VOGUE KOREA
RULES
THE FASHION WORLD
WITH
BLACK AND WHITE SHOTS
 Perfect Shot: Lee Joon Gi in his Prada suit
Who would have thought that Vogue Korea could so effectively capture the emotional intensity of Lee Joon Gi and Son Hyun Joo in such incredibly stunning black and white photographs? Those shots showcase an alliance between fashion and art that only a few fashion photographers could match. It is a master stroke of genius on the part of Vogue Korea to have captured the powerful evocation of the actors' anguish and helplessness.
The July 2017 issue only features the two actors from the South Korean version of Criminal Minds. It is evident that the skilful photographer and the rest of the creative fashion team have made excellent use of chiaroscuro lighting - light and shadow in the black and white images. The strong tonal contrasts between light and dark dramatically reveal the emotional intensity, especially the grimness and distress of the two characters of Criminal Minds. The incredible play of light casts sombre shadows on the human figures. Is it a foreshadowing of the mysteries, secrets and horrors that viewers could expect to see in the coming drama?
The two profilers, who are suitably clothed, pull off the minimalist look in their Vogue photo shoot.
The masculine and dashing Alpha Male, Lee Joon Gi, looks cold, tough and unapproachable but is undeniably gorgeous in black. He wears a Man On The Boon double-breasted jacket with a black Wooyoungmi knit top which is teamed with a pair of Ports 1961 pants and a pair of Guiseppe Zanotti shoes.
The forlorn-looking senior profiler, Son Hyun Joo, wears a grey Time Homme suit, a Cos cotton shirt, a Z Zegna crew-neck sweater and a pair of Hugo Boss lace-up shoes.
The photographer has captured Kim Hyun Joon’s (Lee Joon Gi) expression of wrath, utter frustration and pain. The powerful image, one of the most stunning monochromatic images in fashion magazines, should earn Vogue Korea lavish praise.
THE DARK SIDE
OF
HUMAN NATURE
In the image, the shards of glass from the shattered bottle is the symbol of the unleashing of Hyun Joon’s wrath, pain and anguish in his attempts to capture the enemy. Evil people with twisted minds can get under one’s skin very easily. Would he lose himself in the process?
Should Hyun Joon fail to ferret out the criminals from their lairs, would there be, underneath his frothing pain and mental agony, ripples of self-loathing as well? Hyun Joon would be, in a word, tormented, that is, if he is unable to bring those criminals to justice.
Is it not interesting that the darker side of the profilers whose responsibility is to probe and analyse the psyche of criminals is being probed by the camera?
The shots draw attention to the sad plight of the profilers. Lee is shown in mental agony. He looks almost ferocious. Although Lee Joon Gi’s unflinching gaze smoulders with anger, it also carries with it a melancholic aura that clouds his perfect features. But, the edginess in his eyes does not lessen the appeal of his irresistible and heart-stopping looks. Suffering is also evident on Son Hyun Joo’s face .
What Vogue has conjured in the viewers’ mind is the brotherhood of the profilers that bonds them in their utter helplessness and despair. Commiserating with each other, they drown their sorrows and anger in wine.
THE LIGHT
Although the two profilers look physically and psychologically drained and strained, the sheer beauty of the shot reveals the birth of a budding bromance between the two men.
It is learnt from the Vogue interview that Lee Joon Gi always looks forward to having on-screen chemistry with other actors in all his projects. Sparks should fly between Lee and some female star in Criminal Minds. It would be magical and sizzling. And in the case of Son Hyun Joo, Lee’s fans also hope that they would have some lively chemistry or bromance. Perhaps their close collaboration to hunt criminals down would lead to some jaw-dropping and overpowering emotional bonding between Kim Hyun Joon and the senior profiler!
Do we get the impression that Vogue’s monochromatic pictures of the sombre characters predict in advance what would be in store for Criminal Minds viewers? If the shots correctly depict the mood of the drama, one can be sure that the dark gripping tales of Criminal Minds would not only shred the viewers’ nerves but also make them appreciate those who work on the right side of the law!
Another beautiful black and white shot shows Lee with his head thrown back sexily. Lee wears the same formal Prada suit as the top image of him in repose. The suit is paired with a white Sandro Homme knit top.  
Yet another stunning black and white picture
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LEE JOON GI
THE LOOK IN HIS EYES
HUMAN CONNECTION
In another black and white shot - a portrait shot, Lee Joon Gi wears a stylish white Hermes long-sleeve shirt with a unique black and grey stripe pattern. Absolutely gorgeous!
Keep it in mind that like in most monochromatic shots, the emotions cannot escape the lens of the camera. Although Lee’s countenance is serious, a hint of a smile curves his lips.
For years, women have been fascinated by Lee Joon Gi’s Phoenix Eyes for in them, they see a connection with him. Those dark and deep, piercing velvety eyes of the multi-talented actor rule the ladies’ hearts.
But, what really touches hearts in the black-and-white Vogue portrait shot is the unconscious angst that is reflected in those eyes. For an actor, the conveyance of emotion is vital and Lee’s eyes communicate an intensity and passion that is bound to put not just women but also men under his spell. If Lee Joon Gi turns out to be the object of the audience’s fantasies again, no one is surprised.
 
provocative
alluring
intense
sexy
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THE OTHER SIDE
OF DARKNESS 
On the other side of darkness, in the bright light, is the hot and dishy Hyun Joon.
Red Hot: Kim Hyun Joon – a hot blooded man
Violence: Shards of glass from a shattered bottle
Lee Joon Gi, who is renowned for his perfect facial features, is resplendent in a shiny long sleeve, maroon overcoat which he teams with a maroon crew neck sweater and black pants. That gorgeous man looks seductively at the viewers. Surely, even with his minimalist fashion ensemble, Lee could still capture the imagination of people. His style is so fashionable that his ensemble might even become all the rage among the men!
Sexy and scrumptious
Hyun Joon: Soju for solace
The 'come-hither' look
Seductive profiler
Profiler in in a sexy pose
Perfect: The profiler’s profile
Profiler: Sharp dresser with an intense, sensual gaze
Smart looking profiler: A style worth imitating
Profiler: Handsome and dashing
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WORK OF ART
IN
WORK OF ART
Lee Joon Gi, God’s gorgeous work of art, looks fascinating as he crouches in Man’s beautiful work of art.
With his thumb in the mouth, the profiler mulls over some criminal evidence.
In another work of art, Lee looks effortless attractive even as he slouches against a wooden table.
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VOGUE KOREA
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VOGUE
INTERVIEW
LEE JOON GI            
*Vogue Korea’s Interview (Translated)
*Vogue Korea’s Interview (Korean)
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