A hilarious behind-the-scenes diary of week two modelling full-time in Seoul - from chaotic castings and freezing springwear shoots to flea market culture shocks and feeling truly “booked and busy.” Discover what life is really like working as an international fashion model in South Korea, navigating agency life, e-commerce shoots, unexpected racism experiences, and finding joy in the madness of a new city.

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

After weeks of keeping it quiet, I’m finally sharing my next big update - I’m moving to Seoul for a ten-week modelling placement. From contracts and measurements to visas, and haircuts, this post takes you through exactly what preparing for a modelling placement really looks like.

One year ago I boarded a flight to Tokyo crying like I was going to war - when really I was about to have the best three months of my life. In this post, I reflect on my time modelling in Japan, how quickly a year can pass, why documenting life matters, and why I’m determined to truly live while I’m young.

From moving to Tokyo for 3 months, to seeing my face in Harper’s Bazaar Japan, this is the story of how a spur-of-the-moment move across the world turned into one of the highlights of my modelling career. I take you behind the scenes of a day I’ll never forget.