Kang Seung-hyun

Quick Facts: Who was Kang Seung-hyun?

Subject:

Kang Seung-hyun

Known for:

South Korean model, designer, and media personality known for winning Ford's Model of the World.

Born:

1987-09-22

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kang Seung-hyun (born 22 September 1987), commonly known as Hyoni Kang, is a South Korean model who won Ford's Model of the World title in 2008 at the age of 19. She is the first Asian model to win this award. Kang officially debuted as a model as she opened the fall 3.1 Phillip Lim in New York City in February 2008. In September 2008, she opened the spring Trovata show and closed the spring Nanette Lepore show in New York. She also walked for 3.1 Phillip Lim, DKNY, Halston, and Michael Kors.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In February 2009, Kang walked the fall 3.1 Phillip Lim, Badgley Mischka, Tory Burch, Roksanda Ilincic, and House of Holland shows in New York and London. In February 2010, Kang opened the fall Maria Cornejo and Osman Yousefzada shows in New York and London, and she also closed for Karen Walker and Amanda Wakeley. Not only did Kang walked on runways, she also had many photo shoots for world-famous magazines. In April 2008, Kang was featured on first major cover of the South Korean edition of Vogue. In July of the same year, she appeared in V editorial, styled in Gucci.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

A month later in August, Kang appeared in a Teen Vogue editorial. In July 2010, she appeared in Marie Claire editorial. And in March, September, and October 2011, Kang appeared in Vogue China. In September 2014, Kang signed a contract with YG KPLUS. Kang launched a vintage fashion brand called Reborn Process in December 2009.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-09-22): Birth of Kang Seung-hyun — South Korean model, designer, and media personality known for winning Ford's Model of the World.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — 1 Phillip Lim in New York City in February 2008.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In February 2009, Kang walked the fall 3.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In February 2010, Kang opened the fall Maria Cornejo and Osman Yousefzada shows in New York and London, and she also closed for Karen Walker and Amanda Wakeley.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — And in March, September, and October 2011, Kang appeared in Vogue China.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In September 2014, Kang signed a contract with YG KPLUS.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kang Seung-hyun

True or False: “Kang Seung-hyun won the title of 'Model of the World' in 2008 while she was still a teenager.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She won the prestigious Ford's Model of the World title in 2008 at the age of 19.

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