Byeon Woo Seok has soared to a state of global adoration after his appearances in K-dramas Strong Girl Nam-soon and Lovely Runner. After making his mark in Korean entertainment, he gained traction in the world of fashion as the the face of numerous global luxury brands.
In November of 2024, he was officially inducted as a brand ambassador for the House of Prada, joining fellow Korean magnates Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Tae Ri.
Before he reached this level of stardom, Woo Seok was busy building his modeling portfolio alongside his filmography. In a recent interview with Elle Korea, the heartthrob opened up about how far he's come, recalling how he was once rejected from a modeling gig for Prada.
Byeon Woo Seok Recalls Not Passing a Modeling Audition for Prada
Woo Seok reflected on how busy the past year was for him, expressing in a translation, "[I was] going back and forth between filming a project, fan meetings, fashion shows, and photoshoots. Right now, it's like I'm taking a brief pause. But there's a lot to prepare for and a lot to accomplish in the future, so I'm working hard. Because there's always another race to run."
The actor looks back on the milestones he's achieved, which included attending Prada's S/S 2025 show in Milan Fashion Week. The experience, which he calls a "happy moment," led him to recall how he used to audition for the brand as a model, albeit to no avail.
"Back when I was a model, I actually failed the auditions for Prada. Watching a show I had really wanted to walk in was really moving," he shares. Talk about a full circle!
With his sights set on bigger things, Woo Seok utilizes the pressure he's under to his advantage. Even if he didn't end up walking for a Prada show, he still opens himself to the bevy of opportunities in front of him.
"Instead of spending time feeling burdened, I focus on what I can do and let the results unfold naturally," he says. "All I can do is give my best as I always have. That way, I won't have any regrets and I can at least be true to myself."
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