
Whether she’s on the runway or the sidewalk, Soo Joo Park doesn’t fly under the radar. She’s a barrier breaker who isn’t afraid to take charge and push for what she believes in. “When you become a model, you are kind of signing your life away in the sense that it’s not really within your control,” she says. “Even though I don’t get full control, I am always thinking of ways I can improve myself. I can suggest things. I can pose in a certain way or try something else entirely. It’s more about pushing boundaries in a good way and seeing how I can do more. Always more.”
See how she does it with this behind-the-scenes look at our May cover shoot. A L’Oréal Paris ambassador, Soo Joo and makeup artist Chiao-Li tested out the brand’s Infallible line on set in New York. Spoiler: It lasted all day.






“I usually like to wake up at least an hour and a half before I start my job so I can have my moment in the morning. I stay in bed for a little bit. I pet my cat. I make my coffee. I take my shower and apply some cream. I’m ready to go. I end up looking at my phone, but I try not to.”