Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls, is the final season of the Korean reality television show in which a number of women and men compete for the title of Korea's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modelling industry. This is also the first season to feature male contestants.KNTM5 Guys & Girls Official Website . OnStyle.
This season featured sixteen contestants in its final cast. 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 ESteem Entertainment and additional benefits for the winner of the season.
The international destination for the season was Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The winner of the competition was 23-year-old Hwang Kibbeum.
Cast Contestants (Ages stated are at start of contest and use the Korean system of determining age) Contestant Age Height Finish PlaceChoi Ji-in26Episode 116Jung So-hyun20Episode 215Chung Dong-kyu19Episode 314Shin Jae-hyuk21Episode 413Han Jian23Episode 512Kim Seung-hee1611Kim Jong-hoon23Episode 610Kim Yaelim19Episode 79–8Bang Tae-eun24Choi Jeong-jin29Episode 87Jeong Yong-soo19Episode 96Kim Min-jung17Episode 105–4Hyeon Ji-eun19Han Seung-soo19Episode 123–2Lee Cheol-woo23Hwang Kibbeum231
Judges
Other cast members
Episodes
Results OrderEpisodes1234567891012 1KibbeumKibbeumKibbeum Kibbeum 2KibbeumKibbeum 3 KibbeumKibbeum 4 KibbeumKibbeum 5 Kibbeum 6 JianJian 7 YaelimYaelim 8 Yaelim 9 KibbeumYaelim 10 Yaelim 11 12 JianJian13 Yaelim14Jian 15 YaelimJian16
The contestant was eliminated The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel The contestant won the competition In episode 5, there were two separate eliminations. The first took place outside of judging panel after a runway challenge, where Jian was eliminated. The second was a regular elimination, and it took place at panel. Episodes 7 & 10 featured double eliminations with the bottom three contestants being in danger of elimination. Episode 11 was a runway and talk show episode.
Post–Top Model careers Choi Ji-in did not pursue modeling after the show. Jung So-hyun signed with YG KPlus, Gost Agency, Oui Management in Paris, Monster Management in Milan, Wilhelmina Models & Select Model Management in London and One Management, The Youngbloods Management & Elite Model Management in New York City. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Vogue, Dazed, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, W, Fassion, Vogue China, The New York Times Style, Porter UK, M France, Singles December 2015, Allure May 2016, British Vogue August 2017, Vanity Fair France October 2017, Harper's Bazaar UK March 2018, Vogue Italia July 2018, Vogue Japan May 2019, Marie Claire, Vogue Germany September 2019, T Singapore September 2019, Vogue Thailand September 2019 August 2019, Vogue Hong Kong December 2019, Vogue Taiwan February 2020, Elle Taiwan July 2020, Vogue Portugal April 2022, Elle Singapore May 2023, Cosmopolitan December 2023,... She has modeled for Givenchy, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sisley, Münn, Le Snob, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Push Button Spring 2016, Yoon Choon Ho SS17, Fenty Beauty FW17, Helmut Lang FW17, Marc Jacobs SS18, Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2018, A.P.C. FW18, Hermès FW18, Versace FW18, Coach Resort 2019, Michael Kors SS19, We11-Done Resort 2021,... and walked in fashion shows of Alexander Wang, Hermès, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Michael Kors, Etro, Dries van Noten, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, Versace, Monse Maison, Sportmax, Soulpot Studio, Nohke, Suuwu FW15, Cristiano Burani FW16, Cividini FW16, Angelo Marani FW16, Surreal But Nice FW16, Desigual SS17, Concept Korea SS17, Kiok SS17, Jinteok SS17, Yohanix SS17, Marni FW17, Céline FW17, Chanel FW17, Fendi FW17, Bottega Veneta SS18, Kenzo SS18, Matty Bovan SS18, Trussardi SS18, Loewe SS18, Tommy Hilfiger SS18, H&M SS18, Helmut Lang SS18, Roberto Cavalli FW18, Victoria Beckham FW18, Emilio Pucci FW18, Longchamp SS19, Missoni F/W '19, Jeremy Scott FW19, Max Mara FW19, Peter Pilotto SS20, Moschino FW20, Oscar de la Renta FW20, Prabal Gurung FW22, Peter Do FW22, Rick Owens FW22, Gucci Cruise 2023, Puma SS23, Adeam SS23, Jonathan Simkhai SS23, Off-White Spring 2023,... Chung Dong-kyu signed with ESteem Entertainment. He has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Re.D SS15, Line Or Circle SS15, Supercomma B FW15,... He is no longer modeling in 2017 and currently own a clothing line called Gotter Gallery. Shin Jae-hyuk signed with YG KPlus. He has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Zara, Sewing Boundaries, Ordinary People, Seoul Motor Show 2015, Intercrew Seoul, Urban Code The Class, Supercomma B FW17, Sinclaire SS18, A.Bell FW18, Kwak Hyun Joo FW18,... He has appeared on magazine editorials for JunkieTV, The Big Issue #101 February 2015, Looktique May–June 2015, Grazia August 2015, Looker Thailand May 2016,... and walked in fashion shows of Resurrection by Juyoung Lee, Ordinary People, Songzio FW15, Dohn Hahn FW16, Munsoo Kwon, Kwak Hyun Joo FW18,... Shin retired from modeling in 2019. Han Jian signed with A.Conic Modelling Agency. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for modeled for Guess, Seoul Motor Show 2019, Pro-Specs FW20,... She has walked in fashion shows of Greedilous, Londoncloud, Dew E Dew E, Gaze De Line, Blank Seoul, S=YZ Studio, Graphiste Man.G, Lie Collection, Lie Sang Bong SS15, Wnderkammer FW15, Rocket x Lunch FW15, Issey Miyake SS16, Monica&Mobline FW16, Vleeda SS17, Bobojholic FW17, A.Bell SS18, Joseph Ahn SS18, Abraham K. Hangul FW18, A.Bell FW18, Exyai.W SS19, Moon J SS19, People Of The World FW19, Modernable FW19,... Kim Seung-hee signed with ESteem Entertainment. She has walked in fashion shows of Low Classic, The Studio K, A.Bell, Steve J & Yoni P, Cres. E Dim. SS16, Nohke FW16, D-Antidote SS18, Kwak Hyun Joo SS19, Ul:Kin FW19, Lang&Lu SS20,... She has modeled and shooting campaign for Fila, Puma, Naked Sense, Lucky Chouette, Atelier Nain, Seoulmetal Jewellery, Jambangee FW19, Mixxo Korea, Indicode Spring 2021, Starbucks,... and appeared on magazine editorials for W, Le Debut #31 Spring 2016, Cosmopolitan August 2020, Harper's Bazaar March 2021, Vogue February 2023,... Beside modeling, Kim has appeared in music video "Everything" by The Black Skirts and also pursue an acting career, which she signed with KeyEast and appeared on Love Revolution, Now, We Are Breaking Up,... Kim Jong-hoon signed with ESteem Entertainment. He has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Sting925, Metif Korea, STCO Korea, Paul & Louis, GXG Jeans Winter 2015, Samsung,... He has appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue December 2014, Geek FW14, Marie Claire Accessories SS15, Allure May 2015, Vogue Girl June 2015,... and walked in fashion shows of Ordinary People SS15, Roliat SS15, Leigh Seoul SS15, The Studio K SS15, Metrocity World SS15, Jarret SS15,... Beside modeling, Kim has appeared in music video "Diner" by Kangta. In 2018, Kim retired from modeling to pursue an acting career and signed with KeyEast and Andmarq Entertainment, which he appeared on More Than a Maid, Alchemist, Live, I Picked Up a Celebrity on the Street, Police University, From Now On, Showtime!,... Bang Tae-eun signed with ESteem Entertainment, IMG Models in New York City, D'Management Group in Milan, Mega Model Agency in Hamburg, Success Models in Paris, Dominique Models in Brussels and Nomad Management in New York City, Miami & Los Angeles. He has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Vogue Girl, L'Officiel Hommes, Elle, W, GQ, Luxury, Men's Folio Singapore, Singles December 2014, Cosmopolitan February 2015, Go Out February 2015, Allure September 2015, Nanyou Singapore SS15, Marie Claire Weddings SS15, Geek May 2016, GQ China March 2017, Neue Luxury Australia March 2017, Wedding 21 #221 July 2017, Vogue November 2019, Noblesse Weddings April 2022,... He has modeled for Zara, Naked Sense, Insilence FW14, Uniqlo FW14, EXR Performance SS15, T.I For Men FW15, Senselect, Able Jeans SS17, Harrolds Australia SS17, Nau Clothing, Push Button, Emporio Armani FW18.19, Find Kapoor, Duvetica SS22, Golemeth, Canon,... and walked in fashion shows of Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, Giorgio Armani, Kith, Beyond Closet, 87MM, Münn, D.Gnak, Sewing Boundaries, Byungmun Seo SS15, Cy Choi SS15, Sono Drs SS15, Supercomma B FW16, Tom Ford FW16, Charm's FW16, Bottega Veneta SS17, White Mountaineering SS17, The Kooples SS17, Zegna FW17, Fendi FW17, Rochambeau SS18, Tod's SS19, Thom Browne SS19, Etro SS19,... Kim Yaelim signed with YG KPlus. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Nylon, JunkieTV March 2015, Elle May 2015, Vogue Girl September 2015, Bnt International December 2015, Vogue June 2017, Mag & Jina June 2021,... She has modeled and shooting campaign for Tommy Hilfiger, Hang Ten, Nike, Skin Food, Kye Seoul, Joyrich SS15, Lucky Chouette SS15, Superga, 8 Seconds, Cres. E Dim., Used Future, Soluderm, LG, Pizza Hut, Nonghyup Bank, National Pension Service, Busan Motor Show,... and walked in fashion shows of Jarret, Mosca SS15, Youser SS15, Kwak Hyun Joo FW15, Suuwu FW15, Cres. E Dim. FW17,... Beside modeling, Kim is also pursue an acting career, which she appeared on We Broke Up, Bubbly Lovely, The Witch Store Reopens,... Choi Jung-jin signed with ESteem Entertainment. He has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Earl Jean, Kimseoryong,... He has appeared on magazine editorials for Allure May 2015, Go Out May 2016, Sure August 2016, Bnt International July 2018, Vogue February 2023,... and walked in fashion shows of Kimseoryong, Jeehee Sheen, Heich Es Heich FW15, Byungmun Seo FW15,... Jung Yong-soo signed with YG KPlus, Gost Agency, VNY Models in New York City, Elite Model Management in London, I Love Models Management in Milan and MGM Models & Marilyn Agency in Paris. He has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for GQ, Arena Homme +, Vogue Girl, Esquire, W, L'Officiel Hommes, Elle, Dazed, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, CéCi, Vogue December 2014, Go Out January 2015, InStyle January 2015, Style Chosun #148 January 2017, Men's Uno Hong Kong August 2016, The Bling Magazine January 2017, Revista Icon Spain #32 June 2017, Esquire Malaysia August 2019,... He has modeled for Songzio, SSENSE, Nohant, Juun.J, Zero Second SS15, Kimseoryong SS15, Kye Seoul FW15, 87MM- 16 Fall, Benetton Group India FW16, Münn SS17, Ordinary People S/S 17, Benetton Group Spring 2017, Grafen Official,... and walked in fashion shows of Prada, Valentino, Kenzo, Les Hommes, Songzio, Ordinary People, Kimseoryong, Caruso, Kye Seoul, Jarret, Munsoo Kwon, Beyond Closet, 87MM, Line Or Circle SS15, Lie Sang Bong SS15, Andy & Debb SS15, Arche SS15, VanHart di Albazar FW15, Push Button FW15, Mag & Logan FW15, Soulpot Studio SS16, John Richmond FW16.17, Mihara Yasuhiro FW16, Moohong FW16, Richmond FW16, Edward Crutchley SS17, Coach SS17, Helen Anthony SS17, Customellow SS17, JW Anderson FW17, Vivienne Westwood FW17, Frankie Morello FW17, Hugo Boss FW17, Philipp Plein FW17, Moncler Grenoble FW17, Bottega Veneta FW17, Topman SS18, Cottweiler SS18, Katie Eary SS18, Off-White SS18, N°21 SS18, Sean Suen SS18, VFiles SS18, Li-Ning SS19, Pal Zileri SS20, Stella McCartney SS20, Emporio Armani SS20, Neil Barrett SS20,...