Week 3 in Seoul is a whirlwind of unpredictable castings, industry highs and lows, and the long-awaited arrival of best friend Aoife. From surprise swimwear fittings and hair drama to peaceful Han River walks and a chaotic first night out in Itaewon, this diary reflects the emotional rollercoaster and uniquely intense bonding that comes with modelling placements abroad.

I'm currently on a 15-hour flight to Seoul, South Korea, beginning a three-month international modelling placement that has me oscillating between sheer panic and outrageous excitement. After my first placement in Tokyo taught me that growth lives far beyond comfort, I’m throwing myself into the unknown once again. This post marks the start of New Faces in New Places - a weekly series documenting my life, work, fears, wins and everything in between as an international model n