The South Korean longboarder who transformed skating into a mesmerizing form of artistic dance.
Ko Hyojoo is a renowned South Korean longboarder and content creator who gained international recognition for her graceful 'longboard dancing' style. Originally a user interface designer at LINE, she transitioned into a full-time creator after her fluid skating videos went viral globally. Based in Seoul, she has become a leading figure in the longboarding community, blending technical footwork with a unique aesthetic that emphasizes movement and fashion.
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503.7K
as of Oct 16, 2026
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Ko Hyojoo was born and raised in South Korea, where she initially pursued a career in the tech industry. Before her rise to internet stardom, she worked as a high-level UI designer for the popular messaging app LINE in Seoul. She took up longboarding as a hobby to relieve work stress, quickly discovering a natural talent for the 'dancing' sub-genre of the sport which focuses on fluid steps and pivots.
Her international breakthrough occurred in 2016 when a video of her skating along the Han River went viral on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The footage showcased her effortless style, performing intricate footwork while wearing casual, stylish outfits, which contrasted with traditional extreme sports imagery. The video caught the attention of global superstars and major media outlets, catapulting her to worldwide fame virtually overnight.
Ko Hyojoo's content is characterized by its high production value and cinematic aesthetic, often featuring her skating through scenic urban landscapes in cities like Seoul, Paris, and Los Angeles. Her videos focus on the rhythm and flow of longboard dancing, treated more like a choreographed performance than a stunt reel. She frequently shares behind-the-scenes glimpses into her travels and the creative process behind her skating routines.
Due to her unique intersection of sports, fashion, and lifestyle, Hyojoo has collaborated with a wide range of premium global brands. She has appeared in promotional campaigns for companies such as GoPro, Gucci, and SJYP, and has been featured in music videos for international artists like Far East Movement. Her influence extends into the fashion world, where she is often invited to major industry events and runway shows.
There is no reliable public estimate for Ko Hyojoo's exact net worth, as she maintains privacy regarding her personal finances. Her primary income streams include high-profile brand endorsements, sponsored content, and appearances in commercial advertisements. Additionally, she generates revenue through social media platforms and creative collaborations within the skating and lifestyle industries.
Hyojoo is best known for her 'Umbrella' collaboration with Far East Movement, which highlighted her skating skills to a global musical audience. She has been the subject of numerous short documentaries and features by outlets like Vogue and Hypebeast, which explore her impact on the longboarding subculture. Her signature work remains her self-produced skating films that emphasize the harmony between movement and the environment.
Fans can follow Ko Hyojoo primarily on Instagram, where she shares her latest skating flows and fashion photography. She also maintains a presence on YouTube, offering longer-form videos of her travels and more detailed looks at her longboarding techniques. Her second Instagram account, @hyojooslife, provides a more personal, vlog-style look into her daily routine and interests outside of skating.
Ko Hyojoo has reached a significant social media milestone, surpassing 500,000 followers on Instagram, cementing her status as a top-tier sports influencer. She is widely credited with sparking a global surge of interest in longboard dancing, particularly among women in Asia and Europe. Her work has been recognized by major fashion publications for its role in blending athletic performance with contemporary street style.
Ko Hyojoo has 503.7K followers in total, which puts this profile in the macro band (500k – 1m followers). The largest single audience is on Instagram with 503.7K followers — about 100% of the total reach.
Combined reach is the sum of followers and subscribers per platform. It is not unique people: audiences overlap, so treat it as a size indicator for shortlisting rather than a guaranteed audience.
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Here is where Ko Hyojoo's audience actually sits, platform by platform, using the latest count we recorded on each one (last checked Oct 16, 2026).
Every handle above links to the official account, so you can open it and check the numbers yourself before you reach out.
| Platform | Followers / subscribers | Share of reach | Official handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503.7K followers | 100% | @hyo_joo |
Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying Ko Hyojoo before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.
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Ko Hyojoo is based in South Korea and posts in Korean and English. For brands that usually means the core audience follows the same market and language, with a long tail from everywhere else — big accounts rarely stay local.
The content sits in fitness & health and sports, so the people watching are self-selected for those interests. That is the useful part of a niche profile: a mid-size account inside the right category often beats a much larger general account, because the audience already cares about the subject.
If you need the same audience profile in another market, the country and language lists on CreatorFanBase let you line up comparable creators side by side instead of guessing.
If you are shortlisting Ko Hyojoo for a campaign, these are the facts worth carrying into the brief. Everything here is stored data, refreshed on a schedule rather than typed in once.
A practical sequence: check the lead platform matches where your buyers are, check market and language, open the official account to see recent posting frequency, then ask for a media kit and rate card directly.
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Ko Hyojoo's counts come from the platforms themselves via instagram public profile and are refreshed on a schedule; the most recent check was Oct 16, 2026. When a platform blocks a read, we keep the last verified number and show where it came from instead of filling the gap with an estimate.
Large jumps are treated as suspect: a sudden drop past our safety threshold is held back for review rather than published, which is why the numbers here tend to be lower-drama than screenshots circulating elsewhere. Found something out of date? The profile links on this page go to the official accounts, so the live number is always one click away.
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Follower growth is best judged across several comparable monthly checks, not a few days of snapshots. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to call a reliable rise or fall for Ko Hyojoo; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.
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How much does it cost to hire Ko Hyojoo? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $4K – $10K per post.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $1K – $4K |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $4K – $10K |
| Dedicated video or integration | $7K – $18K |
| Three-post campaign package | $10K – $26K |
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Ko Hyojoo has about 503.7K Instagram followers in the latest snapshot stored on this profile. Quote the profile and the date together. Use the Instagram row when the brief is on that network. A newer snapshot replaces this one on regular updates described on the methodology page.
A sponsored post from Ko Hyojoo is estimated at $4K – $10K. The range uses the combined public follower count across the platforms stored on this profile, with the Instagram rate band. It is an estimate, not a quote. Ko Hyojoo sets the real fee, and usage rights or extra posts change it. The method is on the methodology page.
The profile marks Ko Hyojoo as verified. That flag means the handles were matched to the public accounts, so start there when you send a brief. A mismatch can be reported on the contact page and we check it against the official channel.
South Korea is the country on Ko Hyojoo's profile. Use it when you need creators from that market, then open a recent post if the city matters. A city is not stored separately. The wider set of creators tagged South Korea is on the country list.
Ko Hyojoo is tagged as Korean-speaking on this profile. Use that when the script or the voiceover has to be in Korean, then watch a recent post to confirm the mix. One tag can cover more than one language in the work. Other Korean creators can be filtered in search.
Ko Hyojoo is filed under Fitness & Health and tagged as Korean-speaking. Use that as a starting point, then watch a recent post to see if the style fits your product. One label covers a lot of styles. More fitness & health creators are on the Fitness & Health category.
Send a collaboration brief from the form on this profile, or use the official links to reach Ko Hyojoo directly. Our team reaches out and negotiates the fee for you. Write one clear deliverable and ask for their rate. This profile shows the handle and the official links. A plan only opens search results after the first 5, on pricing.
Start with the similar names on this profile, then widen to the Fitness & Health category when you need more people in the same niche. Add a follower band if the first list is too famous for the budget. Read a recent post before you write.
The newest follower snapshot stored for Ko Hyojoo is 16 October 2026. Counts are updated regularly, and a missing new reading keeps the previous date rather than inventing one. Put that date next to the number if you quote it. The schedule is on the methodology page.
Ko Hyojoo is tagged Fitness & Health, South Korea in the directory, so that is the audience a brand can start from. The tag is a filing label, not a sales result, so watch a recent post before you brief anyone. Then compare a few others with the same tag on the Fitness & Health list.
You can ask. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile with the product, the deliverable and your dates, and the CreatorFanBase team reaches out to Ko Hyojoo and negotiates for you. Fitness audiences respond to routines, challenges and progress formats, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. Ko Hyojoo decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.
Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from Ko Hyojoo is $4K – $10K. Stories usually cost less than a feed post or reel, and usage rights, exclusivity and extra posts raise the fee. It is an estimate, not a quote — Ko Hyojoo sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.
Ko Hyojoo is one of the Fitness & Health profiles in South Korea on CreatorFanBase. Open the Fitness & Health category and filter by country, language and follower size to see others ranked by audience. Every filter and follower count stays open; names after the first 5 results need a plan.
Start in search with the Fitness & Health category and South Korea as the country, then set a follower range that fits the budget. Shortlist a few names like Ko Hyojoo, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.
Ko Hyojoo is tagged Korean on this profile, so a script in Korean is a natural starting point. Check a recent post to confirm the language mix before you brief. Other Korean-speaking creators can be filtered in search.
We do not publish private management contacts. Use the official links on this profile, or send a brief from the collaboration form and the CreatorFanBase team will reach Ko Hyojoo's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.
The official accounts we have for Ko Hyojoo are the links on this profile, starting with Instagram. Use those when you write, and compare the handle with the channel you already know. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. A wrong link can be flagged on the contact page.
Ko Hyojoo has 1 platform with a stored follower or subscriber count on this profile, led by Instagram. A missing network means we do not have a public count for it yet, not that the account cannot exist. The rows are listed on the profile. Browse a single network from the creator lists.
Not through a forum post. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out to Ko Hyojoo for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask Ko Hyojoo for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.
Open this profile and save Ko Hyojoo while you compare a few other names. Saving a name does not email the creator. Growth and Agency include unlimited shortlists. Starter includes three. The plan differences, starting at $29 a month, are on the pricing page.
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