Name: Yerim Ko
Agency: Red model NYC
Age: 20
Nationality: American
Yerim Ko. Photographer: Benny Lee
How did you become a model?
I just wanted to try it, because I knew I would regret it if I did not. So I found an agency that was near where I lived, Willow model management, and that is where I start.
Who are your heroes in life?
My strong, lovely and beautiful mom.
Yerim Ko. Photographer: Benny Lee
What is your present state of mind?
I am happy to be living life as an alien.
What is your idea of happiness?
Doing what you love, surrounded with the people you care about.
How would you like to be perceived by others?
As a fun and cute individual.
Yerim Ko. Photographer: Benny Lee
If you were not a model, what would you be?
I would probably be in the fashion industry either styling or designing shoes because I have a bad shoe obsession.
What advice do you have for other models?
To stay on the positive side, there’s always a positive to any situation so don’t forget that.
Yerim Ko. Photographer: Benny Lee
by Ssam Kim
All Photographs: Benny Lee
Yurim is on Instagram here