Musinsa CEO named to BoF 500 for K-fashion impact
The Business of Fashion recognized Musinsa’s chief executive, Cho Man-ho, on its 2025 list of 500 most influential fashion industry leaders. He was the sole fashion platform executive selected apart from Korean pop music performers.
BoF credited Cho with advancing Korean fashion globally through technology and community engagement. Musinsa began as a sneaker forum in 2001 and has since evolved into South Korea’s dominant online fashion marketplace.
The platform launched its international storefront in 2022, presenting approximately 3,000 Korean designer labels across 13 markets worldwide. Company representatives stated the recognition validates Korean fashion’s standing within the broader cultural export sector.

