Legendary Supermodel Lee So-ra Returns to the Runway in New Reality Show 'So-ra and Jin-kyung'

'So-ra and Jin-kyung' unveils the 'Legendary Portfolio' of supermodel Lee So-ra's illustrious career.

MBC's new reality show 'So-ra and Jin-kyung' follows first-generation supermodels Lee So-ra and Hong Jin-kyung as they reignite their passion for the runway, a journey they first embarked on in their 20s. In the premiere episode airing on the 26th, Lee So-ra revisits her legendary career by organizing her portfolio in preparation for her appearance at Paris Fashion Week.

Lee So-ra burst onto the scene as the winner of Korea's first-ever 'Supermodel Selection Contest.' Her 20s were marked by a meteoric rise to fame, earning her the nickname 'the Jennie of the 90s.' She dominated the advertising world, featuring in commercials for top brands like shampoo, cosmetics, jeans, and beverages, and graced numerous magazine covers.

Released in 1998, the 'Lee So-ra Diet Video' surpassed one million sales and is considered a classic in South Korea's home training history. She later showcased her charisma as the host of all seasons of the fashion survival show 'Project Runway Korea.' The premiere episode will highlight her illustrious career, adding weight to her return to modeling.

Despite her glamorous career, the show will also reveal her quirky and down-to-earth daily life. From birdwatching and uploading photos to social media to solving Rubik's cubes for mental focus, the contrast between model Lee So-ra and the person Lee So-ra promises to offer unique entertainment.

Lee So-ra shared a viewing tip for the audience eagerly awaiting the premiere. "Every day of filming was a new challenge, and just the act of 'challenging' itself was energizing," she said. "I hope viewers will join us on this journey and that it inspires those hesitating before their own challenges."

'So-ra and Jin-kyung' premieres on Sunday, the 26th, at 9:10 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr