Harper's Bazaar Korea Man

Jun 2026

In the vibrant latest feature for Harper's Bazaar Korea Man, titled SURF ANYWHERE, the creative team orchestrates a compelling visual conversation between high-end sartorial structure and the laid-back, sun-drenched spirit of surf culture. Through a lens of refined editorial portraiture, the project masterfully disrupts traditional fashion tropes by placing sharply tailored double-breasted blazers and pleated kilts in immediate dialogue with iconic O'Neill surfboard equipment. Photographer Choi Narang expertly balances the compositions, oscillating between the soft, organic intimacy of natural light portraits and the crisp, surgical precision of studio strobe environments. Model Donggyu Lee inhabits this duality with effortless versatility, transitioning from a semi-reclined, jewelry-laden close-up to a bold, full-length stance that emphasizes the interplay of textures and clean lines. The imagery leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing high-contrast color blocks—such as the bold mustard-yellow borders and electric blue shirts—to frame the subject against neutral backdrops. This editorial effort achieves a sophisticated equilibrium, successfully elevating athletic motifs through deliberate, high-fashion styling choices. By capturing the juxtaposition of sportswear and formal layers, the series reads as a contemporary commentary on the flexibility of modern style, proving that the restless energy of the coast can be captured just as effectively within the controlled confines of a professional studio.

Editorial

Natural light