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Choi Han Bit is the First Korean Transgender Supermodel

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lilchoiboy18 in Breaking News! | 28 Jul 2009 - 10:40 AM

 
Choi Han Bit

For the past 20 days during the SBS "Open Hall" supermodel contest, many beautiful Korean women have been competing for the chance to become a supermodel. Choi Han Bit, a Korean transgender, has advanced to the finals of this competition. A spot in the finals is an almost guaranteed ticket to becoming a supermodel, regardless of the outcome of the contest. Korean news sites such as Naver and Donga have already proclaimed him her as the first domestic transgender supermodel.

Choi Han Bit

Choi Han Bit

She had lots of people to thank and things to say during her speech, especially her parents.

"Looking back, the situation I'm in would have seemed impossible to me as a child. I'm just so happy to be here right now and I want to become a dignified supermodel as well as a great role model. I would like to thank my parents for actively supporting me through the surgery and the pursuit of my dreams."

When asked if she would like to be a celebrity, she said that she did not want to use her transgender status to become a celebrity, but would rather become a celebrity through her hard work and passion.

Concluding her speech she said, "I would like to send a message to any other transgenders. Be dignified and proud of who you are."

To me, she seems to have the right stuff. A humble attitude and genuine sincerity are always good attributes in a superstar. I'm sure that whatever ends up happening, she will be one of the more positively viewed celebrities in Korea.

The finals will be held in Kyung Nam on September 25th. Stay tuned to allkpop for more information on Choi Han Bit.



  
 

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28 Jul 2009 - 10:43 AM

1. YoKaN (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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okay

 
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1st or 2nd?

 
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this dude is definitely better off as a girl…seriously

 
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It’s always nice to see individuals encourage others to be who they really are instead of hiding what others judge.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:45 AM

5. sujulove (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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uhmm…ok..

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:45 AM

6. Maknae (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Cool ~ I’ll keep an eye out for her.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:45 AM

7. Whoami (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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This is just f#$king sick…

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:47 AM

8. YuRi (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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omonaaaaaa…omonaaa…she’s hot…but..i wanna see ‘her’ old pics…when she was a guy!!!plzzzz….^^

 
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umm…..............

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:48 AM

10. CharmTrigger (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Transgenders should not be in a Womens Model Show.
Thats not right. Its really not right. A Man, become a Supermodel?
Ewww
I mean i don’t have Transgenders but, they shouldn’t be competing anywhere.

 
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Whoa.

I feel like a HUGE JERK for saying this but.. in the second picture, you can kinda see the uhm.. remains.. of the… yeah.. >.>

 
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uhmm wow…thats nice :3

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:49 AM

13. ewhfqfq (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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theres somethin popping out in her undie

 
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When someone do what he really want so he/she can do great things !

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:57 AM

16. dongsoo_5137 (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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first????

wow, she’ll do well i think

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 10:57 AM

17. Hmmm (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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I have no problem with the transgender thing but…. aren’t models supposed to be pretty? :/

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:00 AM

18. animrC (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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he or she or whatever is ugly!!!

 
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woah….. good luck to her. It would be a huge accomplishment.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:02 AM

20. just no (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Just because you cut off your dick/balls and grow your hair out doesn’t make you a SHE. He still has XY sex chromosomes which makes him MALE and unchangeable from that fact.

 
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lol, hes flat o:

 
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LOL the second picture.

Catwalk models don’t have to be pretty. As long as they have the body and look pokerface enough. It’s actors who have to be pretty.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:05 AM

23. Lalal (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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She’s still ugly though..

 
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WOW.  I would have never guessed.  The body is so feminine.. but the face is ugly >_>

 
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This is so awesome.  I hope this breaks some barriers in Korea.

 
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...erm..wierd…

 
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haha,
the girl in the background
her legs look a TOTALLY different color from her body.
xDDD

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:19 AM

28. IWantOutNow (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Sweet… we don’t even have one here in the states…. anyways talking about the subject check out THE CLIKS on youtube… not the click 5… no no no…. The CLIKS… the guy was a girl too.

 
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Wow! well good luck to her (him). I think she looks pretty. ^^ yay for breaking barriers.

 
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That’s great! People should be able to be who they want. She’s following her dreams!

@10: ...You do know that there are male super models…right?

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:25 AM

31. nopem (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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whoa some of the comments are just really totally ignorant and stupid

Transgender says its all, He is now a SHE so why not let HER live how she wants to?
Its so ignorant in saying she has no right in participating, because She WAS male?
so freakin childish

SOme people are born into the wrong body while they are male/female in heart
so they change and try to life according to it
there is really nothing wrong in her participating for the contest
I fnd her charismatic and wish her lots of luck
before ranting and bashing others with ignorant comments you guys should grow up and stfu for now-_-

 
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i’m glad she’s rly proud and all but i dunt think its fair for him/her to have participated becuz he got plastic surgery to look pretty while everyone else is mostly natural excpet maybe a nose

 
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Oh my fking shit. She/ HEEEE scared the shit outa me. That voice is not soothing to hear.

 
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she’s a really good dancer~! :D

 
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I hope that the opens the gate to inform people, and let go of some of the fears and prejudices associated with people who are different. It’s nice to see that the world is progressing and changing into a more accepting place. Although there are a few comments of ignorance on the page, know that is how it starts. First people need to be open to discussion before they even begin acceptance. No I’m not a transgender nor do I have any affiliation with them, I just think that as long as people are not harming or endangering others they should be able to live as they please. Wanna marry a man who cares, wanna get a sex change go for it. How others view and live their life makes no difference to me, so why should I try and control their happiness.

Sorry for the long post, but I really dislike ignorance.

 
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i`ll defenetly support her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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@36 I agree lots of ignorant comments on the page. But what can you do there’s many people who were brought up with conservative backgrounds, religious backgrounds that make them prejudice against people and situations and that can’t just be changed.

It’s great to see a transgender model in Korea, shows some modernizing in thoughts there.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:40 AM

39. :| (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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ive honestly seen better looking transvestites…. but im happy for her? XD

 
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Her speech makes me respect her though I don’t know if it is hers or something given to her by her agent.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:45 AM

41. Cantabelle (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Wow, she kind of looks like Son Dambi at some parts in the video (maybe that’s why she did her routines).

Anyways, she seems genuine and to be in the contest for the right reasons. For those of you who couldn’t understand Korean, she said in her speech (before she was nominated) that even if she got dropped, she’s going to believe that it’s because her abilities as a model were not prepared enough yet, rather than because she is a transgender. She also said that she’s not going to use her own status as a peg to gain fame, but rather prepare herself in a 100% fair way to win in the industry.

For someone like her, it’s easy to resent the world, but she seems to be extremely mature in harboring only good feelings and having optimism and trust in both herself and the system (or society, or whatever).

If she were a relenting, angry, resentful trannie, then people might be able to hate her, but in her current super-humble, optimistic mindset, I think anyone who puts her down is really putting himself down.

 
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um, really, not that hot…..

 
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reminds me of harisu.
I love Harisu so much!

 
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im proud of her and happy for her. she worked hard for it and she deserved it. and she isnt ugly. i prefer her having some flaws rather than being flawless and putting it into other’s faces. i hope she goes far because she def deserves it.

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:50 AM

45. Tawny Bangkok (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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oh she is not high fashion or even pretty and Thai tranny r looking way better and the voice also sound way feminine

 
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28 Jul 2009 - 11:50 AM

46. UpTownz (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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She kinda looks like a man also…

 
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it’s fun to see some of immaturity and ignorance on this page…. There’s nothing better than see the lack positive social advancement!
- Anyway, good for HER. There are evidently barriers that need breaking in South Korea (and other places) and she can be an intricate key in reversing some backwards mentalities.

 
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lmfao my brother just asked me who SHE was XD

 
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i think that’s great that there is a transgender model. She will be a great role model for the transgender community to show that everyone is equal and has different opinions. I think she is very brave and courageous. I will definitely support her.

 
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Wow people are so mean….I’m happy for her. It takes alot to go through that much

 


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