Korea's Next Top Model season 2

Korea's Next Top Model, season 2 (or Do-jeon Supermodel Korea, season 2) is the second season of the Korean reality television show in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of Korea's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modelling industry.

Korea's Next Top Model
Season 2
Starring
No. of episodes14
Release
Original networkOnStyle
Original releaseJuly 9 (2011-07-09) –
October 15, 2011 (2011-10-15)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 1
Next →
Season 3
List of episodes

This season featured fifteen contestants in its final cast. The prizes for this season included: A cash prize of 100,000,000 South Korean won, a cover shoot and editorial in W Magazine Korea, a contract with SK-II and a modelling contract with ESteem Entertainment.

The winner of the competition was 17-year-old Jin Jung-sun.[1]

Cast

Contestants

(ages stated are at start of contest and use the Korean system of determining age)[2]

ContestantAgeHeightFinishPlace
Yoon Yoo-jin211.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Episode 115
Lee Eun-sook211.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Episode 214
Ko Jung-sun271.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Episode 313
Park So-yeon231.73 m (5 ft 8 in)Episode 412–11
Jenny Fuglsang241.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Choi Ji-hye271.73 m (5 ft 8 in)Episode 510
Ko Eun-bi171.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)Episode 69
Lee Sung-sil251.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)Episode 78
Lee Sun-young241.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Episode 87–6
Lee Song-i241.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Um Yoo-jung191.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Episode 95
Lee Jenny271.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)Episode 114–3
Song Hae-na251.69 m (5 ft 6+12 in)
Park Seul-gi251.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)Episode 132
Jin Jung-sun171.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)1

Judges

  • Jang Yoon-ju – Host & Main Judge
  • Lee Hye-ju - Judge & W Magazine Editor
  • Jo Seon-hee – Judge & Photographer
  • Jung Goo-ho - Judge & Fashion Designer

Additional cast

  • Ha Sang-baek – Designer & Photo Shoot Director

Episodes

Episode 1

Original airdate: July 9, 2011

The contestants competed on a runway in a horse track. Most of the girls impressed the judges. The girls shot with a horse for their first photo shoot.

  • First call-out: Lee Jenny
  • Bottom two: Lee Eun-sook & Yoon Yoo-jin
  • Eliminated: Yoon Yoo-jin
  • Featured photographer: Jo Seon-hee
  • Special guests: Lee Hyun-yi, Oh Mi-ran

Episode 2

Original airdate: July 16, 2011

  • First call-out: Lee Jenny
  • Bottom two: Lee Eun-sook & Jenny Fuglsang
  • Eliminated: Lee Eun-sook
  • Featured photographers: Seo Jung-ik & Kim Uk
  • Special guests: Lee Soon-cheol, Soo-kyung, Kim Woo-bin

Episode 3

Original airdate: July 23, 2011

  • First call-out: Song Hae-na
  • Bottom two: Ko Jung-sun & Park So-yeon
  • Eliminated: Ko Jung-sun
  • Featured music video director: Jo Poong-yeon
  • Special guests: Kwan Hyun-jin, Lee Hyun-yi, Ai Tominaga, Fatina Lim, Han Hye-jin, Bonnie Chen, Song Kyung-ah, Emma Pei, Fei Fei Sun, Zhang Ziyi, Hwi-hwang, Tiger JK, Kim Han-joon

Episode 4

Original airdate: July 30, 2011

ContestantArtist - Song
Eun-biThe Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
Hae-naRihanna - S&M
Jenny F.Katy Perry - California Gurls
Jenny L.Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Jung-sun J.Jennifer Lopez - On the Floor
Ji-hyeBritney Spears - 3
Seul-giMadonna - Like a Virgin
So-yeonKelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
Song-iNorah Jones - Feelin' the Same Way
Sun-youngChristina Aguilera - Fighter
Sung-silLady Gaga - Born This Way
Yoo-jungKelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
  • First call-out: Jin Jung-sun
  • Bottom three: Jenny Fuglsang, Park So-yeon & Lee Song-i
  • Eliminated: Jenny Fuglsang & Park So-yeon
  • Featured photographers: Seo Jung-ik, Kim Young-joon
  • Special guests: Lee Byung-joon, Gisele Bündchen, Kim Han-joon, Lee Seung-yeon

Episode 5

Original airdate: August 6, 2011

  • First call-out: Um Yoo-jung
  • Bottom two: Song Hae-na & Choi Ji-hye
  • Eliminated: Choi Ji-hye
  • Featured photographer: Kim Young-joon
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Hwang Ui-geon

Episode 6

Original airdate: August 13, 2011

ContestantsStyle
Eun-bi & Hae-naGirlish
Song-i & Sun-young
Jung-sun J. & Yoo-jungElegant
Jenny L., Seul-gi & Sung-sil
  • First call-out: Song Hae-na
  • Bottom two: Ko Eun-bi & Lee Song-i
  • Eliminated: Ko Eun-bi
  • Featured photographer: Kim Han-joon
  • Special guests: Jang Dong-min, Yu Se-yun, Yu Sang-moo, Park Si-yeon, Han Hye-yeon

Episode 7

Original airdate: August 20, 2011

  • First call-out: Park Seul-gi
  • Bottom two: Lee Sung-sil & Lee Song-i
  • Eliminated: Lee Sung-sil
  • Featured photographer: Kim Han-joon
  • Special guests: Han Hye-yeon, Hwi-hwang

Episode 8

Original airdate: August 27, 2011

  • First call-out: Park Seul-gi
  • Bottom three: Lee Song-i, Lee Sun-young & Um Yoo-jung
  • Eliminated: Lee Song-i & Lee Sun-young
  • Featured photographer: Oh Joong-seok
  • Special guests: Kim Jae-rim, Lee Young-jin

Episode 9

Original airdate: September 3, 2011

ContestantCharacter
Hae-naDon Quixote - Kitri
Jenny L.Sleeping Beauty - Aurora
Jung-sun J.Swan Lake - Odile
Seul-giRomeo and Juliet - Juliet
Yoo-jungGiselle - Giselle
  • First call-out: Park Seul-gi
  • Bottom two: Lee Jenny & Um Yoo-jung
  • Eliminated: Um Yoo-jung
  • Featured photographer: Yoon Myeong-seob
  • Special guests: Kim Joo-won, Um Jae-Yong, Kim Jung-han, Park Tae-Yoon

Episode 10

Original airdate: September 10, 2011

Recap episode.

Episode 11

Original airdate: September 17, 2011

  • First call-out: Jin Jung-sun
  • Bottom three: Song Hae-na, Lee Jenny & Park Seul-gi
  • Eliminated: Song Hae-na & Lee Jenny
  • Featured photographer: Jo Seon-hee
  • Special guests: None

Episode 12

Original airdate: September 24, 2011

Reunion Episode

Episode 13

Original airdate: October 1, 2011

  • Final Two: Jin Jung-sun & Park Seul-gi
  • Korea's Next Top Model: Jin Jung-sun
  • Featured photographer: Tyra Banks
  • Special guests: J. Alexander

Episode 14

Original airdate: October 15, 2011

Top 2 Special Episode

Summaries

Call-out order

Yoon Ju's call-out order
OrderEpisodes
1234567891113
1Jenny L.Jenny L.Hae-naJung-sun J.Yoo-jungHae-naSeul-giSeul-giSeul-giJung-sun J.Jung-sun J.
2Jung-sun J.Jung-sun J.Jenny L.Hae-naJenny L.Jung-sun J.Jenny L.Hae-naHae-naSeul-giSeul-gi
3Yoo-jungHae-naSun-youngJenny L.Sung-silSung-silJung-sun J.Jung-sun J.Jung-sun J.Hae-na
Jenny L.
4Seul-giSong-iSeul-giYoo-jungJung-sun J.Sun-youngHae-naJenny L.Jenny L.
5Sung-silJi-hyeSung-silSeul-giEun-biJenny L.Sun-youngSong-iYoo-jung
6Hae-naSung-silJung-sun J.Ji-hyeSong-iSeul-giYoo-jungYoo-jung
7Song-iEun-biEun-biSun-youngSeul-giYoo-jungSong-iSun-young
8Jung-sun K.So-yeonJenny F.Eun-biSun-youngSong-iSung-sil
9So-yeonSeul-giJi-hyeSung-silHae-naEun-bi
10Jenny F.Yoo-jungSong-iSong-iJi-hye
11Ji-hyeSun-youngYoo-jungJenny F.
So-yeon
12Eun-biJung-sun K.So-yeon
13Sun-youngJenny F.Jung-sun K.
14Eun-sookEun-sook
15Yoo-jin
  The contestant was eliminated
  The contestant won the competition
  • In episode 1, the pool of 26 semifinalists was reduced to 15.
  • Episodes 4, 8, and 11 featured double eliminations with the bottom three contestants being in danger of elimination.
  • Episode 10 was a recap episode.
  • Episode 12 was a reunion episode.

Average call-out order

Final two is not included.

Rank by
average
PlaceModelCall-out
total
Number of
call-outs
Call-out
average
1-21Jung-sun J.27102.70
1-23-4Jenny L.27102.70
33-4Hae-na33103.30
42Seul-gi40104.00
58Sung-sil3975.57
65Yoo-jung5295.78
76-7Song-i5787.13
86-7Sun-young5887.25
99Eun-bi4868.00
1010Ji-hye4158.20
1111-12So-yeon40410.00
1211-12Jenny F.42410.50
1313Jung-sun K.33311.00
1414Eun-sook28214.00
1515Yoo-jin15115.00

Bottom two/three

EpisodeContestantsEliminated
1Eun-sook & Yoo-jinYoo-jin
2Eun-sook & Jenny F.Eun-sook
3Jung-sun K. & So-yeonJung-sun K.
4Jenny F., So-yeon & Song-iJenny F.
So-yeon
5Hae-na & Ji-hyeJi-hye
6Eun-bi & Song-iEun-bi
7Song-i & Sung-silSung-sil
8Song-i, Sun-young & Yoo-jungSong-i
Sun-young
9Jenny L. & Yoo-jungYoo-jung
11Hae-na, Jenny L. & Seul-giHae-na
Jenny L.
13Jung-sun & Seul-giSeul-gi
  The contestant was eliminated after her first time in the bottom two/three
  The contestant was eliminated after her second time in the bottom two/three
  The contestant was eliminated after her fourth time in the bottom two/three
  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Photo Shoot Guide

  • Episode 1 Photo Shoots: Fierce Horse Jockeys (Casting) & Nude Career-Hungry Starlets
  • Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Secret Rendezvous
  • Episode 3 Music Video: Tiger JK's Drunken Tiger-Doo Doo Doo Wap Ba Balu
  • Episode 4 Photo Shoot: Sexy Diva in Lingerie
  • Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Wreckage Beach Group Shots
  • Episode 6 Photo Shoot: Touch by Park Si-yeon Girlish & Elegant Twins
  • Episode 7 Fashion Film: "Mysterious Temptation" in Saipan
  • Episode 8 Photo Shoot: SK-II Group Beauty Shots
  • Episode 9 Photo Shoot: Suspended Ballerinas
  • Episode 11 Photo Shoot: Modernized Hanbok Couture
  • Episode 13 Photo Shoot & Fashion Film: W Magazine Cover

Makeovers

  • Eun-bi - "Shine Black" Dyed black
  • Eun-sook - "Twiggy" Dyed red and lightbrown highlights
  • Hae-na - "White Blonde" Dyed ice blonde and bob cut
  • Jenny F. - "New Classic" Trimmed and bangs added
  • Jenny L. - "Bohemian" Waved and light red highlights
  • Ji-hye - "Tomboy" Dyed brown
  • Jung-sun K. - "Aurora Mannish Cut" Kim So-yeon inspired short cut and dyed brown, red and purple
  • Jung-sun J. - "Modernism" Dyed brown and eyebrows bleached
  • Sun-young - "Girlish" Trimmed and bangs added
  • Seul-gi - "Amelie Mushroom" Short cut and brown highlights
  • So-yeon - "Modern Chic" Dyed ebony black
  • Song-i - "Minimalism" Bob cut
  • Sung-sil - "Cleopatra" Cleopatra inspired shoulder-length cut and bangs added
  • Yoo-jung - "Matilda" Mathilda inspired bob cut, dyed orange and bangs added

Post–Top Model careers

  • Yoon Yoo-jin signed with Jang Entertainment Model Agency and has modeling for several brands and magazines in South Korea & China. Beside modeling, she has competed on Miss Intercontinental Korea 2015.[3][4] She retired from modeling in 2016.
  • Lee Eun-sook did not modelling after the show.
  • Ko Jung-sun has taken a couple of test shots, before retired from modeling in 2015.
  • Park So-yeon did not modelling after the show.
  • Jenny Fuglsang has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Rêvasseur FW14. She has featured on Elle,[5] Di Weekend Sweden #2 January 2014, Plaza Kvinna Sweden,[6] Metro Sweden Summer 2014, Grazia #52 April 2015,... Beside modeling, she is also pursuing career as a fashion blogger of Seoulsisters. Fuglsang retired from modeling in 2015.
  • Choi Ji-hye did not modelling after the show.
  • Ko Eun-bi has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Cres. E Dim.. She has appeared on magazine editorials for W October 2011, Vogue Girl July 2013, Nylon September 2013,... She then returned to competed on Korea's Next Top Model (season 4).[7]
  • Lee Sung-sil has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Hexa by Kuho SS12. She retired from modeling in 2012.
  • Lee Song-i signed with YG KPlus, A.Conic Modelling Agency and Primo Model Management in Hong Kong. She has taken some test shots[8] and modeled for Vivienne Westwood, Uniqlo, S=YZ Studio, Elizabeth Arden, MCM SS19, À Douvres Seoul, The Croche & Co,... She has appeared on magazine editorials for Vivi Hong Kong March 2912, Cosmopolitan Hong Kong April 2012, Ketchup Hong Kong April 2012, Vogue Girl February 2013, Allure August 2013, Dazed July 2014, CéCi March 2015, Bnt International March 2019[9],... and walked in fashion shows of Arche, Big Park, Marc Jacobs FW11, Enzuvan SS12, Jarret SS14, Kye Seoul FW14, Lie Collection FW16, S=YZ Studio SS19,... Beside modeling, Lee is also pursue an acting career, which she appeared on Walking Street,[10] Level Up[11],... She retired from modeling and acting in 2021.
  • Lee Sun-young signed with DCM Model Management and Bravo Models in Tokyo, under the name "Lia". She has modeled for Converse, Shu Uemura, Aveda, Moree Bracelet, Chiyono Anne, Little Union Tokyo, Jippo Mirai, 99%IS, Levi's Taiwan, Issey Miyake FW19, Chando Cosmetics China, Megood Beauty, B Yohji Yamamoto FW20.21, Uniqlo Jeans FW20, Lagua Gem, Moroccanoil Japan, Une Nana Cool, F-Lagstuf-F, Tsutsumi FW22, A Bathing Ape FW23, Needby Heritage FW23, Hotto Motto,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Singles, Lady Kyunghyang, Glitter Japan, Nylon December 2011, Elle Girl December 2011, Cosmopolitan February 2012, WWD Japan September 2012, Living Sense February 2013, CéCi February 2013, Fudge Japan June 2013, Nylon Japan February 2017, Ginza Japan January 2018,[12] Baila Japan #59 July 2018, Vivi February 2020, Flanelle Canada June 2022,... and walked in fashion shows of Fleamadonna FW13.14, Nozomi Ishiguro Haute Couture FW13.14, Kate Spade New York Japan Fall 2017, Written Afterwards SS18, Danks Hair Show 2018, Renz Reyes SS19,[13] Bench SS19, The Factory SS20, Hiromichi Nakano SS20, Perminute Japan, Mikio Sakabe SS21, Seivson SS22[14],... Beside modeling, Lee has appeared in the music video "Your Story" by Kim Hyun-joong.
  • Um Yoo-jung signed with ESteem Entertainment, YG KPlus and Gost Label Modeling Agency. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Vogue Girl, Vogue, Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Singles, W December 2011, CéCi October 2012, Allure August 2013, Le Debut #28 Summer 2015,[15] The Celebrity July 2015,[16] Harper's Bazaar January 2016, Nylon April 2016, Bling August 2016, Marie Claire Wedding SS23,... She has modeled for Bean Pole, Nike, Wnderkammer FW13, Cheesedal, Ryul+Wai SS14, Low Classic, Yuul Yie, SJSJ, VDL Cosmetics, Atelier Nain, Dynafit, Fairliar, Polham, 29CM Online-Shop, The Shilla Duty Free,... and walked in fashion shows of Push Button, Jarret,[17] Low Classic, J Koo,[18] Kye Seoul, Yoon Choon Ho, Youser, Arche, Steve J & Yoni P SS12,[19] 2Placebo SS13, Paul & Alice SS13, Hanacha Studio FW13, S=YZ Studio FW13, Ti:baeg FW13, Tina Blossom FW13, Cres. E Dim. FW13, Moohong SS14, Mosca Clothing SS14, Heich Es Heich FW15, Surreal but Nice SS16, Metrocity World FW16, R.Shemiste FW16, Nohke SS17, VVV Korea SS17, Lang&Lu FW18, Vleeda SS20,... Beside modeling, Um has appeared in the music video "Hello" by Primary ft. Lena Park and also the owner of a swimwear line called By The Sea Nikii.[20][21]
  • Lee Jenny signed with ESteem Entertainment and Epic Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Ara Jo,[22] Atria Limited, Lotte Group, Johnnie Walker,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Dazed Beauty, Marie Claire November 2011, W December 2011, Vogue June 2012, 10 Magazine #6 October 2013, Wedding21 February 2014,... and walked in fashion shows of Kwak Hyun Joo SS12, PartsARTs FW14, Shin Jang Kyoung FW14, An Yoon Jung FW14,... Beside modeling, Lee has appeared in the music video "Hotel Lobby" by JD ft. Yoo Se-yoon. She retired from modeling in 2015.
  • Song Hae-na signed with ESteem Entertainment. She has modeled for H&M, Reebok, Evisu, Lucky Chouette, VOV Cosmetics June 2013, Suecomma Bonnie, Steve J & Yoni P, Memebox, Visit In New York, 29CM Online-Shop Summer 2015, MLB Korea, Lapalette, Akiii Classic, Senselect, Jenny House Wedding, Lovcat Bijoux, Mixxo FW17, Neutrogena,[23] C-Zann E SS23, Dry Finish D, Sky Vega Lte[24],... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for W, Nylon, Vogue, Vogue Girl, Allure, Marie Claire,[25] Cosmopolitan, 1st Look, My Wedding, Singles, Wanna Girls July 2012, Elle Girl October 2012, Looktique #12 December 2012, Beauty+ April 2013, Ketchup Hong Kong December 2013, InStyle December 2016, Nylon Japan January 2017, High Cut May 2017, Bnt World #100 November 2018,... and walked in fashion shows of Jardin de Chouette, S=YZ Studio, Jarret Seoul, J Koo,[26] Big Park, Lucky Chouette, Supercomma B,[27] Kwak Hyun Joo,[28] Mag&Logan, Nohant, Charm's, Suecomma Bonnie SS13, Kye Seoul FW13, Steve J & Yoni P FW13, Nohke SS14, Paul & Alice SS15,[29] VVV Korea SS17, BNB12 SS17, Andy & Debb FW17, Youser SS19[30],... Beside modeling, Song has appeared in several music videos such as "To You" by Teen Top, "Gotta Talk To U" by Seungri, "Special Girl" by Infinite H ft. Bumkey,... and also pursue an acting career, which she appeared on Entourage, Queen of the Ring,...
  • Park Seul-gi signed with ESteem Entertainment. She has appeared on magazine editorials for W, Vogue, Allure, Cosmopolitan,[31][32] Marie Claire,[33] Grazia, Elle Bride, Luxury, Singles, Style H, Woman Joongang, 1st Look August 2012, Maison December 2012, Geek March 2013, My Wedding September 2013, Elle March 2014, Woman Chosun March 2020[34],... She has modeled and shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Adidas April 2012, Swarovski, Décke Handbags, Della Lana, Obzéé,[35] Lancôme,[36] Spuun Skincare, Samsung, Hyundai, Renault Samsung, Cass Fresh,[37] Tory Burch Foundation,... and walked in fashion shows of Fendi FW11.12, Hexa by Kuho SS12, Demoo Parkchoonmoo SS13, Johnny Hates Jazz SS13,[38] S=YZ Studio, Hanacha Studio FW13, Lie Sangbong FW15, Big Park FW15, Lee Myung Soon Wedding, Jain Song,...
  • Jin Jung-sun has collected her prizes and signed with ESteem Entertainment. She has modeled for SK-II, Levi's, Bean Pole, Kosoyoung, TBJ Nearby, Elyona Jewellery, Kaal E Suktae, Aqua Rouge, Memebox, IPKN NewYork, A.Bell Seoul Summer 2017, Kolon Sport FW18, Mountia Play FW18,[39] Uniqlo, Renault Samsung,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for W,[40] Allure, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Nylon, Vogue Girl, Elle Girl, Dazed, Harper's Bazaar, Grazia, Elle, 1st Look, Singles, Beauty+, My Wedding, Style H, Women's Joongah, Wannagirls December 2011, Cosmo on Campus May 2012, Luxury August 2013, Gentleman May 2014, Maps June 2014, JLook May 2017,... Jin has walked in fashion shows of Steve J and Yoni P, Lucky Chouette, Push Button, The Studio K, Youser, Park Youn Soo SS12, An Yoon Jung SS12, Big Park SS12, Mag&Logan SS15,[41] Lucky Chouette SS15, Kye Seoul FW15, S=YZ Studio FW15, Low Classic FW15,[42] Supercomma B SS16,[43] VVV Korea SS17, Yoon Choon Ho SS17, Jain Song SS17, Roman Chic SS19, Dew E Dew E FW19, Vleeda SS20,...

References