How Do You Successfully Execute Influencer Marketing Overseas?
When preparing for international influencer marketing, brands often ask:
“Which market should we enter first?”
“What type of content resonates with local Gen Z and Millennial audiences?”
“How can we build awareness without looking like traditional advertising?”
Leading Korean fashion brand Matin Kim answered these questions through a large-scale global influencer campaign spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Mexico.
A total of 221 influencers participated across four countries, producing 249 posts, making this one of the most extensive global influencer activations by a Korean fashion brand to date.
As a global influencer marketing agency, AVOCADOGIANT strategically analyzed cultural nuances and emerging trends within each region.
By seamlessly integrating Matin Kim’s brand identity into locally relevant content formats, we positioned the brand as a fashion label embraced by global Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
Matin Kim Global Influencer Campaign Results
(Source: The Korea Herald)
Fashion brand Matin Kim overseas influencer marketing strategy
MatinKim
Overseas Influencer Marketing Strategy
(Source: Instagram, TikTok)
Aligned with the content consumption patterns of Gen Z and Millennials overseas, MatinKim and Avocado Giant executed a marketing strategy centered on Instagram carousels, Reels, and TikTok short-form videos.
Among the four countries involved in the campaign, North America stood out with the following distinctive characteristics:
1️⃣ United States – The largest-scale market within the campaign, generating a remarkable 137 posts through collaborations with fashion and lifestyle influencers.
2️⃣ Mexico – Key influencers specializing in K-pop and Korean fashion trends participated, producing 26 Reels and TikTok short-form videos that resonated strongly with local audiences.
By tailoring the creative direction to reflect the cultural codes and emotional sensibilities of local Gen Z and Millennial consumers, the campaign successfully built both brand awareness and trust simultaneously.
Matin Kim USA Influencer Marketing Performance – 137 Total Posts
Matin Kim U.S. Fashion Influencer Marketing (Source: TikTok, Instagram)
In the United States, the campaign showcased mirror-selfie carousel styling feeds, GRWM (Get Ready With Me) Reels, and TikTok short-form video formats.
Global Fashion Influencer Outreach
(Source: TikTok)
Impact of Overseas Influencer Marketing for a Korean Brand (Source: Instagram)
American fashion and lifestyle influencers — with followings of up to 1.2 million — highlighted Matin Kim’s refined aesthetic and distinctive silhouettes through concise, visually engaging content.
The posts generated up to 100K+ views and approximately 3K–5K likes, organically driving brand affinity and sparking curiosity among local audiences.
Matin Kim Mexico Influencer Marketing Performance – 26 Total Posts
Matin Kim Mexico Influencer Marketing Case (Source: Instagram, TikTok)
With over 70% of Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans in Mexico belonging to Gen Z and Millennials, the campaign strategically positioned Matin Kim within the broader K-fashion movement.
Influencers with followings of up to 3.7 million introduced new Matin Kim collections through styling content that blended Korean fashion sensibility with local trends.
The campaign achieved up to approximately 250K views and over 5K likes, further solidifying Matin Kim’s image as a recommended and trusted K-fashion brand among local consumers.
This North America–focused Matin Kim influencer campaign stands as a successful case study, demonstrating how Korean brands can execute overseas influencer marketing effectively through high visual sophistication and trend-driven formats — ultimately answering the question: “How should a Korean brand approach global influencer marketing?”
Looking for a Korean Agency Capable of Executing Influencer Marketing in the USA, Mexico, and Beyond?
AVOCADOGIANT is your global influencer marketing partner.