YEONG
Fashion Model & Editorial Director
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
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Work
Cases
VANGUARD Magazine
Women Fitness Magazine
Sure Magazine Cover
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
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Jeanvieparis
Paris Fashion Week - IHF Atelier
Appointment Magazine
Paris Fashion Week - Vellachor
YSL Czech Editorial Collaboration
Beauty Shoot
Paris Fashion Week - ANNA Collection
Paris Fashion Week - Kocareva
Load Magazine Cover
Hollyway Magazine Cover
Scorpio Jin Magazine Cover
Touch Magazine (Indi)
BEBO Magazine, Paris
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
Bazaar PFW
Paris Fashion Week - IHF Atelier
Beauty Editorial
Beauty editorial
Sure 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
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
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
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
Paris Fashion Week - LINHNGA Couture
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
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)
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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.