Kang Seung-hyun facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kang Seung-hyun
Kang in 2011
Born	(1987-09-22) 22 September 1987 (age 37) 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
Agency	Ford Models (New York) YGKPlus (Seoul)

Kang Seung-hyun, also known as Hyoni Kang, is a famous model from South Korea. She was born on September 22, 1987. In 2008, when she was 19, Hyoni won a big modeling contest called Ford's Model of the World. She was the first model from Asia to ever win this special award!

Hyoni Kang's Amazing Career

Becoming a Top Model

Hyoni Kang started her modeling career in February 2008. Her first big job was opening the 3.1 Phillip Lim fashion show in New York City. Later that year, she opened the Trovata show and closed the Nanette Lepore show. She also walked for other famous designers like DKNY and Michael Kors.

In 2009 and 2010, Hyoni continued to walk in many fashion shows. She worked for designers such as Badgley Mischka and Tory Burch in New York. She also walked in shows in London. Hyoni even opened and closed shows for designers like Maria Cornejo and Karen Walker.

Besides walking on runways, Hyoni also appeared in many famous magazines. In April 2008, she was on the cover of Vogue Korea. She also appeared in Teen Vogue and Marie Claire magazines. In 2011, she was featured in Vogue China several times. In September 2014, Hyoni joined a new modeling agency called YG KPLUS.

Starting Her Own Business

In December 2009, Hyoni Kang started her own fashion brand. It is called Reborn Process. She sells vintage clothes that she redesigns. Hyoni works with a stylist named Yoon Ae-ri and a photographer named Lee Jun-yeop.

Hyoni finds clothes mainly in Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York. She then changes them to fit today's styles. She wants her clothes to be "one of a kind." Her shop is in SoHo, New York.

Designing Cool Bags

Hyoni Kang has also worked as a designer. In September 2011, she teamed up with a South Korean fashion brand called Love Cat. She designed a special line of bags called Hyoni-line. These bags were very popular. People loved their stylish look and how practical they were. You could change the straps or even use them as a clutch.

In April 2013, Hyoni announced another collaboration. She worked with the South Korean brand Lapalette. She designed a special collection of handbags for them. These bags became available in June 2013.

Directing Fashion Films

Hyoni Kang also created her own fashion film series called Hyoni TV. It started in May 2012. Hyoni wrote, directed, produced, and hosted the show herself. Hyoni TV was filmed in New York. In the series, Hyoni shared tips on New Yorker's style. She also introduced famous fashion people, like Eva Chen, who was an editor for Teen Vogue.

Hosting TV Shows

Hyoni Kang became a main host for a South Korean fashion TV show. The show was called Get It Style. It first aired on February 7, 2013. The show was very popular. It was meant to be a "Style Bible" for viewers. It was so successful that they added more episodes.

On Get It Style, Hyoni talked about fashion trends. She also showed how to style clothes for different occasions. She gave advice on using clothes you already own. She also taught viewers how to shop smartly.

Other TV Appearances

Before hosting Get It Style, Hyoni appeared on TV a few times. She was an MC for a show called Trend Report Feel season 6. She also appeared on the Korean reality TV show, Muhan Dojeon, in December 2009. Hyoni was also featured in other shows like Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Never Ending Story. In July 2014, she appeared on the popular SBS show Running Man.

Film and TV Roles

Television Series

Variety Shows

See also

In Spanish: Kang Seung-hyun para niños