Lee Sora, 56, Paris Supermodel

56-year-old model Lee Sora is taking on Paris Fashion Week after 30 years, sharing her feelings ahead of her runway return. Lee Sora posted a Paris poster for MBC's variety show 'Sora and Jin Kyung' on her social media, revealing, "​After many twists and turns, I've finally gone to Paris." In the revealed poster, Lee Sora, along with her close friend Hong Jin Kyung, showcased intense model charisma against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.

Lee Sora confessed that the preparation process for Paris Fashion Week was "a series of extreme situations that made everything back in Korea feel insignificant," revealing the difficulties she faced. Nevertheless, she expressed deep empathy, saying, "​I finally understood how the younger junior models working overseas must feel." Regarding her feelings about appearing on the stage of her dreams, she added, "​Even looking at the photos, it still feels surreal."

Previously, Lee Sora appeared flustered on the broadcast of 'Sora and Jin Kyung' after receiving harsh criticism from current global top models, who told her "your walk is old." Lee Sora, who won the first Super Model Contest in 1992, announced her return to modeling by challenging the Paris Collection stage again after 30 years through 'Sora and Jin Kyung'. 'Sora and Jin Kyung' airs every Sunday at 9:10 PM on MBC.

The first episode of 'Sora and Jin Kyung' delivered touching moments to viewers with Lee Sora and Hong Jin Kyung's reunion after 15 years and their challenge towards the Paris runway. The broadcast marked a smooth start with a 3% viewership rating, and notably, the 'walking hell training' scene recorded a peak viewership of 4.8% per minute.

Lee Sora and Hong Jin Kyung, two legendary models who dominated the 90s, reunited after 15 years and exchanged warm feelings for each other amidst some initial awkwardness. Lee Sora gifted Hong Jin Kyung a letter, and Hong Jin Kyung presented Lee Sora with homemade kimchi, adding to the heartwarming atmosphere. The two decided to pursue their Paris Fashion Week challenge, overcoming past trauma from harsh dieting experiences.