Korea's Next Top Model Season 4

Korea's Next Top Model
Season 4
Release
Original network	Onstyle
Original release	August 15 (2013-08-15) – November 7, 2013 (2013-11-07)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

This season featured fifteen contestants among its final cast. This season marked the first time in the Top Model franchise where a previously eliminated finalist (Ko Eun-bi from season 2) was allowed to become a regular season finalist once again. It was also the first time a deaf contestant, Seo Young-chae, appeared on the show. The international destinations for the series were Phuket and Las Vegas.

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 modelling contract with YGKPlus and a modelling contract with NEXT Model Management in New York.

The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Shin Hyun-ji who became one of the most successful contestants from the Top Model Franchise. Runner Up Jung Ho-yeon also achieved a successful career after the series.

Episode 1

Original airdate: August 15, 2013

The semi-finalists set off for the casting of their lives. After being introduced to the judges that will mentor them throughout the season, the models take part in their first fashion show.

• First eliminated semi-finalists: Park Gwi-ae, Kim Ji-eun, Kang Yi-seul, Jung Jae-kyeong, Park Min-ju, Bae Yoon-young, Cho In-hee, Kwon Da-som, Park Bo-mi & Kim Ye-ji

The final test comes in the form of a chess inspired photo shoot. After an emotional series of eliminations, the final fifteen contestants are revealed.

• Second eliminated semi-finalists: Park So-eon, Cho Eun-jin, Park Sun-ha, Jeon Ji-hye & Jeon Eun-hye
• Featured Photographer: Jang Bok-gil

Episode 2

Original airdate: August 22, 2013

• First call-out: Park Shin-ae
• Bottom Three: Ahn Hye-jin, Jung Ho-yeon & Ko Eun-bi
• First Eliminated: Ahn Hye-jin & Ko Eun-bi
• Bottom Two: Cho Eun-saem & Seok Il-myeong
• Second Eliminated: Seok Il-myeong
• Featured Photographer: Jang Bok-gil

Episode 3

Original airdate: August 29, 2013

• First call-out: Park Shin-ae
• Bottom Two: Jung Ho-yeon & Kim Si-won
• Eliminated: Jung Ho-yeon
• Featured Photographer: Kim Young-joon

Episode 4

Original airdate: September 5, 2013

• First call-out: Jung Ha-eun
• Bottom Two: Cho Eun-saem & Ryu Ye-ri
• Eliminated: Cho Eun-saem

Episode 5

Original airdate: September 12, 2013

• Returned: Jung Ho-yeon

• First call-out: Kim Si-won
• Bottom three: Kim Eun-hae, Kim Hye-ah & Seo Young-chae
• Eliminated: Kim Eun-hae & Seo Young-chae

Episode 6

Original airdate: September 19, 2013

This was the recap episode.

Episode 7

Original airdate: September 26, 2013

• First call-out: Park Shin-ae
• Bottom two: Lim Hyun-joo & Ryu Ye-ri
• Eliminated: Ryu Ye-ri

Episode 8

Original airdate: October 3, 2013

• First call-out: Hwang Hyun-joo
• Bottom two: Lim Hyun-joo & Kim Si-won
• Eliminated: Kim Si-won

Episode 9

Original airdate: October 10, 2013

• First call-out: Shin Hyun-ji
• Bottom two: Jung Ho-yeon & Lim Hyun-joo
• Eliminated: Lim Hyun-joo

Episode 10

Original airdate: October 17, 2013

• First call-out: Jung Ho-yeon
• Bottom two: Jung Ha-eun & Park Shin-ae
• Eliminated: Jung Ha-eun

Episode 11

Original airdate: October 24, 2013

• First call-out: Jung Ho-yeon
• Bottom three: Hwang Hyun-joo, Kim Hye-ah & Park Shin-ae
• Eliminated: Kim Hye-ah & Park Shin-ae

Episode 12

Original airdate: October 31, 2013

This was the reunion episode.

Episode 13

Original airdate: November 7, 2013

• Final three: Hwang Hyun-joo, Jung Ho-yeon & Shin Hyun-ji
• Korea's Next Top Model: Shin Hyun-ji

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

Call-out order

  The contestant was eliminated
  The contestant won the competition

• In episode 1, the pool of 20 semifinalists was reduced to 15.
• In episode 2 Eun-bi, Ho-yeon & Hye-jin were called in the first elimination, Eun-bi & Hye-jin were Eliminated. Then Eun-saem & Il-myeong were called in the bottom two, where Il-myeong was eliminated
• Episodes 5 and 11 featured double eliminations with the bottom three contestants being in danger of elimination.
• In episode 5, the previously eliminated contestants participated in the challenge. For having performed the best, Ho-yeon was allowed to return to the competition.
• Episode 6 was a recap episode.
• Episode 12 was a reunion episode.

Average call-out order

Casting call & Episode 13 is not included.

Bottom two/three

  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 third 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 Shoot: Chess Pawns in Simplistic Gowns
• Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Trend Colors in Groups
• Episode 3 Photo Shoot: Armageddon with a Male Model in a Construction site
• Episode 4 Music Video: Going Crazy
• Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Portraying Fairy Tales
• Episode 7 Photo Shoot: Feral Women in the Jungle with a Python
• Episode 8 Photo Shoot: Composite Couples
• Episode 9 Photo Shoot: Film Festival Actresses with Past Winners
• Episode 10 Photo Shoot: High End Fashion with Various Hairstyles
• Episode 11 Photo Shoot: Brides in Las Vegas
• Episode 13 Photo Shoot: W Magazine Covers

• Eun-hae: Chic Bobbed Cut
• Eun-saem: Dyed Short Cut + Bang Fringe
• Ha-eun: Layered Shaggy Hair
• Ho-yeon: Dyed Blond Bang Hair
• Hye-ah: Dyed Wave Hair
• Hyun-ji: Two-Tone Color
• Hyun-joo H.: Side Shaved Hair
• Hyun-joo L.: Extreme Short Cut
• Si-won: Boyish Short Cut
• Shin-ae: Bleached Two-tone Hair
• Ye-ri: Bobbed Bang Hair
• Young-chae: Bobbed Hair

• Ahn Hye-jin did not modeling after the show.
• Ko Eun-bi has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Cres. E Dim..
• Seok Il-myeong signed with ESteem Entertainment, Nomad Management & Q Model Management in New York City. She has modeled for Adidas, Nike, Discount Universe, R.Shemiste, Y/Project, Münn SS17, Anotheryouth SS17, Oui Paname SS17, D-Antidote FW19, Miss Gee Collection FW20,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Nylon, Vogue, Grazia, Soleil US, 1st Look, Nylon Japan June 2016, Elle January 2017, Nylon US September 2017, CéCi November 2017, Lucy's US June 2018, W July 2022,... She has walked the runway of Nicole Miller, Particle Fever, Just In XX, Claudia Li, J Koo, Miss Gee Collection, Yohanix FW16, Kye Seoul SS17, Dohn Hahn SS17, Rocket X Lunch FW17, PH5 Spring 2018, Korea Concept SS18, Franco Lacosta SS18, Cinq à Sept SS18, Libertine SS18, Namilia SS18, Priscavera SS18, Semir X CJ Yao SS18, A Détacher FW18, Maxxij SS20, Münn FW22, Dé Moo SS23,...
• Jo Eun-saem has taken a couple of test shots and walked the runway for Leyii SS14. She retired from modeling in 2015.
• Kim Eun-hae signed with ESteem Entertainment, Gost Agency, Nomad Management & One Management in New York City. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Guess, Golden Goose, Taw & Toe, Lucky Chouette, Atelier Nain Summer 2016, Sewing Boundaries FW16, L'Love Skincare, Kuho, Moose Knuckles, Jain Song, Samsung,... She has appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue, Fassion, Vogue Girl September 2015, Nylon June 2016, J.H. June 2016, Dazed July 2016, Bnt International July 2016, Singles April 2018, Style Chosun #236 June 2022, The Neighbor August 2022,... and walked the runway of Balmain, Surreal But Nice, Sewing Boundaries, Charm's, Arche FW15, Kye Seoul SS16, The Studio K FW16, 99%IS- SS17, Fleamadonna SS17, Solace London SS18, Christian Cowan FW18,...
• Seo Young-chae signed with Parastar Entertainment. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Thenewgrey, Unda Hair,... and walked in fashion show for Greedilous FW21, Supertalent Fashion Week 2021,...
• Ryu Ye-ri has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for The Showcase Lab, W Concept, McLanee FW14,... and walked in fashion show for Suuwu FW13, Surreal But Nice SS14, Enzuvan FW14,... She is no longer modeling in 2015 to pursuing an acting career, which she signed with Cuz-9 Entertainment and appeared on several TV series & films such as Bring It On, Ghost, Return, Why Her, The Glory, Dr. Romantic 3,...
• Kim Si-won has worked under the name "Bomseol" and signed with Kroo Model Management, Wilhelmina Models in New York City, State Model Management in Los Angeles, Women Management in Milan, The Face Models in Paris, Francina Models in Barcelona and Select Model Management in London. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Wonderland UK, Nylon Singapore, Cake US, Wül Germany, Elle Vietnam January 2017, The Guardian UK March 2017, Asian Fashion US Fall 2017, Lucy's US February 2018, Volition US #14 May 2018, The Cube Italia #12 FW19.20,... She has modeled for Skims, Fenty Beauty, Burt's Bees, Maharishi SS17, Stradivarius Spain, Obliphica, Christian Cowan, Deapagana Italia, Virginxmermaid, Sophie Ratner Jewelry,... and walked the runway of Tibaeg SS16, Fashion East FW17, Claudia Li SS19, Particle Fever SS19, Iise SS19, Dolce & Gabbana FW19, Kevan Hall SS22,...
• Im Hyun-joo has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Fab Lab. She retired from modeling in 2015.
• Jung Ha-eun signed with DK Plan Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Bnt International, Gioami, Mag & Jina, 1st Look September 2014, Cosmopolitan December 2016,... She has modeled for New Balance, Hvpe Official, General Idea by Bumsuk, Front2line, Xexymix, Fondement Official, Over The Limit,... and walked in fashion shows of Greedilous, Anthony & Tess, Head Sports SS14, Enzuvan FW14, G.I.L Homme FW17.18, Cahiers Korea FW18, Vibrate SS19, Holy Number 7 FW19, Doucan FW19, Jin Barbie,... Beside modeling, Jung has appeared in several music videos such as "Dangerous" by Gray ft. Jay Park, "Hangover" by Psy ft. Snoop Dogg, "Who's Your Mama?" by Park Jin-young ft. Jessi, "More" by Just Music, "Sleepwitya" by Defconn, "Class" by Yoo Jae-phil, "Usain Bolt" by Swings & Han Yo-han ft. Yang Hong-won,...
• Kim Hye-ah signed with YG KPlus, The Youngbloods Management in Miami, Brave Model Management in Milan, PRM Agency in London and One Management in New York City. She has appeared on magazine editorials for W, Cosmopolitan, OhBoy! June–July 2014, Vogue March 2015, Elle December 2015, 1st Look April 2016, My Wedding September 2017, Grazia International April 2022, L'Officiel Austria April 2022, Vogue Portugal June 2022,... She has modeled for The Face Shop, Levi's, Le Coq Sportif, DKNY, La Perla, Siwy Denim, Bridal Kong, Münn SS15, Dolce & Gabbana SS20, Maison Soksi Italia, Samsung,... and walked in fashion shows of Dolce & Gabbana, Elisabetta Franchi, Vivetta, Kiok, Jarret, Push Button, Jinteok FW13, Vack Yuunzung FW13, Nohke SS14, Kwak Hyun Joo SS15, Guess FW15, Arche FW15, Mag & Logan FW15, Jain Song FW15, Soulpot Studio SS16, Low Classic SS16, Ordinary People SS16, Miss Gee Collection SS16, A.Bell Seoul FW18, Mulberry SS19, Emporio Armani SS20, Giorgio Armani SS20, Mimi Wade FW20, Bosideng FW20, Fabiana Filippi FW20, Luisa Spagnoli FW22, Stella Jean SS23, Laura Biagiotti SS23, Stella Jean & WAMI SS23,...
• Park Shin-ae has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Le Debut #22 Winter 2013, Hankyung January 2014, Marvel June 2014, Fab Lab July 2014, L'Officiel Hommes December 2015, Graphy September 2017,... She has walked in fashion shows of Kye Seoul FW14, Arche FW14, Beetle Beetle SS15, Yohanix SS15, Bourie FW15, Jarret FW15,... and modeled for Hupot, Ryul & Wai, Sono Io Studio SS14, Bourie FW14, Compathy Studio FW14.15, Hachung Lee SS15, Aeontrump, Duniquco, Lustria Jewelry, Don't Ask My Plan, Salon De Deoul FW15, O'2nd Clothing, My Mixed Design FW15, Lapalette, Painterly Korea FW16, Dona&D Jewelry, Vegemil,... She retired from modeling in 2020.
• Jung Ho-yeon signed with The Society Management in New York City, Nomad Management in Miami, New York City & Los Angeles and Elite Model Management in Paris, Milan, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen & Warsaw. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for W, Dazed, Nylon, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Vogue Girl, Allure, Elle, i-D, Vogue US, Vogue Japan, Vogue Hong Kong, W US, CéCi, Style H, The Celebrity, OhBoy!, 1st Look December 2013, Singles December 2014, Singles Wedding August 2015, My Wedding August 2016, Harper's Bazaar US February 2017, Vogue Japan February 2017, Slimi US Fall 2017, Vogue Me China October 2017, Marie Claire Russia January 2018, Harper's Bazaar UK May 2018, Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2018, Harper's Bazaar India May 2018, Harper's Bazaar Spain May 2018, Harper's Bazaar Australia May 2018, British Vogue June 2018, Vogue Italia August 2018, GQ October 2018, Vogue Thailand December 2018, Vogue China June 2019, T Singapore September 2019, Vogue Netherlands December 2019, Elle Taiwan August 2020, Manifesto September 2021, Vogue España July 2022, GQ US April 2023,... She has modeled for H&M, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Chanel, GAP, Lanvin, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Sephora, Zara, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, AmorePacific, Lucky Chouette, Memebox, Feev Skincare, Cres. E Dim FW13, Steve J & Yoni FW13, Bottega Veneta pre-Fall 2018, Chanel FW18, DSquared2 FW18, Sies Marjan Fall 2018,... and walk the runway of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prabal Gurung, Jeremy Scott, Brandon Maxwell, Zimmermann Jacquemus, Alexandre Vauthier, Moschino, Tory Burch LLC, Cedric Charlier, Koché, Kaal E. Suktae, Miss Gee Collection, S=YZ Studio, Steve J and Yoni P, Jarret, Kye Seoul, Low Classic, Cres. E Dim, Surreal But Nice, Lucky Chouette, Arche Seoul, The Studio K, Mag & Logan, Suuwu FW13, Hanacha Studio FW13, Supercomma B FW15, Paul & Alice FW15, Jain Song FW15, Chez Heezin FW15, Charm's SS16, Kwak Hyun Joo FW16, Fleamadonna FW16, Push Button FW16, Nohke FW16, Max Mara SS17, Fendi SS17, Alberta Ferretti SS17, Marc Jacobs SS17, Rag & Bone SS17, Zadig&Voltaire SS19, Poiret SS19, Sportmax SS19, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini SS19, Missoni SS19, Burberry SS19, Oscar de la Renta FW19, Kate Spade New York FW19, Philipp Plein FW19, Thom Browne FW19, Kenzo FW19, Vera Wang SS20,... Beside modeling, Jung is also pursue an acting career which she played Kang Sae-byeok in Squid Game., appeared in several music videos such as "Beat" by 100%, "Move" by Kim Yeon-woo, "Taste of Acid" by Hot Potato, "Cool With You" by NewJeans, "Out of Time" & "How Do I Make You Love Me?" by The Weeknd,... and is also the global ambassador of Lancome and Louis Vuitton.
• Hwang Hyun-joo signed with YG KPlus, DNA Model Management in New York City, Nomad Management in Los Angeles, The Youngbloods Management in Miami, Models 1 Agency in London and Fabbrica Milano Management in Milan. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue Girl, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, My Wedding, Urbänlike January 2014, CéCi June 2014, Vogue Korea August 2015, Wedding21 September 2015, Singles September 2015, Luxury December 2015, Nylon January 2016, Vogue Hong Kong September 2019, Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2020, Harper's Bazaar UK June 2020, Venice US November 2020,... She has modeled for Victoria's Secret, La Perla, Tom Ford, Laura Mercier, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, MCM Underwear, Lucky Chouette, Vuoli Bag FW13, Kye Seoul SS14, Cres. E Dim FW14, Anthropologie SS17, Sukeina FW17, Aritzia SS20, Dion Lee SS21,... and walked in fashion shows of S=YZ Studio, Lucky Chouette, Mag & Logan, Jarret, Andy & Debb, Nohke SS14, Rocket x Lunch FW15, Kwak Hyun Joo FW15, Cres. E Dim FW15, Gaze De Line FW15, Paul & Alice SS15, Benjamine Cadette SS15, Big Park SS16, Fleamadonna SS16, Metrocity World FW16, Nohant FW16, J Apostrophe SS17, Youser SS17, Yohanix SS17, 3.1 Phillip Lim FW17, Aniye By FW18, Dolce & Gabbana FW18, Ricostru FW18,... Beside modeling, Hwang has appeared in several music videos such as "Hangover" by Psy, "D (Half Moon)" by Dean ft. Gaeko, "Maestro" by Changmo,...
• Shin Hyun-ji has collected her prizes and signed with YG KPlus and NEXT Model Management in New York City. She is also signed with Gost Agency and IMG Models in Sydney, New York City, London, Milan, Paris & Los Angeles. She was featured in magazines cover and editorials for W, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Le Debut, 1st Look, L'Officiel Thailand, Harper's Bazaar Australia, Harper's Bazaar Singapore, Elle Australia, Oyster Australia, Marie Claire Indonesia, Grazia France, Elle Vietnam, Vogue Japan, Vogue Italia, Elle US, British Vogue, Vogue Brazil, Grace Ormonde Fall 2015, Grey Book Italy #1 FW15, L'Officiel Singapore March 2016, Vogue China March 2016, Elle Serbia September 2018, Harper's Bazaar Malaysia March 2019, Harper's Bazaar Spain March 2019, Vogue Hong Kong January 2020, Dazed February 2020, Vogue Singapore September 2023,... Shin has modeled for many top brand and designers including Chanel, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, Zara, H&M, Fendi, Proenza Schouler, Paco Rabanne, Massimo Dutti, Westfield Group, BLK Beauty, Dior, Bobbi Brown, MAC Cosmetics, Armani, L'Oreal, Forever 21, Uniqlo, Prabal Gurung, Ralph Lauren, Tome NYC, Aritzia, Coach, Shiseido, Altuzarra, Hermès, Alexander McQueen, Net-a-Porter, Benetton Group, Paul & Alice SS14, Swarovski SS16, Yigal Azrouel Fall 2016, DSquared2 FW18, Shopbop Spring 2018,... She has walked in many fashion shows including Anna Sui, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, DKNY, Rodarte, Prada, Isabel Marant, Elie Saab, John Galliano, Miu Miu, Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Mary Katrantzou, Rebecca Minkoff, Blumarine, Antonio Berardi, Delpozo, Vionnet, Emilia Wickstead, Fausto Puglisi, Missoni, Valentino, Ulla Johnson, Eudon Choi, Dior, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, Victoria Beckham, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, Cavalli, Versace, Armani, Stella McCartney, Alexandre Vauthier, Balmain, Carolina Herrera, Lanvin, Dries Van Noten,... Beside modeling, she has appeared in the music video "Psycho" by History. In October 2015, Shin was ranked by Cosmopolitan as one of the most successful contestants of the Top Model franchise.