"Ultimately, I concluded there are things that, although difficult to explain, are 'undeniable in their existence'.

A photograph expresses the complexly intertwined emotions one has when capturing a certain moment, but it also exists separately, independent of both the individual and time. It is in this that I feel liberated from those emotions. I didn't realize it at the time, but through that liberation, my life continued on.

These images testify to that."

An excerpt from .

“In the end, I came to the conclusion that ‘there were things that existed even if they were difficult to explain.’
The complexly intertwined emotions were captured in the moment of a single photograph and became the same yet independent being.
This is the moment of liberation from emotions.
I didn't realize it at the time, but my life progressed because of this. “These photos testify.”

-From the contents of the photo book FEELING BEFORE SEEING

is a selection of images during a 9-year period featuring photos from various projects. Youngchul Kim, in accordance with his exhibition, prepared each image by intentionally removing its title and location, seeking to give the reader and viewer an opportunity to interpret the image as they wish. He views this approach as an extension of his work. The appreciation and interpretation of the viewers adds and builds up the images and adds vitality to the work, making it a constantly evolving piece.

is a photo book containing selected photos from several projects that photographer Kim Young-cheol worked on over the past 9 years.
The author intentionally did not indicate the location, time, or name of the photo. The intention is for viewers to interpret their own perspectives by projecting them onto the image. The author sees this as an extension of his work. He says that other people's appreciation accumulates in images created from personal experience, adding to the vitality of the work.

Publisher: Harbor Press Harbor Press
Design: Salt.Studio Salt Studio
Year: 2022
Cover: Hardback, board
Pages: 156 pages
Dimension: 24 x 27 cm
Process: Offset printed
Printed in South Korea

Youngchul Kim is a SWPA award winning photographer based more recently in Seoul.
His commissioned projects range from LG, Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Burberry, LUISAVIAROMA, Dr.Martens and more. His works have been displayed on multiple platforms and different genres ranging from fashion to commercial and fine art.
The release of his first photo-book comes with his fourth exhibition - following exhibitions with Shinsegae, Galleria, and Canon.

Writer Kim Young-cheol worked in London for a long time and is currently based in Seoul.
LG, Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Burberry, LUISAVIAROMA, Dr.Martens, etc.
I have worked with various companies and media, and have been active in various fields such as advertising, fashion, and fine art.
He held solo exhibitions with Canon, Shinsegae, and Galleria.
In 2020, he won the Korean National Award at the ‘Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA)’, the world’s largest photography competition, and had an exhibition in London, England.
In January 22, he published a photo book [FEELING BEFORE SEEING] and held his fourth exhibition.