[INTERVIEW] Model Jin Jung-sun

Jin Jung-sun [Chae Ki-won/10Asia]

My name is Jin Jung-sun. I was born on August 15, 1995.I live in Gyeonggi-do with my dad, mom and a sister who is four years older than me and a sister who is two years older than me.The reason there are a lot of fights in a household with many daughters is almost always because of clothes. If my sisters wear my clothes or I wear their clothes, there'll be chaos that day. [laugh] My eldest sister dresses in a very feminine way while my second eldest sister is the type that'll look cool in just skinny jeans and a t-shirt.The pink dress that I wore today is the dress I wore on "Korea's Next Top Model 2." I had taken as many clothes with me as I could but I still needed more so I bought this when we went to a shop at a market. I'm happy because a lot of people have told me that it's pretty and asked where I got it. I'm a freshman at the fashion model department of Hanlim Multi Art School.Not only is the atmosphere great in our department but we're also a head taller than the students in other departments so we all look really pretty and cool in our school uniforms.I was extremely shocked after watching myself on "KNTM2." Everyone on the show gets very stressed over time and for me, I think I slowly lost my mind. In the beginning, I wanted to turn time around with the thought, 'No! That's not me!' But thanks to seeing myself on the show I came to be able to see myself in a more objective light. I saw a lot of problems to myself so I tried really hard to fix them and some got fixed naturally as well.When I went to New York for the show, I actually... did speak a bit of English... but it all got cut out. It's true that I'm bad at English though. I should study more.I've been asked if I'd want to be part of a girl group. But I know I'm not fit for that. I look unique rather than pretty and I'm happier modeling.I actually used to think that I'm pretty instead of attractive! But I realized the truth while growing up and had always been disappointed that my nose seemed a bit too low. But everything changed once I started modeling. Having defined eyebrows and a rounded forehead is who I am so I'm thankful for it.Everytime I meet Jang Yoon-ju, she gives me a lot of advice. One thing I remember in particular is: "You need to know your strengths and bring them out."I don't like chocolates. I don't think my body takes it in well. I like fruits, vegetables and sashimi. To the point that if my mom orders a super large dish of sashimi for me, I can eat all of it by myself.I like bright and pretty photographs but I like high fashion editorials which give off strong and powerful vibes. I'd like to do a photoshoot in like a sewage with dirt all over my body. I think I'd do well at it if someone asked me to.I think I like guys that are haughty and the bad boy type. I'm not too keen on guys who send emoticons and all in their text messages. And right now, I don't even want a boyfriend.But I really like Gang Dong-won. He's amazing. He may be in the military now but I'll always be waiting for his return as a fan. What should I say if I get to meet him in person? Hello? No. I don't think I'd be able to say a single word because I'd be so nervous.※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Choi Ji-Eun five@10 아시아 Photographer : Chae ki-won ten@10 아시아 Editor : Jang Kyung-Jin three@10 아시아 Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>