This stylistic choice helped the magazine frame its content as "art" rather than mere nudity. By wrapping the models in complex lighting setups and stylized concepts, they elevated the photography to a level that could be defended as fashion, aligning with the global trend of "Boudoir Photography" becoming mainstream.
The "XXX MAS" edition crowned the year with contest winner Kim Gap-ju , bundled with special "bromide" posters for collectors. maxim korea 2023