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Su Park (hangul: 박수연; born February 1, 1994), also known as Suri, is a South Korean entrepreneur[1], art collector, curator[2], DJ, and socialite.[3] She was recognized on Forbes 2024 "30 Under 30" list for her contributions in the arts and across multiple industries.[4]

Early life

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Su Park was born in Seoul, South Korea, to investor Park Young-Ok[5] and a mother who is an interior designer and ceramics artist.[6] At the age of 13, she relocated to the United States to pursue her education.[7] She initially studied political communication at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., before moving to Paris[8] and shifting her focus to art history,[9] with a specialization in French art. Park furthered her education at the American University of Paris and La Sorbonne, and graduated from George Washington University. Additionally, she studied Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art[10] and Chinese language and literature at the University of Hong Kong.[11]

Career

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Fashion

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In 2019, Park launched the fashion and lifestyle brand Suri Paris, which operates in Paris, Seoul, and New York. The brand is known for blending Eastern and Western influences into a classic, feminine style.[12] As a fashion and lifestyle influencer with a significant social media following,[13] Park has collaborated with numerous high-end brands and served as a key opinion leader (KOL) ambassador for companies such as Fred[14]and Royal Salute. She has also partnered with brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Bang & Olufsen, Dyson, and Martell. Park is a regular attendee at fashion shows and is often seen in the front rows of major events.[15][16][17]

Art

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Park began her art career in 2017 as part of the VIP team at Art Basel Hong Kong. She served as the project manager for the VIP hospitality program during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.[18] In 2017, she joined her family’s investment fund, Smart Income Inc.[19], as an international director. She manages private investments and the family office, with a focus on expanding their portfolio into alternative assets, art acquisition, and early-stage companies.

In 2021, Park founded Maison Suri, a creative consultancy and art platform that curates immersive experiences through art and design. Under Maison Suri, she launched the multi-sensory exhibition Mind•full•ness.[20] during the inaugural edition of Frieze Seoul in 2022[21][22] The exhibition, which featured over 35 artists and 100 artworks, explored Korean contemporary art, particularly the Dansaekhwa movement, through multi-sensorial curation.[23][24][25][26] In 2023, Park opened the Circle of Arts & Culture foundation, aimed at supporting emerging talents.[27] She also hosted the ‘Abundance’ exhibition during Paris+ Art Basel in 2023, which focused on the intuition, wisdom, and spiritual fertility of female artists.[28][29]

Park was appointed director of Kukje Gallery Paris in 2022, coinciding with the gallery's inaugural year and the first edition of Paris+ Art Basel.[30][31]

Design

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Through a collaboration with Eastern Edition, Maison Suri opened a showroom[32] that exhibits designer furniture, offering a modern interpretation of the Joseon Dynasty Hanok lifestyle.[33] The showroom also features artworks by prominent artists, including Lee Ufan, Ha Chong-Hyun, Kwon Young-woo, and others.[34][35][36] Park is a global ambassador for the Italian design brand Molteni & C, and she headlined their 2023 global campaign.[37][38]

DJ

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Performing under the moniker Sunami, Park has been active as a DJ since 2022.[39] She frequently hosts events related to fashion and art, playing sets for brands such as Fred, Dolce & Gabbana, Pomellato, and Gucci.[40][41]

Cultural Involvement

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Cultural Exchange

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In recognition of her efforts to foster cultural exchange across industries, the Korean Cultural Center in France invited Park to participate in the 2023 conference Bridge to the World - Young Mentors of Korea. Her segment focused on the potential for cultural and artistic exchanges between Korea and France.[42][43][44] For the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Park was appointed as the main host and face of Korea House. She was responsible for conducting the opening ceremony, guiding the exhibition of Korean art and culture, and coordinating VIP events. Park also served as the director of Korea House during the Paris Paralympics.[45]

Philanthropy

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In May 2024, Park leveraged her platform to support the Korean second-hand luxury trading app CHIC’s Share Your Closet campaign. She donated pieces from her personal collection, with all proceeds and additional donations going to the Children’s Hospital of Seoul National University Hospital.[46]

References

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  1. ^ "Comment Suri Park, designer de Seoul, souhaite faire renaître la mode preppy?". 25 April 2023.
  2. ^ "포브스 '아시아 30세 이하 리더'에 메종수리 박수연 대표". 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Actor Park Bo Gum Spotted Hanging Out at Korean Socialite's Brunch Party with Parisians". 11 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Su Park". Forbes.
  5. ^ "Park Young-ok".
  6. ^ "파리 방돔 광장이 한눈에! 아트 디렉터 수리의 랜선집들이 #취향을담은집 - Elle Decor".
  7. ^ "수리의 탐나는 라이프". 13 July 2021.
  8. ^ "수리의 탐나는 라이프".
  9. ^ "봄 스타일 맛집! 인플루언서 3인의 스프링 룩 - Fashion | 코스모폴리탄 코리아 (Cosmopolitan Korea) | 패션 매거진, 패션 잡지, 화보맛집".
  10. ^ "수리의 탐나는 라이프". 13 July 2021.
  11. ^ https://artnomademilan.it/heejoon-lee/?lang=en
  12. ^ "Issue 5 (SOLD OUT) - Plus Magazine".
  13. ^ "Instagram".
  14. ^ "FRED".
  15. ^ "Fashion week, Tel-Aviv, Israel 2022". 17 November 2022.
  16. ^ "Say Who - Su Park".
  17. ^ "Korean-French art director, entrepreneur, socialite and model Su Park". 25 February 2023.
  18. ^ "'Emily in Paris' premise is eerily similar to these real-life influencers' lives". 13 October 2020.
  19. ^ "프랑스 파리에 '문경오미자 안테나숍' 오픈". 2 May 2019.
  20. ^ "한국 현대미술 통한 다감각 인터렉티브 '마음챙김' 전시회".
  21. ^ "PARNELL - DayTrip".
  22. ^ "Mind•full•ness".
  23. ^ http://www.sisamg.com/m/news.asp?seq=24647&section=5&page=33
  24. ^ "다감각 인터렉티브 '마음챙김' 전시회 용인 빌라드파넬…30일까지". 2 September 2022.
  25. ^ "용인 빌라드 파넬에서 현대미술가 35인 특별전".
  26. ^ "[ET] 슈퍼개미 자산가가 '어린이날' TV에 나온 이유(feat. '주식농부' 박영옥 대표)".
  27. ^ "Su Park, a modern Renaissance woman - Panorama".
  28. ^ https://www.maisonkorea.com/interior/2023/11/%EB%B9%84%EC%9B%8C%EB%82%B4%EB%8A%94-%EC%A7%91/
  29. ^ "ABUNDANCE | Maison Suri | Paris". 18 October 2023.
  30. ^ https://www.maisonkorea.com/interior/2023/11/%EB%B9%84%EC%9B%8C%EB%82%B4%EB%8A%94-%EC%A7%91/
  31. ^ "Art Evolution in the Era of New Technologies".
  32. ^ "한국의 미술 작품들+가구들 "프랑스 파리에서 전시"". 9 December 2022.
  33. ^ "한국의 미술 작품들+가구들 "프랑스 파리에서 전시"". 9 December 2022.
  34. ^ https://otr.co.kr/%EC%9D%B4%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B4%EC%97%90%EB%94%94%EC%85%98-x-%EA%B5%AD%EC%A0%9C%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AC%EB%A6%AC-%ED%94%84%EB%9E%91%EC%8A%A4-%ED%8C%8C%EB%A6%AC-%EB%A9%94%EC%A2%85%EC%88%98%EB%A6%AC%EC%97%90/?ckattempt=2
  35. ^ https://esmb.gallery/artists/aigana-gali
  36. ^ https://esmb.gallery/artists/aigana-gali
  37. ^ https://www.maisonkorea.com/interior/2023/11/%EB%B9%84%EC%9B%8C%EB%82%B4%EB%8A%94-%EC%A7%91/
  38. ^ "Maison Suri".
  39. ^ "Su Park, a modern Renaissance woman - Panorama".
  40. ^ "Kamel Mennour convie quelques amis à l'Arc pour une after party".
  41. ^ "Su Park, a modern Renaissance woman - Panorama".
  42. ^ https://www.francezone.com/xe/hanweeklynews/2302191?ckattempt=1
  43. ^ "유럽 - 대한민국을 이끄는 젊은 멘토와 차세대 한불 청년들의 만남".
  44. ^ https://placedeparis.com/community/bbs/board.php?bo_table=news_issue&wr_id=1554&ckattempt=3
  45. ^ "박수연 "'대∼한민국' 응원구호 외치는 외국인들에 가슴 벅차" [차 한잔 나누며]".
  46. ^ "메종 수리 박수연 대표, 중고 명품 거래 플랫폼 시크(Chic)와 함께 기부 플리마켓 진행 : 네이트 뉴스".
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