It is not every day one gets to hear about Nigerians working in South Korea, not to talk of a male model that is half Nigerian and half Korean. But one model that is half Nigerian and half Korean is indeed making waves. His name is Han Hyun-min and he is the world’s first Nigerian- Korean fashion model.

The 16 year old is now regarded has a rising star on South Korean catwalks. But his rise to fame hasn’t been with free of challenges. Behind the facade of an economic and cultural powerhouse, there is a deeply-rooted racism in South Korea. According to japantimes.co.jp, most foreigners in the country are from China and Southeast Asia, migrant workers or women who marry rural South Korean men unable to find local spouses willing to live in the countryside.

Discrimination against them is widespread. Many are openly mocked at public transport for being dirty or smelly, or refused entry to fancy restaurants or public baths.

Han has also witnessed his fair share of racism.

“When I was playing with other kids at school, some mothers whisked them away from me, saying things like, ‘Don’t play with a kid like that,’ ” he said. An elderly woman once asking him: “What are you doing in someone else’s country?” when that happened, Han said he wanted to disappear.

“I wanted to become invisible, I hated my looks that stand out from everyone else,” he told Japantimes. He found his escape in fashion, taking part in modeling auditions and posting his photos on social media until his agent Youn spotted the images. After seeing the then 14-year-old demonstrate his electrifying stride on a Seoul street for five minutes, Youn signed him up immediately.

“Being a fashion model helped build my confidence tremendously,” said Han. “Now I enjoy being looked at by other people, instead of being ashamed or embarrassed.” He also hopes to become a role model for multiracial children. “I want to be more successful, not just for myself but also for people whom I represent.”

http://www.lailasblog.com/2017/07/meet-16-year-old-nigerian-korean-model-han-hyun-min-making-waves-south-korea-photos.html

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FTC??

you can achieve all your dreams if you only believe

He looked so much like them, only that he is black...

Fine boy...just keeo doing your thing

cutie

Tamarapetty:
cutie

You are the cutie ^^^^^^

Onyejemechimere:

The 16 year old
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16?

Ugly boy.
He looks frustrated and bitter,
How's he even sure he is a Nigerian... He looks like an unfortunate bastard searching for his father

ConcNiggress56:
I am offering my virginity for anyone willing to give my brother a good job in lagos.

I don't want him to commit suicide. he's already contemplating that.

studied metallurgical and materials engineering.
good with Microsoft tools and other computer softwares.

willing to learn new things..
very humble and hardworking.

NNE how much are you selling?
And tell me your last price..

Hope it is firm
And hope it does not sweat too much?

We don see this post before now. its ok for those who have not seen it sha.

The name sha

If it ain't Lin Min Ho, I'm not meeting. Team #LMH

His gay.

Obinna

For two years now this guy is still 16..

Some slay queens will be like...










Abeg Bleep me For a Second ... #Ur_Too_will_Bomb_nii

He didn't even have any Nigerian name to prove his Nationality. Hun hun

Look so much like them.

He resemble them small...

This is the problem with the black race. You have got to be "something" for you to be seen as human but the typical Jeff or Steve out there is simply not bothered about any life goals beyond what he ordinarily would aspire for YET never disrespected by the society.

It is ok to be black and not aspire for any phenomenal success or outstanding feat, yes but the western world influenced the entire world to spill hatred against the dark skin wherever they are sighted. Such a shame.

We all can't be Rappers, Models, Basketballers, Athletes, Hip Hop Impresarios and all sorts of extraordinary aspirations which we ordinarily wouldn't care for. The white race conquered the psyche of the entire world already and there is little or nothing we can do about it. His story should not and can't be a template to inspire a black child who has opted for the simple life just like any average white child can. I love the simple life irrespective of what some of my folks perceive as achievement on my part... I sometimes ask myself the simple question "Are you really cut out for all these"?

Someday, I'd help the black child realize that it's ok to be human and not wanting much beyond the ordinary. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A MODEL TO BE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR OWN SKIN! Peace!

He is actually cute though.

I always said the perfect human combo is black + White Asian

Perfect!

Shortyy:
If it ain't Lin Min Ho, I'm not meeting. Team #LMH

You and Korean movie sha...

I heard racism in that country is on another level o... how true is it

ConcNiggress56:
I am offering my virginity for anyone willing to give my brother a good job in lagos.

I don't want him to commit suicide. he's already contemplating that.

studied metallurgical and materials engineering.
good with Microsoft tools and other computer softwares.

willing to learn new things..
very humble and hardworking.