Actor Seo In-guk’s latest editorial for Allure Korea, penned by Kim Jung-hyun, is a bold assertion of artistic autonomy and emotional grit, where climbing the heights of challenge is not a metaphor—it’s a way of life. Seo steps into the frame as more than just a performer; he is the architect of his own creative ascent, sculpting every moment with unflinching resolve and aesthetic virtuosity.

Fashion as Identity

Seo In-guk’s persona in “Beyond the Climb” is a study in tension and harmony, blending soft, ethereal touches—a peachy blush, cherry-red lips—with the sharp clarity of his gaze and posture. The wardrobe speaks in textures and contrasts: bold silhouettes meet subtle embellishments, reflecting not just the season’s mood but Seo’s internal landscape—a place where vulnerability is the highest form of elegance.

“He climbs, not because it’s easy, but because it’s essential.”

Challenge as Muse

“Taking on challenges isn’t a duty—it’s a privilege,” Seo tells Allure. Each shot pulses with kinetic energy, a living testament to transformation. Whether navigating new roles or changing the lens on masculinity, Seo treats each challenge as another brushstroke in his ever-evolving portrait. It’s this very willingness to risk and reinvent that sets him apart in an industry built on perpetual renewal.

“To challenge is to create; to create is to become.”

Emotional Resonance

But it’s not just about looking poised on set; it’s about the quiet resolve behind every pose. Seo’s blue-chip professionalism and bright energy fill the studio, yet beneath it all is a deep, contemplative spirit. His openness about purpose, happiness, and the sense of accomplishment elevates the editorial into an introspective journey—one that invites the reader to climb alongside him.

“Every step a new definition, every look a new edge.”

EDITOR | 김정현
PHOTOGRAPHER | LESS
STYLIST | 윤대희,이혜진(유넬)
HAIR | 이경혜
MAKEUP | 김지현

EDITOR | Kim Jung-hyun
PHOTOGRAPHER | LESS
STYLIST | Yoon Dae-hee, Lee Hye-jin (Yoonel)
HAIR | Lee Kyung-hye
MAKEUP | Kim Ji-hyun

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