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saw6436
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon, ROK
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| Not a model but I used to shoot TV commercials here. Real pain in the ass. The pay was pretty good. Nobody ever bothered to check on my Vias status or check on the legality of my work. |
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Thewhiteyalbum
Joined: 13 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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| bassexpander wrote: |
| I usually get about 2 calls a month, but I can't be bothered. They always move production dates and that screws up my schedule. |
Of course you do. Of course you do. |
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Bryan
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I recently broke up with a K-girl model and if she answers my call maybe I can help you out. I guess it might be different for you than her though as she started when she was younger. I know she used to go to some special hagwon as a kid for that kinda stuff, but I think her parents probably got her into it. |
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Scotticus
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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| crossmr wrote: |
My understanding is only if you were to get another visa. On an F2 you can work at anything you want, but an E2 you're limited to a single job at a single school regardless of what your boss says. Now I believe you can talk to immigration about working outside the scope of your sojourn, but I'm not sure what that entails. |
While you're technically only allowed one job for your E-2, there ARE ways around it. However it's a huge hassle for a person on an E-2 to go through all the paperwork that making it legal entails. Most companies are not going to want to put in the time and effort if they're only using you for one shoot on one day. F visas are much preferred. |
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Thewhiteyalbum
Joined: 13 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Bryan wrote: |
| I recently broke up with a K-girl model and if she answers my call maybe I can help you out. I guess it might be different for you than her though as she started when she was younger. I know she used to go to some special hagwon as a kid for that kinda stuff, but I think her parents probably got her into it. |
Of course you did. Of course you did. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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tombirner
Joined: 19 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Bump.
Can anyone send me phone numbers or e-mail addresses or general information about how to get started? I got stopped in Itaewon and asked to do a shoot for some catalogue, but at the time I lived in Gwangju and had to go home the next day.
They wanted to pay 100,000W an hour. Is that good? Or what is typical pay?
What is the process? Do you get a headshot and take it to an agency? Or show up at an agency and if you're attractive enough they take you on? Anyone?? I don't think I could 'act sexy' with a straight face, but it'd be awesome to make some extra cash. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Thewhiteyalbum wrote: |
| Bryan wrote: |
| I recently broke up with a K-girl model and if she answers my call maybe I can help you out. I guess it might be different for you than her though as she started when she was younger. I know she used to go to some special hagwon as a kid for that kinda stuff, but I think her parents probably got her into it. |
Of course you did. Of course you did. |
Isn't this enough to give credibility to that?
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| I've been on TV several times without the appropriate visa, nobody cares. I'm a student. |
For the OP:
I have modeled for Koreans the last three years mostly in the undergarmet fashion (boxers, not briefs). It's a good gig. |
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Thewhiteyalbum
Joined: 13 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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| esetters21 wrote: |
| Thewhiteyalbum wrote: |
| Bryan wrote: |
| I recently broke up with a K-girl model and if she answers my call maybe I can help you out. I guess it might be different for you than her though as she started when she was younger. I know she used to go to some special hagwon as a kid for that kinda stuff, but I think her parents probably got her into it. |
Of course you did. Of course you did. |
Isn't this enough to give credibility to that?
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Sure it is..sure it is.  |
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Koveras
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:28 am Post subject: |
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| So if not Korea (on an E2), does anyone know how to get into modelling in North America? It seems like a decent gig. |
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just4u
Joined: 30 May 2007
Location: Georgia, USA
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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If you're from the West, Korea is the place to be on tv (sometimes, without knowing about it  ) so be ready if you're shy. Just know that any random day you leave the house, you may end up on Korean television especially if you're a customer at a new establishment. Taiwan sometimes uses women for trade shows, car shows, Korea may use you for makeup shows, but, as many things in Korea, this just kind of *happens*, usually when you're not expecting it.
I have never been to Hong Kong but there are professional models there including, so I heard, Elyse (sp?) from America's Next.
At the risk of being flamed (biting my nails with nervousness as I type this) there ARE professional agencies in JAPAN that represent foreigners and it's also a great way to make money over there. Look in the major cities. I'm not going to go any further with this to avoid being flamed. (I am nervous even mentioning Japan anymore on this forum but that is where it's at if you're a foreign model.)
Best of luck to you. |
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just4u
Joined: 30 May 2007
Location: Georgia, USA
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Koveras wrote: |
| So if not Korea (on an E2), does anyone know how to get into modelling in North America? It seems like a decent gig. |
In America? Move to a major city. That's is where the major markets are, major coastal cities with the rare exception in the middle of the country being Texas where it is possible to find work.
ATLANTA has a market for models including some Korean and Korean/mixed models who are getting to be well known as well as a large Korean community, just in general.
Best of luck to you as well. |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Thewhiteyalbum wrote: |
| bassexpander wrote: |
| I usually get about 2 calls a month, but I can't be bothered. They always move production dates and that screws up my schedule. |
Of course you do. Of course you do. |
Not lying.
Anyone who knows anything about how they hire foreigners for acting here will know that what I've said is hardly bragging. Cripes, just look at about any foreigner acting on TV these days and you'll realize that little talent is involved. Even talented actors are prompted to act in a totally unnatural way. As for me, I've done mostly non-speaking parts and off-camera voice work. I've also been known to walk away from people who aren't handling paperwork legally. Do that to a Korean "agency" on the set, and they tend not to call you back -- fine by me. I'd rather get one call a month from a legal outfit than 10 from a huckster trying to make a dime off of my back and make me take the fall.
I was called to be in three movies last year. That is something I hope to do some day. Unfortunately, I was headed to the US last summer, and wasn't able to be in any of them. Oh, one of them might have worked out, but they kept moving the shoot date. Just two weeks ago, I was called to do a show about foreigners married to Koreans. Said, "No thanks" to that!
Let these guys know you have an F-2, and Bob's your uncle. It's important to have a flexible schedule, however, because 70 percent of the plans they make will change. Don't believe me? Try it. Anyone really interested in this can fire me a PM. It also helps to scan the Korea Herald classifieds in the community area.
Some day they'll probably stop calling me. I could care less, because to them, I'm just some waygook that can make money for them if they fill an open spot. It has nothing to do with talent at all. |
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mindmetoo
Joined: 02 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Thewhiteyalbum wrote: |
| bassexpander wrote: |
| I usually get about 2 calls a month, but I can't be bothered. They always move production dates and that screws up my schedule. |
Of course you do. Of course you do. |
You should do your research who you're talking to. You're just looking like a foolish noob. |
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gangpae
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| bassexpander wrote: |
| Thewhiteyalbum wrote: |
| bassexpander wrote: |
| I usually get about 2 calls a month, but I can't be bothered. They always move production dates and that screws up my schedule. |
Of course you do. Of course you do. |
Not lying.
As for me, I've done mostly non-speaking parts and off-camera voice work. I've also been known to walk away from people who aren't handling paperwork legally. Do that to a Korean "agency" on the set, and they tend not to call you back -- fine by me. I'd rather get one call a month from a legal outfit than 10 from a huckster trying to make a dime off of my back and make me take the fall.
I was called to be in three movies last year. |
I sense a podcast. |
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