Topic

Castings in Asia

Guides and articles on this topic.

Close-up portrait of Ellie with her hair down, looking at the camera

Modelling in Seoul: Ellie on Castings and Life in Korea

Model Ellie shares her experience of a modelling contract in Seoul: daily castings, settling into life in Korea, homesickness and the reality behind the shoots.

Model in distressed denim leaning on a waterfront railing, an Asian city skyline of skyscrapers across the bay

Comparisons

Modelling in China vs South Korea: Which Market Suits You?

China or South Korea for your first modelling contract? An honest comparison of work, pay mechanics, visas, agencies and pressure — from a working mentor.

Model posing full-length in a narrow Seoul alley lined with Korean restaurant signs

Asia

Modelling in South Korea 2026: Agencies, Visas & Pay

A practical guide for foreign models in South Korea: agency requirements, applications, C-4 and E-6 visas, working conditions and realistic pay in 2026.

Model holding her comp cards on a city street in China, high-rise buildings and Chinese shop signs behind her

Asia

Modelling in China 2026: Pay, Visas, Contracts & Scams

Working as a model in China in 2026: what agencies really pay, whether you need a Z visa, how contracts work, and the scams to dodge. An honest mentor's guide.