Meet Model Joey Kiho Kim, an Aspiring Doctor Who Suddenly Has Us Really Thirsty

This is Joey Kiho Kim, a Korean-American fashion model and med student who suddenly has us contemplating going to medical school...

bye bye summer photos by @bradensummers
A post shared by Joey Kiho Kim (@joeykihokim) on Sep 19, 2017 at 8:39am PDT

The aspiring MD is our newest Instagram obsession, blending a stunning physique with an artistic aesthetic. However, Kim has even bigger aspirations that just to post pictures of his ripped torso and gain Insta fame.

"As much as this is a hobby and fun for me, I hope that I can have some positive impact on the way that Asian-American males are portrayed in the media and viewed by the world," Kim said in an Instagram post from March.

We applaud Joey for daring to change the standard of beauty, and own his essence. (Plus he's quite easy on the eyes, meriting many a double tap.)

Be sure to follow Joey on Instagram to see more, and check out his professional modeling portfolio here!

rain drop, drop top? more like sweat drop, no top #bars #notevenarapper
A post shared by Joey Kiho Kim (@joeykihokim) on Apr 18, 2017 at 1:44pm PDT

rep the set, gotta rep the set
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A post shared by Joey Kiho Kim (@joeykihokim) on Apr 7, 2017 at 10:26am PDT

fitting room lighting made me do it. P.S. American Apparel closing down so sales on sales! #tool #calvinklein #roadto200 #grind #bulkingseason #hibernationtime #fitness #workout #gains #healthyliving #menshealth #mensfitness #exercise #gym #gymflow #weightlifting #korean #asianamerican #breakthestereotype #model #nyc
A post shared by Joey Kiho Kim (@joeykihokim) on Feb 20, 2017 at 3:05pm PST