W Korea

Oct 2025

W Korea presents a fashion editorial titled '빛과 그림자의 경계에 선 가을,' a project that explores high-contrast portraiture and kinetic movement. Featuring model Hoyong Kim, the series employs a mix of studio-based chiaroscuro techniques and textured outdoor environments to build a contemplative, moody narrative. The imagery makes extensive use of analogue film grain to emphasize tactile surfaces and depth. Photographed by Pakbae with styling by Yejin Lee, the editorial leans into a palette of deep blacks and sharp whites. The compositions range from surreal close-ups and graphic motion-blur portraits to wide-angle shots captured against natural landscapes. The collaboration highlights a minimalist approach to fashion, focusing on silhouette and shadow to define the subject's form within the magazine's aesthetic framework.

Editorial, Vertical, Grainy, Moody

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