But for Cho his time abroad and work in general is much more than just a national concern and forging a singular identity.

CNN: Minsuk Cho's dramatic architecture

To see CNN national correspondent Alina Cho's interview with Bibhu Mohapatra and for more coverage of New York Fashion Week, tune in to Fashion: Backstage Pass, airing on CNN on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 2:30 p.m.

CNN: Mohapatra's moment

And that would be cho-beri-ba (very bad) for the ko-gyaru.

CNN: A SOCK TO THE SYSTEM

Marc Jacobs sat down with CNN's Alina Cho to talk about being the creative director of Louis Vuitton and the possibility of working for Christian Dior.

CNN: The roundup: New York Fashion Week