Simpson Kim

Simpson Kim is a South Korean photographer, specializing in street style and fashion photography. In 2011, he left university and headed to New York to become a street photographer. He walked New York's streets every day, capturing the eclectic styles of the city. Since 2015, Simpson has worked with WWD for street style during Seoul Fashion Week. His photographs have been featured in Vogue US, British GQ, and The Hollywood Reporter, among other publications. He has also worked with various fashion brands around the world.

—  Selected Commercial Clients

Louis Vuitton, Bureau Betak, LG Energy Solution, Nikon Imaging Korea, Eider, Lotte Homeshopping, Sigongsa, Dynafit, Jeep Korea, Past Present Future, GU, CJ, Meclads, Hyoon, Raya, Bubulee, Konkuk Univ, Ulsan Univ, Nunuvinu, Sling Stone, Getty Images, ShutterStock, Eyeem, 4by4inc, Shinhan Bank, Naver Grafolio, Lotte, Apposter, Dentsu, Papajohn's, Swagger, Cracker Lab, Brand Networks, Carmona Design, Maians, Forest Laboratories, Bread & Boxers

—  Selected Editorial Clients

Penske Media, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD US, Robb Report, Vogue US, GQ British, WWD Korea, WWD Japan, EBS, Arirang TV, HIM Magazine, Rollingstone Korea, Fucking Young, Billboard Magazine, Arena Homme, Soma Magazine, The Wild Magazine, AXT Magazine

—  Honors and Awards

• Louis Vuitton Series 2 in Seoul Photography Contest Winner (2015)

• Fujifilm X-Series 5th Anniversary Photography Contest Participation Award (2016)

• Lotte x Naver Grafolio Creative Challenger Excellence Award (2016)

• Shortlisted For #CreateCOP25 Worldwide Competition by UN & Art Partner (2019)

• Nikon Imaging Korea Ambassador -2021 / Muse & Ambassador - 2024

—  Exhibition

• Solo

  - The Portrait of Howard Solomon @ The Morgan Library, NYC (2013)

  - ‘Coincidence’ @ Gallery Emok, Seoul, South Korea (2016)

  - ‘My eyes on you’ @ Nikon Korea HQ (2019)

• Group

  - Lotte x Naver Grafolio Creative Challenger ‘Light’ @ Lotte Department Avenuel Arthall, Seoul, South Korea (2016)

  - Art Busan 2019 International Fair @ Bexco, Busan, South Korea (2019)

  - [HOME/AWAY] @ The Korea Society, New York (2024)

  - Nikon Heritage Line Campaign [An Old Hobby] @ LES 601 Seongsu, Seoul (2024)

—  Book

• Street Photo Fighter (2022) / Publisher : Sigongsa