In the September 2015 issue of W Magazine Korea, Sunghee Kim stars in a striking neo-noir beachside editorial. Photographed by Hong Jang Hyun, the shoot blends dramatic styling with playful surrealism, featuring designer bags and a curious octopus as an unexpected companion.
Dark Beachside Elegance
The series leans into mood and atmosphere, using shadows, reflective wet sands, and sleek silhouettes to evoke a cinematic tension. Sunghee Kim’s presence is both commanding and mysterious, balancing the quirky elements with high fashion sophistication. The designer bags are integrated seamlessly, adding luxury contrast to the edgy, unconventional setting.
Hong Jang Hyun’s photography emphasizes texture, color, and the tension between natural and fantastical elements. The shoot feels immersive, combining beauty, intrigue, and a dash of surreal humor.
The Takeaway
Sunghee Kim’s neo-noir W Magazine Korea editorial proves that fashion can be playful, luxurious, and cinematic all at once. Bold, stylish, and intriguingly unexpected, it turns a beach into a stage for surreal elegance.
Credits
Publication: W Magazine Korea, September 2015
Model: Sunghee Kim
Photographer: Hong Jang Hyun
Category: Editorial
See the shoot below:
Magazine: W Magazine Korea September 2015
Model: Sunghee Kim
Photographer: Hong Jang Hyun
Fashion Editor: Gina Jung
