How to join MOMO Agency as an international model

By MOMO Agency bookers · 6 min read · Updated October 2026

Model in a red dress photographed in Seoul

Joining MOMO Agency is straightforward. Recruitment is open all year, and every complete application is reviewed by our bookers. This guide explains exactly what to send and what happens next.

Key takeaways
  • Apply by email to momoagency.model@gmail.com at any time of year.
  • Send 4 to 6 recent polaroids, your measurements, portfolio, Instagram, nationality and available dates.
  • Our bookers review every complete application and arrange a short video call with shortlisted models.
  • Accepted models receive a clear English contract and full support with the C-4 or E-6 visa.

Who can apply

Korean clients’ current demand is centred on Western models (Europe, North America and South America, including Brazil and Mexico) and East Asian models (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore), so these are the markets we mainly recruit from. We also welcome new faces: talented models who are just starting out are encouraged to apply, even with little or no experience. We represent women, men, kids (with a parent or guardian) and mature models.

You do not need previous experience in Asia. We look for models who are professional, reliable and comfortable on camera, with a look that fits Korean beauty, fashion, e-commerce or commercial clients.

What to send in your application

Email momoagency.model@gmail.com with the subject Model Application – Work in Korea and include:

ItemDetails
Polaroids4 to 6 recent photos: front, profile, full body, no makeup, natural light
MeasurementsHeight, bust or chest, waist, hips, shoe size
PortfolioLink to your book, website or agency page
Instagram / TikTokYour public handles
Personal detailsName, nationality, current city, age
AvailabilityThe dates you can come to Korea

If you already have a mother agency, tell us. We are happy to work together with your agency.

How we review applications

  1. Profile review. Our bookers check your polaroids, measurements and portfolio against current client demand.
  2. Video call. Shortlisted models have a short call so we can get to know you and answer your questions.
  3. Offer. If we can create work for you, we send an offer with proposed dates and conditions.

We reply to every complete application. Incomplete applications, especially without polaroids, are much harder for us to review.

What the contract covers

Every model receives a written contract in English before any visa application. It sets out the contract period, how you are paid, the agency commission, what MOMO provides and your responsibilities on set. Read more in our guide to contracts, pay and tax in Korea.

After you sign

Once the contract is signed, we prepare your invitation and the Korean-side documents for your C-4 or E-6 visa, and guide you through the embassy application in your country. When you arrive in Seoul, our team helps you settle in and starts sending you to castings.

MOMO Agency meeting space in Seoul
We meet every new model at our Gangnam office.

Frequently asked questions

When can I apply to MOMO Agency?

Any time. MOMO Agency recruits international models year-round.

Can I apply if I already have an agency?

Yes. Tell us who your mother agency is and we can work together with them.

Do you represent kids and mature models?

Yes. MOMO Agency represents women, men, kids and mature models. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This guide is written by the booking team at MOMO Agency, a model agency in Gangnam, Seoul that recruits international models and sponsors C-4 and E-6 work visas. Visa and tax rules can change; we confirm current requirements for every model before they apply.

Ready to model in Seoul?

Open call · Always recruiting · momoagency.model@gmail.com

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For international modelsWant to model in Seoul? Read our guides.