Hong Jin-Kyung. Elle Korea screengrab.

Updates on broadcaster Hong Jin-Kyung’s ‘main job’ as a model have been made public, drawing attention.

On the 4th, a video was posted on the official Instagram of fashion magazine Elle Korea along with the caption, “At fashion’s big event, Paris Fashion Week, we met first-generation model seniors at work. No less than ‘supermodel’ alumnae Lee So-Ra and Hong Jin-Kyung.”

Hong Jin-Kyung. Elle Korea screengrab.

In the released video, Hong Jin-Kyung took to the Paris Fashion Week runway, asserting her presence as a model. With a short crop, an ivory knit, short bottoms, and brown stockingsthe so-called ‘no-pants’ stylingshe drew attention.

In particular, her 180 cm height and long limbs created overwhelming proportions that stood out. With a slender figure and a confident walk that belied her 1977 birth year, she dominated the scene.

Netizens who watched the video reacted with comments like, “Right, she was a model,” “As expected, models are different,” and “Her physicality is insane,” expressing their admiration. Meanwhile, playful comments recalling Hong Jin-Kyung’s variety-show persona also followed, such as, “What episode of ‘Infinite Challenge’ is this?” and “She’s wearing the Dujjonku (Dubai Jjondeuk Cookie) lip.”

Meanwhile, Hong Jin-Kyung debuted through SBS’s 2nd Supermodel Contest in 1993. She later broadened her career as a broadcaster, being active on various variety shows including ‘Sisters’ Slam Dunk’ and the ‘Single’s Inferno’ series. She is currently a regular on KBS2’s ‘Problem Children in the Rooftop Room’, the Netflix variety show ‘Doraiver’, and MBC’s ‘Manitto Club’.