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Korea's Next Top Model ''Korea's Next Top Model'' (abbreviated as KNTM; also known as ''Do-jeon! Supermodel Korea'' (도전! 수퍼모델 코리아; ) is a South Korean reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of ''Korea's Next Top Model' ...
'' (or ''Do-jeon Supermodel Korea'') aired from September to December 2010 on OnStyle. On 6 January 2010 it was announced that Korean channel Onstyle would begin production of a Korean version of the model search show. Jang Yoon-Ju helmed the judging panel as the host of the show. The international destination was
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. This season featured fourteen contestants in its final cast. The prizes for this season included: A cash prize of 100,000,000
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, a cover shoot and editorial in W Magazine Korea, a contract with
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and a modelling contract with
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. The winner was 21-year-old Lee Ji-min, who beat fellow finalists Kim Na Rae and Lee Yoo Kyung who both ended up in runner-up position respectively.


Cast


Contestants

''(Ages stated are at start of contest and use the Korean system of determining age)''


Judges

*Jang Yoon-ju *Lee Hye-ju *Logan Kang *Woo Jong-wan


Other cast members

*Park Hyung-jun


Episodes


Results

: The contestant was eliminated : The contestant won the competition


Post–''Top Model'' careers

*Kim Yu-ri did not pursue modelling after the show. *Lee Eun-young signed with
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. She took a number of test shots and was featured on ''
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'' in May 2011. She has walked in fashion shows for Jaehwan Lee Spring/Summer 2012 and
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Spring/Summer 2012. Lee retired from modeling in 2014. *Shin Young-eun did not pursue modelling after the show. *Suk Dan-bi signed with
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. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Graphy - Hair&Beauty November 2011. She has modeled for Mosca Clothing, Cres. E Dim. FW14,... and walked in fashion shows of Cres. E Dim., Rêvasseur SS14, Singapore Designers Showcase FW14, Yohanix FW15, Noir Contemporain FW16, VVV Korea SS17,... Beside modelling, Suk is also co-founder of a clothing line called The Rumor Shop. She retired from modeling in 2017. *Kim Ye-ji signed with
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References

{{Korea's Next Top Model Korea's Next Top Model 2010 South Korean television seasons