Model climbing a stairwell wearing a red jacket and blue jeans for Arena Homme Plus Korea editorial CHALK & CHEAT

Two men seated indoors eating noodles with chopsticks in a vertical two-panel editorial photograph for Arena Homme Plus Korea.

Man wearing a grey blazer and dark trousers seated on a desk in an interior room with a poster on the wall

Man in a red bomber jacket and blue jeans walking down a narrow concrete indoor stairway holding a handrail

A man kneeling on a blue pool table indoors in a room with pink walls, wearing patterned trousers and a sleeveless top.

Model Tenny Suh holding a cue stick in a brown leather jacket by pool table for Arena Homme Plus Korea project Chalk & Cheat

Two men sitting in an office space with a large wall calendar holding bowls of food for Arena Homme Korea project

Man wearing a pink turtleneck and leopard print glove looking back at the camera in a billiards hall for Arena Homme Plus Korea.

Two men eating noodles with chopsticks indoors with calendar posters on the wall for Arena Homme Plus Korea by Less Kim Tae Kyun

Two men playing billiards in a pool hall, one wearing a pink top and leopard-print glove posing in the foreground.

Two men playing billiards in a pool hall, with one in the foreground wearing a red track jacket adjusting a black glove.

Two young men in matching velvet patterned tracksuits in a billiard hall for Arena Homme Plus Korea.

Arena Homme + Korea CHALK & CHEAT 2026

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CHALK & CHEAT, the latest editorial spread for Arena Homme + Korea, masterfully captures the intersection of contemporary fashion and the utilitarian nostalgia of a retro billiards hall. Photographed by Less Kim Tae Kyun, the series leans into a polished, cinematic narrative that breathes new life into the familiar aesthetics of East Asian lifestyle culture. Featuring model Tenny Suh, the project unfolds through a sequence of meticulously composed frames that shift between high-contrast flash photography and soft, cool-toned natural light. The visual language is deeply rooted in editorial minimalism, using the vibrant saturation of blue felt pool tables and striking crimson knitwear to establish a cohesive color palette. Through a series of candid, observational poses, the shoot channels a distinct sense of intimacy, whether it is the shared consumption of a meal or the quiet focus during a game. The inclusion of unexpected styling details, such as animal-print gloves and textured velvet ensembles, provides a sophisticated edge to the otherwise casual, lived-in environment. By blending live-action techniques with sharp portraiture, the team crafts a compelling series that feels both raw and deliberate. This project stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful art direction, transforming a traditional sports venue into a playground of sartorial expression and modern visual storytelling that remains distinctly, unmistakably Arena Homme.