KIM HYE-LAN

People

Jan 22

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Kim Hye-Lan graced the cover of our January issue with fascinating photos shot by Franchely Figueroa. We had the chance to interview Kim for our readers.

Hello Kim and welcome to The Style Researcher. Can you begin by telling us when you started thinking about modeling?

Thank you. In September 2019, I closed my clothing sales business, and took a break. And then became a certified healthcare specialist. While working as a certified health care specialist, one day, I was inspired by the televised life story of Miss Choi Soon Hwa who became a successful senior model at the age of 77 who also happened to be a health care assistant.

How are you living now? What are you doing?

I am working as a model and freelance nursing assistant. I couldn’t get a job in the tie-up to do an important modeling job. So I chose to work as a freelance nursing assistant. I am satisfied with both.

Do you feel satisfied or happy when you work as a model? Especially when do you feel that way a lot?

Definitely. I couldn’t be more satisfied. No matter where and, no matter how many or few people there are, I feel thrilled when I stand on stage. When I’m absorbed by the music on the runway, it feels like I am walking on the clouds.