KMJ Annual Exhibition was graced with founder Kim Anna
by Erin Chong

Members of Asia’s elites have flocked South Korea once again for the annual Kim Min Jun Art Exhibition; dubbed as Asia’s answer to MET Gala. 

Some might think that this is just the same old event where the richest of the rich can flaunt their wealth. But this year’s event, patrons were graced by the late artist’s very own daughter, Kim Anna. For the short six year history of the exhibition, this is the very first time that Kim Anna attended. Her past absences casted rumors and doubts abound. While she was very much active with the preparation, reaching to out donors and attendees, she always decline to attend it.

Ethereal in a Song Hee Yeon original, where the young up and coming designer was also a beneficiary of the Kim Min Jun Foundation, Kim Anna opened this year’s exhibition sharing her past struggles coping with her father’s death, putting rumors to end. After all, she was just  young lady that was dealt with the most tragic of experiences. But what is juicier, is that she attribute her change of heart to a someone special. When The Society caught up with Kim Anna, she was tight-lipped about this special someone. Casting more mystery to the enigma that is Kim Anna.

Kim Anna’s presence might have done wonders to this year’s exhibition as it was reported that the event raised $7.4 million; the highest in the Exhibition’s history, topping the $4.3 million raised in l