In a country where curves are taboo, these girls are redefining beauty in an inspiring way. They’re ready to become the Ashley Grahams of Korea, and we are here for it!
Gee-Yang, who is a size 14, is on the lower end of plus-size modeling in the United States, while in Korea she’s not even included in stores, much less seen as a model.
“It has been a long time since I’ve shopped in Korea because there are not many sizes here I can try on," Gee-Yang said.
Hyun is now the social media manager for retailer J Style, and she is posting AWESOME pictures of the two living their best lives on Instagram.
“Thank you girls for spreading such a motivation to us. You’re both so pretty,” another user said.
“I always liked Korean style clothing and when I was in Korea I felt sad. I had a hard time finding styles in my size but now I don’t have to worry when I make my next trip to Korea! I hope more girls in Korea will feel as beautiful as your models look,” another follower said.
Hyun said to AllKpop that her male classmates would taunt her while she was eating in the cafeteria, and that she would usually eat by herself in the classroom.
Hye said that her friend openly ridiculed her body, even saying she had “elephant legs.”
“When I think about it now, I tried to dress cute but was unconsciously avoiding items such as off-shoulder tops to cover my fat. But lately, I realized that I’m way more beautiful than I thought while trying on various outfits,” Hye said to AllKpop.
Kickstarting body diversity for the masses? Truly inspiring.
h/t AllKpop
