Kang Seung-hyun | |
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 Kang in 2011 | |
| Born | (1987-09-22)22 September 1987 (age 38) Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Hyoni Kang |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
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Kang Seung-hyun (born 22 September 1987), commonly known asHyoni Kang, is a South Koreanmodel who won Ford'sModel of the World title in 2008 at the age of 19.[2] She is the first Asian model to win this award.[3]
Kang officially debuted as a model as she opened the fall 3.1Phillip Lim inNew York City in February 2008. In September 2008, she opened the spring Trovata show and closed the springNanette Lepore show in New York. She also walked for 3.1 Phillip Lim,DKNY,Halston, andMichael Kors. In February 2009, Kang walked the fall 3.1 Phillip Lim,Badgley Mischka,Tory Burch,Roksanda Ilincic, andHouse of Holland shows in New York andLondon. In February 2010, Kang opened the fallMaria Cornejo andOsman Yousefzada shows in New York and London, and she also closed forKaren Walker andAmanda Wakeley.[4]
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 ofVogue. In July of the same year, she appeared in V editorial, styled inGucci. A month later in August, Kang appeared in aTeen Vogue editorial. In July 2010, she appeared inMarie Claire editorial. And in March, September, and October 2011, Kang appeared inVogue China.[4]
In September 2014, Kang signed a contract withYG KPLUS.[5]
Kang launched avintage fashion brand called Reborn Process in December 2009. She started the business with Yoon Ae-ri, a stylist whom Kang got to know at Ford Modeling competition, and Lee Jun-yeop, a photographer and film maker. Instead of showcasing few collections before opening a boutique, Kang first opened her store and started working on the collection after Reborn Process became renowned. Kang redesigns and remakes new pieces with items thrifted mainly fromLos Angeles,San Diego, and New York to fit today's style and taste. She wishes to make her collection "one of a kind" and wants Reborn Process to develop into a multi brand shop. Her boutique is located inSoHo, New York.[6]
Kang collaborated with a South Korean fashion brand called Love Cat. She designed bags under Hyoni-line while she traveled back and forth from New York toSeoul, South Korea. This limited edition bag, which was released in September 2011,[7] was popular as a 'must have it item' because of its chic and romantic design as well as its practical aspect in which one can either adjust the straps to different lengths, use another chain strap that comes with the bag, or even take all the straps off and use the bag as aclutch.[8]
In April 2013, it was announced that Kang would collaborate with a South Korean fashion brand called Lapalette to create a special line of handbags. Bags designed by Kang were scheduled to be released in June 2013.[9] Kang's new line was made available for purchase through Lapalette's website.[10]
Hyoni TV is a fashion film that started in May 2012, written, directed, produced, and hosted by Kang.[11] Hyoni TV was shot in New York and Hyoni explained New Yorker's style and gave styling tips.[12] In her film, Kang also introduced famous fashion people such as Eva Chen, Teen Vogue editor, and Shu Pei Quin, a model.[11]
Kang was featured in a South Korean fashion TV show,Get It Style, as a main host. This program that aimed to become "the Style Bible"[13] was first aired on 7 February 2013. It was originally designed to have only four episodes; however, due to its popularity, the directors extended the show to have six additional episodes.[13] InGet It Style, Kang not only simply stated the general fashion trend of what is in and what is out today, but also introduced items that fits different individual's style and how to style accordingly to different occasions. She also gave advice on how to utilize one's currently owned item and shop wisely.[14]
Before hosting the showGet It Style, Kang appeared in TV few times. She was MC for a show called Trend Report Feel season 6 (In New York)[15] and appeared in an episode of Korean reality TV show,Muhan Dojeon, also known as Infinite Challenge, on 5 December 2009.[16] Kang was also featured inMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Never Ending Story andKorean Broadcasting System's Global Success Time Period of Kang Seung-Hyun episode. In July 2014, she appeared on the world-famous SBS'sRunning Man (TV series).
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2015 | We Broke Up | Yoon Ni-na | CJ E&M Web-Drama | 2nd Lead Role |
| High Society | Beauty&Beauty MC | SBS | Cameo (Episode 15) | |
| 2019 | Partners for Justice 2 | Sally | MBC TV | |
| 2020 | My Holo Love | Yoo-ram | Netflix |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Beauty Bible 2015 S/S | MC | KBS |
| 2016 | Battle Trip | Contestant withSandara Park (Ep. 19–20) | KBS2 |
| 2017 | Contestant withSandara Park (Ep 33–34) |
