Meet WOOZE (@woozeband), a British/Korean musical duo made up of Jamie She and Theo Spark. Their global sound is informed by a melting pot of styles, including traditional Pansori (판소리) and the psychedelic pop-rock of the 60s. Along with distinct, flamboyant visuals and cinematic music videos, WOOZE are crafting their very own universe. We chat about muses, video games and the mighty effects of soju.
SONG HO JUN (@jejucarrot) caught my eye last year after strutting down the runway a dozen times in one season at Seoul Fashion Week. Born in 2000, he dreamt of one day walking for Margiela. In July of 2019 he fulfilled this dream, so what could he possibly be walking towards next?
A straightforward chat with Jane, who goes by the moniker @lollipop_lollipp on Instagram. These days she is one of the most sought after alternative models in Korean. Since her debut last year, Jane has appeared in numerous domestic fashion editorials and runways.
“FUTURE FAKES” by YOUSER was first shown at Milan Fashion Week in July 2019. The Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 collection show included eyewear by Gentlemonster and footwear via Golden Goose and Nike. / Photos by Anujin Natsagdorj for MUTZINE.
KYE showcased the collection “UNTAMABLE” at Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020. / Photos by Anujin Natsagdorj for MUTZINE.
MUNN led by creative director Han Hyun Min showed their first women’s collection at Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 including accessories by Mulberry, Shinjeo, Le Bleu, Gentlemonster and Yuulyie.
Princi (@shesthatprinci) is an Australian rapper on the rise. A poet, rapper, DJ, and style icon she represents everything current generations hold dear; she is bold, multifaceted, with a strong aesthetic sense, while still being vulnerable, honest and intimate with her audience. We spoke to her about identity, imagery, her dream music festival and whats shes vibing.
Celine (celinehong__/) is a fashion media producer from South Korea. Since moving to London in 2012, she’s developed a stunning client portfolio, notably directing a web documentary on K-pop singer Holland. In this interview, Celine reflects on the key differences between the U.K and Korean creative industries.
Yoseob was born in Seoul. After high-school he went to London to take an Illustration foundation course at Central Saint Martins. However, soon after in 2010, he was called to serve in the Korean army. Once discharged, two years later, Yoseob returned to London with an entirely different calling.
Producer & DJ DEEPSHOWER (@deepshower) is a rising name in the house music scene of Korea. A Friday night in the Itaewon club circuit will likely lead you to one of his sets, where he often plays alongside members of his crew, Almost90. In this interview, he talks to us about where his name came from, his work with G.Soul and his coming EP.
Illustrator GAZERO SHIN (@gazeroshin) hosted her first exhibit “A Light In The Dark is Hopeful” last month. The artist, who grew up in Ansan, put together a multi-room space full of her comic-style illustrations which reflect her internal conflicts, external relationships, love and youth, over the last few years. Get to know the artist behind the work in our interview below.
Dutch graphic design duo Simone Trum and Loes van Esch, TEAM THURSDAY held an exhibition this past February about Korean graphic design in Rotterdam. POSTER POLYGLOT was a presentation of 42 posters designed by 21 Korean designers. We chatted with the former MMCA residents about how they collected the posters and more!
A chat with CHERI (@cheristyle_), the fashion blogger and freelance stylist who is bringing a mix of edginess, roughness, and a new, unique character to the color pink!
We spoke to rising fashion photographer JANG YOONG (@starry_space) back in Summer 2016 for MUTZINE 01. Riding on the recent wave of Korean creatives utilizing Instagram's reach, she was one of the first to make an international mark by contributing to AEVOE, GRAPE, KING KONG, SUKEBAN and MUTZINE! While she's laying relatively low Berlin these days, we though to revisit and share our Seoul-side chat.
This is the coldest winter ever! All we want to do is hibernate and watch movies... However, when Japanese photographer Sora Kusaka (@sorrrr_k) invited us out to hang with fashion model Eiji Fukui (@insta_eiji) we couldn't pass that up. Turns out that Eiji is also a cinephile too! In this interview, the 22-year-old model reveals his favorite theatre popcorn and his method on how to beat the January blues.
Meet Cazzi Opeia! The Swedish songwriter behind Red Velvet's Peek-A-Boo shares how she got her start writing K-Pop hits for Ekko Music Rights and tells us about her new solo single Wild Ones!
These past few seasons have seen a slew of new faces at Hera Seoul Fashion Week. One standout model has been PARK YURI (@park_yury). In this interview first featured in Mutzine 01, Yuri answers the questions you've all been wondering.
Instagram experienced the fastest rate of adoption in the Korean market and has the highest number of active users. Enter HA HANSEUL (@zing_a) and PARK JIHOON (@coke3cake), whose outfit posts on the photo sharing platform quickly garnered them an international following.
A little while ago MUTZINE met up with Thai social media influencer BEE (@ihavenofeelinginmyface) during her latest Seoul visit! We partied at SEENDOSI's (@seendosi) monthly No Club but right before that we had a chat to find out why she loves Korea so much!!
MUTZINE met up with Qjin and Qwon (@q2han), the twin sisters behind YouTube channel Q2HAN, for a collaborative photoshoot at local bar and live music venue, Channel1969. In proper DIY style, the girls were invited to style themselves! We also talk to them about their beginnings on YouTube, style inspirations, and future plans.
Graffiti is a lesser explored art form in South Korea despite the mainstream popularity of Hip-Hop culture. Over the last couple of months we've noticed peculiar spray painted artwork popping up in the darkest corners of Seoul and tracked down the artist behind the tags.
We challenged high-school student and fashion model Han Hyun Min and his friends to a friendly claw machine competition! Watch this video filmed in collaboration with YoHomeGirl to find out who came out victorious and also learn more about the Afro-Korean model!!
Freelance photographer PARK JIHYE (@squeeze_zeze) captivated us with her gorgeous self initiated projects featured on Instagram. As a result we collaborated with her on an editorial shoot featured in Issue 01 based on K-pop fan culture. While you'll have to get yourself a copy of the print magazine to enjoy the full story, we hope this interview entices you to see more of Jihye's work!
It seems that there is a new underground streetwear label launching every day. With so many options for buyers, is there a key to getting noticed? Visual artist and founder of SKOOT APPAREL, MLMA (@melovemealot), shares the story of how she combined the knowledge gained at MIXXMIX with her penchant for throwing house parties to create an original and thriving fashion brand.
Are you satisfied with your daily life? Well, are you ready to break away from it? Then it's time to join the 1000v club!
As you all very well know, Park Yury graces the cover of MUTZINE 01: IDOL. While you'll have to buy the magazine to discover everything that makes the rising "It Boy" tick, we'll go over some of the basics through a super fun Speed Quiz! Click the questions to reveal their candid answers! Enjoy!
Julian Woodhouse, 26, is a fashion designer and army officer based out of South Korea. Over brunch at Itaewon's The Flying Pan, the threads that tell the story behind Woodhouse, the menswear label which has enjoyed marked success at New York Fashion Week Men's, unravel.
Sarah Kate Watson-Baik (@urbanwit) is married to Seoul. You may know her best from hosting several seasons of K-Style alongside Irene Kim, where they shared K-beauty and K-fashion discoveries with the world. Her extensive knowledge of Korea's fashion landscape has led her to most recently becoming the Style Director for Viki's Dramaworld. In this special interview, Sarah Kate recounts how her love story with Korea began, shares her personal style philosophy, and gives us a sneak peak into her next project.
Graffiti is a lesser explored art form in South Korea despite the mainstream popularity of Hip-Hop culture. Over the last couple of months we've noticed peculiar spray painted artwork popping up in the darkest corners of Seoul and tracked down the artist behind the tags.