Swept Away: Heyoon's perfect day in Los Angeles

If there's one thing an FMC knows how to do, it's chase a dream. While books and films may make it look easy, it takes ambition, drive and a whole lot of sacrifice to create the life for which you've always yearned. From an outside perspective, it may seem as if luck was all it took for International singer/songwriter Heyoon to find her way into the spotlight, but that could not be further from the truth. Raised by parents she describes as resilient and strong, Heyoon has always harbored a creative personality. The Korean's first foray into the arts was through dance, and she began her professional career as a choreographer. A broke high school graduate, her bravery and grit allowed her to move from her hometown, Daejeon, to Seoul, where she continued to hone her skill by cleaning dance studios in exchange for free classes. Eventually, her talent was recognized, and she was asked to teach instead. Her newfound confidence led her to an audition and resulting commercial success as part of Simon Fuller's global pop group, Now United, the South Korean has recently chosen to leave behind her country and close-knit family and relocate permanently to Los Angeles. While still relatively new to the bustling city, Heyoon has already found a way to make LA her home away from home. In the first of the FMC's new Swept Away series, the singer treats Sydney to a day in the City Of Angels, showcasing her favorite spots. Three places celebrate her heritage and heal her heart whenever she finds herself feeling homesick.