Shin Jae-eun, the Korean Model on Whom Stellar Blade’s Eve is Based on, is on the Verge of World Wide Fame

From virtual to reality, Shin Jae-eun's path to international stardom as the muse behind Stellar Blade's Eve.

Shin Jae-eun, the Korean Model on Whom Stellar Blade's Eve is Based on, is on the Verge of World Wide Fame

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  • Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up, integrates a 3D scan of model Shin Jae-eun for the character Eve.
  • Gaming celebrities like Nathan Fillion and Kristen Bell have contributed to popular franchises like Halo and Assassin's Creed.
  • Chow Yun-fat's appearance in Stranglehold demonstrates the crossover between the gaming and film industries.
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In the game Stellar Blade, Eve is a big deal, known for her power and charm that hooks players around the world. Yet, did you realize her look is really based on a real person? That’s right, it is a Korean model named Shin Jae-eun. She has this enthralling energy and a killer figure, which got transformed into Eve through a detailed 3D scan.

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Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade (credit: via push square)

Now, as the 32-year-old’s popularity soars, she’s on the verge of worldwide fame. Her allure is crossing borders, prepared to wow gamers all over. It’s like she’s venturing into the spotlight of Stellar Blade’s digital world, making her mark on a global scale.

Eve’s Body In Stellar Blade Mirrors Korean Model Shin Jae-Eun’s 3D Scan

Stellar Blade, once known as Project Eve, was an action RPG underway by the Korean studio Shift Up. It was first uncovered on the PlayStation in 2021, mixing components from games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta with a Souls-like vibe.

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The PS5 exclusive was set to hit shelves on April 26, 2024. In the game, Eve’s body was straightforwardly inspired by a 3D scan of the South Korean model Shin Jae-eun. The designers also spilled the tea on this collaboration, stirring up excitement since the game’s re-uncover in 2023.

Shin Jae-Eun
Shin Jae-Eun (credit: Instagram: @love_zennyrt)

Everybody was humming about Stellar Blade, particularly after the State of Play trailer dropped. Eve took the spotlight in trailers, with developers admitting they paid extraordinary care to her behind, realizing players’ eyes would be stuck to it during gameplay.

Director Hyung-Tae Kim revealed in the interview with Push Square, referencing how they approached Jae-eun to put together Eve’s personality concerning her. Kim said,

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“Yes, we did base the character of Eve on the model Shin Jae-eun. We thought that her body shape would be a good reference for the character that we were pursuing. But the face was created originally in-house – it’s just the body of the model that we scanned for the game.”

Fans got a sneak peek when a video of Jae-eun’s scan for the game surfaced online towards the end of 2023. This disclosure was a big deal for Jae-eun, as Stellar Blade could launch her to worldwide fame, pursuing a direction found in AAA games like Devil May Cry 5 and Spider-Man.

This creative process added authenticity to Eve’s personality, mixing real-world inspiration with advanced imaginativeness. Also, Jae-eun wasn’t the only one to focus on; other celebs also found acclaim through video game characters.

Other Renowned Figures Who Gained Fame In The Gaming World

Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell (credit: Assassin’s Creed and Veronica Mars: Netflix)

In the gaming world, numerous popular faces have become household names. Game designers are continuously aiming for better graphics to make their universes feel real.

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At times, they even recruit Hollywood stars to bring characters to life. Nathan Fillion, known for his role in Firefly, voiced Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds in Halo 3 and lent his voice. He also focused on Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck in Halo 3: ODST and Halo 5: Guardians.

Kristen Bell, renowned for her roles in Veronica Mars and Frozen, voiced and was the model for Lucy Stillman in the Assassin’s Creed series. Lucy helps Desmond reveal his professional killer family ancestry in the first game, and this goes on for quite a while.

In Stranglehold, a spin-off of John Woo’s film Hard Boiled, Chow Yun-fat repeats his role as Inspector Tequila Yuen. The game was even expected to get a film adaptation; however, that thought appears to have burned out.

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These examples show how celebrities getting into games supports the business’ allure, making it more standard worldwide.

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Written by Muskan Chaudhary

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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.