South Korean models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 98 South Korean models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 34 of them have walked ten or more there. Sora Choi leads with 87 New York shows across 18 seasons.
Share figures use the 4,338 of 5,338 models on record in New York since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast South Korean models at New York Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in New York since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
98 models on record in New York. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sora Choi | 87 | 18 | SS15 to SS26 | Tory Burch , Proenza Schouler , Michael Kors |
| 2 | Hyunji Shin | 73 | 13 | SS16 to FW24 | Anna Sui , Proenza Schouler , Tory Burch |
| 3 | Joony Kim | 67 | 15 | SS18 to FW26 | Pamella Roland , Christian Siriano , Naeem Khan |
| 4 | Chloe Oh | 57 | 9 | SS22 to FW26 | Tory Burch , Carolina Herrera , Altuzarra |
| 5 | Yoon Young Bae | 57 | 11 | FW17 to SS24 | Anna Sui , Tory Burch , Oscar de la Renta |
| 6 | Yoonmi Sun | 45 | 12 | FW18 to SS25 | Ulla Johnson , Monse , Dion Lee |
| 7 | Sung Hee Kim | 44 | 12 | FW12 to FW17 | Anna Sui , Ohne Titel , Carolina Herrera |
| 8 | Xu Meen | 38 | 8 | FW19 to SS25 | COS , Michael Kors , Helmut Lang |
| 9 | Ji Young Kwak | 34 | 7 | SS14 to SS17 | Noon By Noor , Jenny Packham , Nicole Miller |
| 10 | Somin Park | 30 | 11 | SS17 to FW25 | Pamella Roland , Naeem Khan , Badgley Mischka |
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South Korean models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 10 SS22
- 17 FW22
- 25 SS23
- 23 FW23
- 27 SS24
- 20 FW24
- 21 SS25
- 12 FW25
- 12 SS26
- 8 FW26
- 14 SS27
Distinct South Korean models with at least one show in New York that season, every category. Oxblood marks the highest season; a hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of New York runway appearances
South Korean models took 1.9% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.9% in 2008.
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| Year | South Korean | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 | 1.9% | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 27 | 2.8% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0.92% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1.3% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0.59% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1.4% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 44 | 1.7% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 46 | 1.8% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 82 | 2.5% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 79 | 2.3% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 141 | 4.0% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 160 | 4.2% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 116 | 3.0% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1.6% | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 71 | 3.1% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 117 | 3.6% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 116 | 3.5% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 93 | 3.3% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 49 | 1.6% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 31 | 1.9% | 1,647 | 1,774 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,647 New York appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 1,774 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in New York, every category, by season year. Share = South Korean appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2008, the first year with 500 or more New York appearances on record.
South Korean models new to New York Fashion Week
South Korean models whose first New York season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by New York shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First New York season | First Big Four season | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yihyun Kim | 7 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2021 | Laquan Smith , Christian Siriano , Pamella Roland |
| 2 | Minji Lee | 6 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2020 | Pamella Roland , Alexander Wang , Libertine |
| 3 | Yun Seo Woo | 6 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Ralph Lauren , Carolina Herrera , Altuzarra |
| 4 | Esther Kim | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Carolina Herrera , Proenza Schouler , Calvin Klein Collection |
| 5 | Sooleen Park | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Threeasfour , Elena Velez , Meruert Tolegen |
| 6 | Suyong Jung | 2 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Tommy Hilfiger , Coach |
| 7 | Woojin Ham | 2 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Libertine , Zaldy |
| 8 | Kiju Kim | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2020 | Prabal Gurung |
Houses in New York that cast the most South Korean models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most South Korean models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast South Korean model at New York Fashion Week?
Sora Choi, with 87 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 18 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many South Korean models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
14 South Korean models have a show on record in New York for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 15 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 8 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most South Korean models at New York Fashion Week?
Anna Sui leads with 36 documented appearances by 15 South Korean models in New York, followed by Tory Burch and Prabal Gurung.
Cite as: Tectova, “South Korean models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/south-korea/new-york.