Byeon Woo-seok, a South Korean actor and model, recently discussed his experience of being turned down by high-end fashion behemoth Prada at the start of his career and eventually becoming a beloved brand ambassador. This change highlights the significance of keeping the course ahead of industry unpredictability.
Many have applauded Byeon's story as they find courage and endurance. The impact Byeon's narrative had on his listeners motivated many to stay on even amid trying circumstances.
Byeon Woo-seok recounts his rejection by Prada in his early days and later his comeback as the brand's ambassador: Fans' Reaction
On their X.com handle, Pop Base shared a post, sharing the news of Byeon Woo-seok as the brand ambassador of Prada. The post was captioned:
"Byeon Wooseok tells ELLE Korea feeling discouraged after auditioning and being rejected by PRADA for Milan Fashion Week during his modeling days. Now, he returns as their global ambassador."
One of his top fans retweeted the post, to share his journey of resilience, captioning:
"A FLEX" (@arohavalerie on X.com)
The comment section was filled with encouragement, and fans were proud of his successful journey. Some of the comments were:
"he's proven that setbacks can be stepping stones to success" (@ogocyndy3 on X.com)
"Wow, Byeon Wooseok's journey from Prada rejection to global ambassador is inspiring! Love his style in this ELLE Korea shoot, total glow-up! 💫" (@udprocks190 on X.com)
"Byeon Wooseok went from being turned away to owning the spotlight—now that's a full-circle moment!" (@shauvikkumar on X.com)
The overall sentiment of the comments reflects how proud his fans are, about his resilience and hard work. They express their happiness about his success and look forward to seeing him achieve great heights in his career.
Recalling the incident of his previous rejection, Byeon Woo-seok spoke to Elle Korea, saying,
"Back when I was a model, I actually failed the auditions for Prada. Watching a show I had really wanted to walk in was really moving."
He further added,
"Instead of spending time feeling burdened, I focus on what I can do and let the results unfold naturally, all I can do is give my best as I always have. That way, I won't have any regrets and I can at least be true to myself."
Another post was added by Prada itself, on Instagram, announcing Byeon Woo-seok as its brand ambassador, and tagging him in the post. It was captioned:
"Prada is pleased to announce Byeon Wooseok, Korean actor, as Prada’s brand ambassador."
Fans were excited about his new venture and congratulated him, they expressed so through comments such as:
"Congratulations🔥🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉" (@mirro.v on Instagram)
"We love you:)" (@roonika89 on Instagram)
The overall sentiment of the comments highlighted a sense of pride and admiration for Byeon's dedication.
The official X.com handle of Prada added a post on their page, where Byeon is seen heading to Milan as the brand ambassador, to attend the womenswear fashion show. The post was captioned:
"Prada Ambassador Byeon Wooseok heads to Milan in a full Prada look to attend Prada FW25 Womenswear Fashion Show."
Advocates have noted this shift from exclusion to inclusion. Many believe his journey is fantastic and reflects his great dedication to his career. The story of Byeon Woo-Seok is a striking illustration of how a tenacious search could finally pay off.

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