Hello loves ~ In this video I’m answering your questions about modeling in South Korea as a foreigner. Watch this if you want to become a fashion model and / or move to Korea ^^ Book me for a model coaching session tatianakurnosova.com/index.php?page=Coaching ✨ Find me here: → @tatianakurnosova on Instagram instagram.com/tatianakurnosova/ → @bytatianakurnosova on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@bytatianakurnosova → My website tatianakurnosova.com/
These videos always interest me so much! I am fascinated by how modeling differs from that of here in the USA. You are so knowledgeable and it is so fun to hear you give your advice here for free on your channel.
Oh, thank you! It's a Korean brand called "Hotping". I'm not sure if they still have this one for sale, but I'm sure there's something similar. And thank you so much for watching! :)
I really want to become a model in Korea and live there, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to do so, so far your videos have been a huge help to me so thank you very much! I'm thinking of coming to Korea as a tourist first, and visiting agencies while I'm there and hopefully signing a contract and then proceeding with the documents in my home country and going back to Korea to then pursue being a model, do you think this is a good idea? And I also want to make sure that I'll have enough money to stay there while I'm modeling, so is there a way foreigners can get other part time jobs like a waitress at a cafe or something?
Hello, I’m happy to hear that my videos were helpful for you! :) The very first thing you need to do is check whether you fit into modeling industry standards or not ua-cam.com/video/uYD5QD-iXeY/v-deo.html And if you do, then everything’s pretty much easy. Just take your digitals and apply to the agencies. There’s a playlist where I explain what you need for the agency application, it’s here ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLZoy4X7w1Ji46u0pra2zZ9X.html And if you don’t fit, then I’d recommend focusing on either acting or other niches and think of it more as a hobby. And yes, you can come to Korea on a tourist visa first - I always recommend to meet up with the agencies staff before signing a contract, because personality really matters. You can also come to Korea on a student visa , see if you like it there and then switch to modeling visa. There are many many options. And unfortunately you can’t do any part time jobs while working as a model / actress in Korea. You can only do the jobs that your visa status allows you to do. If you’d like to discuss your personal case, I’m available for model coaching sessions online, please feel free to book me tatianakurnosova.com/index.php?page=Coaching Wishing you best of luck 🤍
Hi Tatiana, the knowledge you share is really helpful, thank you for sharing that! :) If you don't mind me asking, I know you said that for guys it doesn't really matter if they have tattoo or not. Is that true even when it comes to visible tattoos on the neck and hand? Also how are tattoos on guys perceived in Korean modeling market? Thank you so much! :)
Hi Petr, you're welcome! I'm glad that my videos were helpful. In general, in modeling the less tattoos you have the better, since it gives the client the opportunity to work with "clear canvas" and tattoos can be limiting. I say that it doesn’t matter that much for guys, because tattoos can be an expression of their personality and viewed as a part of the look (with female models it’s a bit more complicated). However, in some of the Asian countries it will still be a bit problematic. Again, some of the jobs / castings won’t be available to you if you have really visible tattoos and /or their concept is aggressive, doesn’t match with the brand’s vision etc. The society is still very conservative. But the more hip and cool brands will be OK with any tattoos, some will find them even more attractive if it fits their aesthetics. It really depends on your visual appearance in general, so honestly there’s no clear answer here. You will be able to work in Korea even if you have tattoos, whether you will have really successful career or will struggle in some ways, will depend on many factors. Anyways, if you’re interested in modeling in Korea, I always say it’s better to try rather than regret that you haven’t tried at all :)
Thank you for this video! I have a question, do you know if you can come to Korea as a tourist first, and make a visa for work right there? I want to come to Korea and come on open days to different agencies (as a freelance model) and after this - to make a visa. Is it possible?
You're welcome❤️ Unfortunately you can't change the tourist visa status to a working visa in Korea. You can come on a tourist visa and visit the agencies, sign a contract, but you'll have to leave and proceed with the documents in the country of your residence.
Just out of curiosity, so they do a lot of in person castings in Korea? I'm a model and in my home country we are mostly doing e castings or remote castings, a holdover from covid I think and it's so much more convenient.
Korean clients prefer in person castings, even during the pandemic they have tried to see models first. But they have had a very thoughtful schedule, so for example, the castings with models from one modeling agency only, then with the models from another one in an hour etc, so there weren’t too many people in one place at once. There online castings as well, yet not that often and usually model needs to come to a fitting to get confirmed anyways.
I want to do both modelling and creator content, do you have any recommendations? Also I want to do both of them for longer than a year in Korea can I get the e6 for longer than a year or do I have to renew it every year? Please help I’ve looked everywhere 😭
Hello dear, You can do both content creation and modeling on an E-6 visa. It actually doesn’t matter what you do exactly as long as it fits your visa type (you are allowed to do this activity legally), you earn the necessary income to pay the bills and it’s enough for you to make a living out of it. Just do what you feel is more exciting for you and prioritise the things that may bring you more success in the shortest period of time (once you’ll be successful in at least one field, you can easily switch to another and balance things out, become more relaxed about everything etc). Please make sure to watch my newest video about the most recent E-6 visa updates (if you haven’t yet). It is very important to have all of the necessary documents ready + have the experience in the industry these days ua-cam.com/video/NrLqgJuucJ0/v-deo.htmlsi=5wYNjmV4k3jRAUtI No need to worry about the length of stay. E-6 is being issued for 1 year only just because it’s a standard procedure, but it can be extended an endless amount of times (it’s really easy and basically a formality once you already work and stay in Korea) and you can sign a contract with the agency for a longer period than 1 year, yet I don’t recommend you doing this, because it’s better to be safe just in case and being able to switch to another company in case smth happens or you simply will find the better options. Hope now everything is clearer for you. If you need help regarding your personal case, you are welcome to my model coaching sessions / model mentorship program, all the info about it is here tatianakurnosova.com/index.php?page=Coaching I’ll be happy to help you reaching your goals in the shortest period of time 🤍 Anyways, wishing you best of luck!
@TatianaKurnosova thank you. This has helped me a lot. I'm just doing a lot of research at the moment as I'm 17, I like to do research to understand it better for when I do it, Thank you. I forgot to add that I will be doing modelling in my home country for at least 2 years to get some experience and learn korean at the same time.
@@littlekay5621 You're welcome! And it sounds like a good plan :) Don't worry too much - 2 years is quite a long period of time. I'm sure you've got this. You can also find lots of helpful info about modeling on my channel (not only related to Korea, but in general), please feel free to watch it. Have a wonderful day!
Hello Saloni, agencies usually have a form on their websites that you can fill in + add photos, videos and send them a request. You can also simply send them an email along with your photos and video materials. Here’s a playlist with the videos where I explain what you need for modeling agency application ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLZoy4X7w1Ji46u0pra2zZ9X.html And the video how to find the best agency for yourself ua-cam.com/video/XSMSAbFxoRM/v-deo.html Wishing you best of luck! 🤍
hi thank you so much for this video unnie . Unnie do you have any idea which company sponsor E6 visa. I'm intrested in modeling and i want to try in korean agency please ans....
Hello Pihu, many agencies are sponsoring E6 visa as long as they're interested in the model. Which means if you fit into modeling industry standards, then it's easy to find a visa sponsorship. If not or if you're interested in acting / dancing etc, then I'd recommend you coming to Korea on a different visa first. For example, as a student. See how the life is here and if you'll like it, then build some connections and eventually try to find an agency that will be interested in working with you. Wishing you all the best :)
Hello Eduardo, many agencies are sponsoring E6 visa, especially if you have the qualities / the look that they're interested in. Please do your research. I've explained how to find the best agency for yourself in this video ua-cam.com/video/XSMSAbFxoRM/v-deo.html Wishing you all the best!
Yes, but success in modeling depends on many things including your visual appearance, the way you work (experience can be gained with practice), personality and etc. Sadly the older you are, the harder it is to get into this industry ( even thought 25 y.o. Is really young 🤍) and it’s extremely competitive. I always say to my clients - it’s better to try rather than regret that you haven’t tried at all. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for the suggestion :) What do you want to know about swimsuit modeling? Basically, it's just the category of clothing and there's nothing special about it...
Hello dear, you can find on my channel plenty of information on how to become a model, I recommend you to start with this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLYKzXt7xOhVeGCrGDFWjBuV.html You will find a step by step guide on what to do + lots of tips and advices. A little bit of research and education, and you will figure out how the industry works and what you need to do to get there. Hope it helps and wishing you best of luck ❤️
Hello, freckles are OK for modeling, I’ve talked about it in details in the video “Facial features modeling agencies love” here ua-cam.com/video/J7-XvPP1hR8/v-deo.html Of each case is different, but in general freckles are amazing and most of the agencies love models with freckles, especially if you have a natural red hair ❤️
Hello, please watch my videos on how to become a model, I explain everything in details. For example, here's a playlist I recommend ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLYKzXt7xOhVeGCrGDFWjBuV.html
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Hello loves ~ In this video I’m answering your questions about modeling in South Korea as a foreigner. Watch this if you want to become a fashion model and / or move to Korea ^^
Book me for a model coaching session tatianakurnosova.com/index.php?page=Coaching
✨ Find me here:
→ @tatianakurnosova on Instagram instagram.com/tatianakurnosova/
→ @bytatianakurnosova on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@bytatianakurnosova
→ My website tatianakurnosova.com/
your videos make people feel relaxed and entertained keep going your videos are beautiful ♥️🍓💖💖
Thank you!
These videos always interest me so much! I am fascinated by how modeling differs from that of here in the USA. You are so knowledgeable and it is so fun to hear you give your advice here for free on your channel.
Thank you so much! 🤍🤍🤍
Thanks for the video, such an interesting topic. Wanted to ask you where is your blazer from? I'm in love with it!
Oh, thank you! It's a Korean brand called "Hotping". I'm not sure if they still have this one for sale, but I'm sure there's something similar.
And thank you so much for watching! :)
I really want to become a model in Korea and live there, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to do so, so far your videos have been a huge help to me so thank you very much! I'm thinking of coming to Korea as a tourist first, and visiting agencies while I'm there and hopefully signing a contract and then proceeding with the documents in my home country and going back to Korea to then pursue being a model, do you think this is a good idea? And I also want to make sure that I'll have enough money to stay there while I'm modeling, so is there a way foreigners can get other part time jobs like a waitress at a cafe or something?
Hello, I’m happy to hear that my videos were helpful for you! :)
The very first thing you need to do is check whether you fit into modeling industry standards or not ua-cam.com/video/uYD5QD-iXeY/v-deo.html And if you do, then everything’s pretty much easy. Just take your digitals and apply to the agencies. There’s a playlist where I explain what you need for the agency application, it’s here ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLZoy4X7w1Ji46u0pra2zZ9X.html
And if you don’t fit, then I’d recommend focusing on either acting or other niches and think of it more as a hobby.
And yes, you can come to Korea on a tourist visa first - I always recommend to meet up with the agencies staff before signing a contract, because personality really matters.
You can also come to Korea on a student visa , see if you like it there and then switch to modeling visa. There are many many options.
And unfortunately you can’t do any part time jobs while working as a model / actress in Korea. You can only do the jobs that your visa status allows you to do.
If you’d like to discuss your personal case, I’m available for model coaching sessions online, please feel free to book me tatianakurnosova.com/index.php?page=Coaching
Wishing you best of luck 🤍
Hello there i also wanna work as a freelancer model there but i dnt have any idea about it where should i talk with the agency
Hello thanks for nice video
I'm D2 so I'm a model so I will work on hope to work with you too
Thank you so much! I’ll be happy to work with you if there’ll be a chance :)
Have a lovely day ~
Hi Tatiana, the knowledge you share is really helpful, thank you for sharing that! :)
If you don't mind me asking, I know you said that for guys it doesn't really matter if they have tattoo or not. Is that true even when it comes to visible tattoos on the neck and hand? Also how are tattoos on guys perceived in Korean modeling market? Thank you so much! :)
Hi Petr, you're welcome! I'm glad that my videos were helpful. In general, in modeling the less tattoos you have the better, since it gives the client the opportunity to work with "clear canvas" and tattoos can be limiting.
I say that it doesn’t matter that much for guys, because tattoos can be an expression of their personality and viewed as a part of the look (with female models it’s a bit more complicated). However, in some of the Asian countries it will still be a bit problematic. Again, some of the jobs / castings won’t be available to you if you have really visible tattoos and /or their concept is aggressive, doesn’t match with the brand’s vision etc. The society is still very conservative.
But the more hip and cool brands will be OK with any tattoos, some will find them even more attractive if it fits their aesthetics.
It really depends on your visual appearance in general, so honestly there’s no clear answer here. You will be able to work in Korea even if you have tattoos, whether you will have really successful career or will struggle in some ways, will depend on many factors.
Anyways, if you’re interested in modeling in Korea, I always say it’s better to try rather than regret that you haven’t tried at all :)
👍
Thank you for support friend!
Thank you for this video! I have a question, do you know if you can come to Korea as a tourist first, and make a visa for work right there? I want to come to Korea and come on open days to different agencies (as a freelance model) and after this - to make a visa. Is it possible?
You're welcome❤️ Unfortunately you can't change the tourist visa status to a working visa in Korea. You can come on a tourist visa and visit the agencies, sign a contract, but you'll have to leave and proceed with the documents in the country of your residence.
@@TatianaKurnosova Thank you🥰
Just out of curiosity, so they do a lot of in person castings in Korea? I'm a model and in my home country we are mostly doing e castings or remote castings, a holdover from covid I think and it's so much more convenient.
Korean clients prefer in person castings, even during the pandemic they have tried to see models first. But they have had a very thoughtful schedule, so for example, the castings with models from one modeling agency only, then with the models from another one in an hour etc, so there weren’t too many people in one place at once.
There online castings as well, yet not that often and usually model needs to come to a fitting to get confirmed anyways.
@@TatianaKurnosova that's so interesting! We usually do the fittings day of or after the booking has been confirmed already.
It depends! Sometimes here they do it same as in Europe / US too. But most of the times decision is made on the castings.
I want to do both modelling and creator content, do you have any recommendations? Also I want to do both of them for longer than a year in Korea can I get the e6 for longer than a year or do I have to renew it every year? Please help I’ve looked everywhere 😭
Hello dear,
You can do both content creation and modeling on an E-6 visa. It actually doesn’t matter what you do exactly as long as it fits your visa type (you are allowed to do this activity legally), you earn the necessary income to pay the bills and it’s enough for you to make a living out of it.
Just do what you feel is more exciting for you and prioritise the things that may bring you more success in the shortest period of time (once you’ll be successful in at least one field, you can easily switch to another and balance things out, become more relaxed about everything etc).
Please make sure to watch my newest video about the most recent E-6 visa updates (if you haven’t yet). It is very important to have all of the necessary documents ready + have the experience in the industry these days ua-cam.com/video/NrLqgJuucJ0/v-deo.htmlsi=5wYNjmV4k3jRAUtI
No need to worry about the length of stay. E-6 is being issued for 1 year only just because it’s a standard procedure, but it can be extended an endless amount of times (it’s really easy and basically a formality once you already work and stay in Korea) and you can sign a contract with the agency for a longer period than 1 year, yet I don’t recommend you doing this, because it’s better to be safe just in case and being able to switch to another company in case smth happens or you simply will find the better options.
Hope now everything is clearer for you.
If you need help regarding your personal case, you are welcome to my model coaching sessions / model mentorship program, all the info about it is here tatianakurnosova.com/index.php?page=Coaching I’ll be happy to help you reaching your goals in the shortest period of time 🤍
Anyways, wishing you best of luck!
@TatianaKurnosova thank you. This has helped me a lot. I'm just doing a lot of research at the moment as I'm 17, I like to do research to understand it better for when I do it, Thank you. I forgot to add that I will be doing modelling in my home country for at least 2 years to get some experience and learn korean at the same time.
@@littlekay5621 You're welcome! And it sounds like a good plan :) Don't worry too much - 2 years is quite a long period of time. I'm sure you've got this.
You can also find lots of helpful info about modeling on my channel (not only related to Korea, but in general), please feel free to watch it.
Have a wonderful day!
How can I contact with Korean modeling agency plz make full info about it
Hello Saloni, agencies usually have a form on their websites that you can fill in + add photos, videos and send them a request. You can also simply send them an email along with your photos and video materials.
Here’s a playlist with the videos where I explain what you need for modeling agency application ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLZoy4X7w1Ji46u0pra2zZ9X.html
And the video how to find the best agency for yourself ua-cam.com/video/XSMSAbFxoRM/v-deo.html
Wishing you best of luck! 🤍
@@TatianaKurnosova thanku mam
For who
hi thank you so much for this video unnie . Unnie do you have any idea which company sponsor E6 visa. I'm intrested in modeling and i want to try in korean agency please ans....
Hello Pihu, many agencies are sponsoring E6 visa as long as they're interested in the model. Which means if you fit into modeling industry standards, then it's easy to find a visa sponsorship. If not or if you're interested in acting / dancing etc, then I'd recommend you coming to Korea on a different visa first. For example, as a student. See how the life is here and if you'll like it, then build some connections and eventually try to find an agency that will be interested in working with you.
Wishing you all the best :)
@@TatianaKurnosova ok unnie thank you so much for answering the question ☺☺
Good Day Ms. Tantiana,
Do you know agency that can sponsor E6?
Hello Eduardo, many agencies are sponsoring E6 visa, especially if you have the qualities / the look that they're interested in. Please do your research. I've explained how to find the best agency for yourself in this video ua-cam.com/video/XSMSAbFxoRM/v-deo.html
Wishing you all the best!
Can 25 years old modeling female have chance with no experience
Yes, but success in modeling depends on many things including your visual appearance, the way you work (experience can be gained with practice), personality and etc. Sadly the older you are, the harder it is to get into this industry ( even thought 25 y.o. Is really young 🤍) and it’s extremely competitive.
I always say to my clients - it’s better to try rather than regret that you haven’t tried at all.
Wishing you all the best!
I want you to have a q&a i want you to have two q&a's 1 q&a to be questions about you and one about swimsuit modeling?
Thank you for the suggestion :) What do you want to know about swimsuit modeling? Basically, it's just the category of clothing and there's nothing special about it...
Sis give me a model job
Hello dear, you can find on my channel plenty of information on how to become a model, I recommend you to start with this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLYKzXt7xOhVeGCrGDFWjBuV.html You will find a step by step guide on what to do + lots of tips and advices. A little bit of research and education, and you will figure out how the industry works and what you need to do to get there.
Hope it helps and wishing you best of luck ❤️
Hi, what about if you have a lot of freckles on your whole face?
Hello, freckles are OK for modeling, I’ve talked about it in details in the video “Facial features modeling agencies love” here ua-cam.com/video/J7-XvPP1hR8/v-deo.html
Of each case is different, but in general freckles are amazing and most of the agencies love models with freckles, especially if you have a natural red hair ❤️
Sis l want model job please 😭😭
Hello, please watch my videos on how to become a model, I explain everything in details. For example, here's a playlist I recommend ua-cam.com/play/PL2n0G6Jp9TLYKzXt7xOhVeGCrGDFWjBuV.html