Han HyunMin's Instagram
With the upcoming release of Netflix K-Drama "So Not Worth It" many netizens are celebrating the increasing diversity on Korean screens and in the Korean entertainment scene. The cast includes Park SeWan, Shin HyunSeung, GOT7's YoungJae, (G)-IDLE's Minnie, and the star of today's article Han HyunMin.
He is best known for being the first-ever Korean model of African descent to hit the runways of Seoul - but outside of that achievement, who is Han HyunMin?
Where it all began
HyunMin was born on May 19, 2001, to a Nigerian father and Korean mother and grew up in Itaewon, Seoul, with his 4 siblings. At first, he played baseball, but because of the cost that accompanies the sport, he quit and took up an interest in fashion and modeling. Although he was scammed a couple of times, he was eventually scouted to be a model through Instagram, at the age of 15.
Han HyunMin and his mother (Vogue)
Korea's first black model
HyunMin signed with SF Models x Entertainment and started dominating almost every catwalk in Seoul. He debuted at 2016 Seoul Fashion Week and has since done numerous shows for big brands, becoming one of Korea's top models.
Mutzine Magazine / Seoul Fashion Week
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