Being featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition is, arguably, the most coveted gig to land in the world of modeling and Mia Kang did just that two years in a row. First as winner of SI’s 2016 model search and then being named Rookie of the Year in 2017. But the young British-Korean’s outward beauty did not reflect her painful internal struggles with insecurity and self-hatred, which led to dangerous eating disorders and thoughts of suicide. A trip to Thailand, however, changed everything when she discovered the martial art Muay Thai and found both her physical and mental power. Since then, Mia has been on a journey towards self-care, self-love and self-confidence, which she shares openly and honestly with her many fans and followers. Mia Kang’s metamorphosis from darkness to light is a story of true survival and grit.