Growing up as someone that was different from other kids of his age, he suffered from mocking and scorn by young and adult Koreans. His mother was always supportive and encouraged him to face the hardships. He found comfort growing up in Itaewon, an area in Seoul packed with foreigners and bi-racial children. Han Hyun-min was recruited as a fashion model at the early age of sixteen. He finally found his escape and excelled as a fashion model. By becoming a model, he gained confidence and enjoyed being the center of attention. As a dark skin model, he was discriminated against for his appearance but he struggled and made a way for himself to succeed in modeling. Nowadays, he appears in many variety shows and proudly shows his unique look. He aims to be a humble role model for other multicultural kids in Korea. In this article, Channel Korea will talk about Han Hyun-min. So stay tuned and keep scrolling down.
Full Profile of Han Hyun-min
Name: Han Hyun-Min Date of Birth: May 19th, 2001 Place of Birth: Seoul, Korea Height: 189 cm Religion: Protestant Management: SF Entertainment Zodiac: Taurus Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Snake Instagram: h_h_m0519 Facts
His hobbies are playing soccer, basketball, baseball, and games He prefers Korean black-bean-sauce noodles compared to seafood noodles Han Hyun-min and his family live in Itaewon He is a fan of the Korean baseball team Hanhwa Eagles His professional model name is simply “Han” His mother came from Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province His father came to seek asylum in Korea He was included in Time’s 30 Most Important Teens of 2017
Career
Han Hyun-min debuted at the 2016 Seoul Fashion Week, modeling Heich Es Heich in a green suit and deep purplish-red haircut. His appearance stood out from other models. During his middle school days, he visited the PC Room frequently and became friends with one of the employees. His friend said that his uncle who runs a clothing shop was looking for a model. His friend showed Han Hyun-min’s picture to his uncle. His uncle asked for Han Hyun’s min contact number and they took pictures of Han Hyun-min wearing his clothes. A modeling agency found out his pictures on Instagram and contacted him. They met in a coffee shop in Itaewon and he was cast for a model on the spot. The modeling agency sought him as soon as they saw his walk. Regarding his casting process and early career as a fashion model, Han Hyun-min recalled that he taught himself by watching YouTube videos on how to stride like a fashion model. He felt privileged because other models went through hardships and rigorous training while he earned a contract from a sudden casting. In his early career as a fashion model, people assumed him as a foreign model. Another foreign model tried to speak to him in English but he barely speaks English at all. Several fashion brands and designers refused to sign him because of his skin color. He was determined to succeed and discrimination couldn’t break his heart.
Filmography
Television Series
Variety Shows
Radio Music Videos
Parents And Family
Han Hyun-min was born to a Korean mother, Han Hye-jin and a Nigerian father, Awetairus in 2001. His father used to work as an export trader and changed his job to an English teacher. Han Hyung-min is the oldest son of the family. He has three younger brothers and two younger sisters. Koreans often mistake Han Hyun-min as a foreigner because of his appearance. However, he is a genuine Korean citizen by birth and has only Korean nationality since his mother decided not to register his birth in the Nigerian embassy. His family never gave him an English or a Nigerian name. In KBS2’s Happy Together, he revealed that he was an only son for nine years. Feeling lonely and having no one to play with, he asked his mother for a younger brother or sister. She gave birth to Jude Han, Sheila Han, Amy Han, Amos Han, and the youngest. He was extremely happy with his younger brothers and sister. The youngest one shares the same birthday as Han Hyung Min. Since he is a high school student, his parents manage all of his money and contracts. He said that his mother’s behavior toward him changed drastically after signing a contract as a professional model. She used to shout his name out loud but nowadays she calls him softly. They used to have soup and one side dish on the dinner table but recently his mother prepares so much food for the family members. In MBC’s Radiostar, he explained a lot of misleading information about his family. He said that his father came to seek asylum in Korea. His Nigerian father speaks English while his mother speaks Korean. His mother translated his father’s words in Korean for Han Hyun-min and his brothers and sisters. It is the main reason he can’t speak English at all. Due to his mother’s impatient character, she felt troublesome registering for dual citizenship and chose to register Han Hyung-min with only a Korean nationality.
