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YEONG

YEONG

Fashion Model & Editorial Director

5 years experience Seoul, South Korea · available worldwide

I am Yeong Kim, a Seoul-Paris based high-fashion model, creative director, and creator bridging editorial luxury with UGC content.  - High-Fashion Pedigree: Regular presence at Paris Fashion Week (2024–2026 FW) and featured in international titles like SURE, FLANELLE, NASTY, and HOLLYWAY magazine - Global Agency Network: Represented by Blake Model Management (Paris, MA), TNM (Dubai), Isla (Spain), and Eskimo Bohemia (Czech).  - UGC worked with Olive Young, Chanel Beauty, local brands

Creative Direction & Brand Design Film, Photo & Creative Production
Available 1000-1200EUR / DAY

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Work

Cases

ScorpioJin Magazine

ScorpioJin Magazine

VANGUARD Magazine

VANGUARD Magazine

Women Fitness Magazine

Women Fitness Magazine

Sure Magazine Cover

Sure Magazine Cover

24SS-26FW Paris Fashion Week

24SS-26FW Paris Fashion Week

Walked for Paris Fashion Week Womenswear : Maquinn, Zetaprive, Phan Huy, INNA, IFH Atelier, Tracy Couture, Subiana, Kocareva, Linh ga Couture, Vellachor, Anna Collection, The Muse,

Falcon Magazine

Falcon Magazine

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Img 5624

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Jeanvieparis

Jeanvieparis

Paris Fashion Week - IHF Atelier

Paris Fashion Week - IHF Atelier

Appointment Magazine

Appointment Magazine

Paris Fashion Week - Vellachor

Paris Fashion Week - Vellachor

YSL Czech Editorial Collaboration

YSL Czech Editorial Collaboration

Beauty Shoot

Beauty Shoot

Paris Fashion Week - ANNA Collection

Paris Fashion Week - ANNA Collection

Paris Fashion Week - Kocareva

Paris Fashion Week - Kocareva

Load Magazine Cover

Load Magazine Cover

Hollyway Magazine Cover

Hollyway Magazine Cover

Scorpio Jin Magazine Cover

Scorpio Jin Magazine Cover

Touch Magazine (Indi)

Touch Magazine (Indi)

BEBO Magazine, Paris

BEBO Magazine, Paris

Fang Magazine

Fang Magazine

- Conceptual Direction & Local Integration Spearheaded an agency trip to Manila, securing collaborations with top-tier local photographers and hair/makeup artists. Directed a high-end beauty editorial by analyzing the high-fashion sensibilities and beauty trends of Mega magazine. - Pre-Production & Team Building Curated comprehensive reference decks and built the core creative team from the ground up, maintaining total artistic control across every phase of production. - Global Publishing Pipeline Oversaw the entire post-production process and leveraged European media networks to pitch the finished work, successfully connecting and directing the completed editorial for international publication from conception to final print.

Paris Fashion Week - INNA

Paris Fashion Week - INNA

Bazaar PFW

Bazaar PFW

Paris Fashion Week - IHF Atelier

Paris Fashion Week - IHF Atelier

Beauty Editorial

Beauty Editorial

Beauty editorial

Beauty editorial

Sure Magazine Cover

Sure Magazine Cover

Hollyway Magazine Cover

Hollyway Magazine Cover

Conceptualization & Creative Direction - Directed a large-scale project with a 10-person team, visualizing the Buddhist philosophy of Pratītyasamutpāda (interdependent origination). Balanced rich, sophisticated religious nuances with high-fashion sensibilities to maintain a refined editorial edge. - Production Management & On-Site Direction Handled comprehensive pre-production, including mood board and reference creation. Managed intricate team schedules across a large crew and provided rigorous on-site directing to ensure seamless execution. - Networking & Cold-Mailing to HollyWay Magazine Leveraged established industry networking through my editorial production to cold-mail HollyWay Magazine, facilitating smooth communication and cross-border coordination. - Publishing Success Successfully secured and finalized the editorial, resulting in a published Cover feature that brought the conceptual vision to life.

Load magazine Cover

Load magazine Cover

Conceptual Exploration & Direction - Directed a groundbreaking project with the Czech fashion department, conceptualizing a visceral narrative around animalistic instincts and the expression of a primal soul. - Embodiment & Performance Conducted rigorous somatic studies and movement research to authentically embody raw emotional intensity as the lead model, translating psychological depth into unfiltered body architecture. - Cross-Border Collaboration Bridged cultural and academic gaps through clear mood boards and fluid communication channels, guiding the student design team to maintain high-fashion refinement. - International Publishing Leveraged established European media network connections from a director's stance to pitch the project, overseeing asset selection and securing final publication in a prominent European magazine.

MAC Beauty Editorial

MAC Beauty Editorial

Dual Role: Creative Direction & Model Execution - In-Front and Behind the Lens: Spearheaded the end-to-end creative direction while simultaneously performing as the lead model, translating the intended conceptual depth, mood, and brand message directly into live performance and camera presence. Direction, Posing & Composition Mastery - Dynamic & Intentional Posing: Directed model posing and framing to highlight both the structural architecture of the face and the specific play of MAC products on the skin. Compositional Balance: Structured dynamic, editorial-grade compositions that balance clean, graphic minimalist lines with the striking opulence characteristic of Dubai's luxury market.

ScorpioJin Magazine

ScorpioJin Magazine

Directing a multinational team, collaborating closely with talents across Korea, Germany, and France required bridging distinct cultural perspectives and creative workflows into a unified vision. By establishing clear communication channels, precise reference guidelines, and synchronized scheduling, I ensured that our cross-cultural team operated seamlessly from pre-production through final delivery.

Jeanvieparis

Jeanvieparis

Paris Fashion Week - LINHNGA Couture

Paris Fashion Week - LINHNGA Couture

Enzomnia Magazine

Enzomnia Magazine

Challenge: During an outdoor location shoot, unexpected heavy rain disrupted the schedule, while high-pressure conditions caused a few team members to become emotionally overwhelmed and stressed. Resolution: Calm Leadership & De-escalation: I stepped in as a stabilizing force, pausing to acknowledge the team's stress and restore emotional composure through empathetic communication. Agile Pivoting: Leveraging my directing experience, I immediately restructured the timeline and pivoted to covered alternative spots, transforming the rain into a moody, cinematic asset. Fostering Synergy: By encouraging open dialogue and redistributing tasks efficiently, I transformed the tension into a unified push, successfully completing the project while maintaining strict editorial standards.

Enzomnia Magazine

Enzomnia Magazine

As a professional Fashion and Beauty Model and Creative Director, I approach every project as both a strategic partner and a visual muse. With global experience across international markets and deep editorial expertise, I bridge designer intent with camera-ready execution. - Pre-Production Alignment: Collaborated closely with creative directors and styling teams to internalize core themes, mood, and aesthetic goals. - On-Performance & Adaptation: Delivered high-impact poses and nuanced expressions, adapting fluidly to shifting art direction, lighting, and wardrobe constraints. - Team Synergy: Partnered with hair, makeup, and styling crews during prep to optimize textures, angles, and camera-ready presentation. - Post-Production Collaboration: Assisted in frame selections and provided professional feedback to ensure final assets met rigorous editorial standards for layout and publication.

Background

Experience & expertise

Years of experience

5

Based in

Seoul, South Korea

Available worldwide

Results & achievements

[Key Experience & Selected Works] - VALEUR production head editor - Brand Campaigns: Amorepacific 80th Anniversary Brand Film - Editorial & Commercial: Multiple couture womenswear lookbooks and campaign shoots - International Editorial: MAC Cosmetics Dubai Magazine Feature / NASTY Magazine / SURE KOREA COVER / Scorpio Jin / MOB / Flanelle / BLUR - Runway: Seoul Fashion KODE (24SS–26FW) & Paris Fashion Week (24SS–26FW)

Certifications & education

Bachelor's Degree of Psychotherapy in DKU / M.A in Psychology (Counseling)

About

I am Yeong Kim—a Seoul and Paris-based high-fashion model, creative director, and editorial creator whose work commands attention across four consecutive seasons at Paris Fashion Week, a striking debut on the Maquinn Couture runway, and sophisticated editorial collaborations with iconic luxury houses including YSL, MAC, and Chanel Beauty alongside features in international titles like SURE, FLANELLE, NASTY, and HOLLYWAY. Represented by Blake Model Management in Paris, TNM in Dubai, Isla in Spain, and Eskimo Bohemia in the Czech Republic, I bridge the worlds of elite print editorial and high-impact digital storytelling with effortless precision. Rooted in a master's background in counseling psychology, my creative philosophy treats fashion not merely as surface aesthetics, but as an intimate study of human identity and psychological architecture, decoding the unspoken tension between posture, gaze, and form to render every frame an authentic narrative. This intellectual depth informs a refined, globally-attuned aesthetic forged through close collaboration with multinational creatives across Europe, Dubai, and Seoul—harmonizing the rigorous elegance of European couture with contemporary avant-garde vision. Through VALEUR, my conceptual platform bridging editorial direction, psychology, and visual arts, I extend this distinct signature into fine arts and artificial intelligence, fusing algorithmic innovation with human emotion to redefine the boundaries of modern visual creation and luxury positioning for brands that demand uncompromising distinction.

How we protect your privacy

Statement uses a 4-layer privacy model to keep all personal details safe until there's a confirmed match.

  • 1 Public — Portfolio, discipline and availability are visible to everyone.
  • 2 Logged in — Registered companies can send a contact request.
  • 3 Approved — Both parties agree to connect before any details are shared.
  • 4 Paid — Contact details (email) are shared only after a confirmed booking and payment.

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