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Outfits inspired by K-drama leading ladies

How to copy their looks.
by Frances Karmel S. Bravo
Published Oct 9, 2022
Lee Sung Kyung, Song Hye Kyo, and Jeon Yeo Bin as stylish K-drama characters.
Lee Sung Kyung, Song Hye Kyo, and Jeon Yeo Bin as stylish K-drama characters.
PHOTO/S: Screengrab from Pinterest

Decades have passed since K-drama has become a source of fashion cues for seasonal events.

Let's take a look at past iconic K-drama characters dressed in different fashion styles that best befit the cold "ber" months.

Here's how to cop their looks.

Kang Mo Yeon IN DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN

Song Hye Kyo as Kang Mo Yeon in Descendants of the Sun

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Whether she's playing a role or just being herself, Song Hye Kyo has been a fashion peg since her debut.

In the award-winning melodrama Descendants of the Sun, she portrays the role of Kang Mo Yeon, a talented surgeon who travels halfway across the globe to climb a higher position.

For this journey, Mo Yeon sports a laidback and chic style that strikes a balance between her on-the-go and no-nonsense personalities.

Get a load of her style in this tunic shirt from UNIQLO, for PHP1,990.00, according to its official website.

UNIQLO Ines de la Fressange Flannel Long Sleeve Tunic

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The plaids worn by Mo Yeon are versatile pieces that can simply be matched with almost anything, depending on what an occasion calls for.

Scarves, shawls, and stoles are some of Mo Yeon's favorite wardrobe essentials too. Get this purple shawl from Zalora for just PHP719.00.

Purple shawl

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NOOD KA MUNA!

Take a walk looking free and easy, and yet neatly polished, in this seamless striped button-down shirt.

This shirt from Forever 21 is available on Zalora for PHP1,495.00.

Striped button down shirt

Hong Cha Young in Vincenzo

Jeon Yeo Bin as Hong Cha Young in Vincenzo

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Jeon Yeo Bin as the female lead star of the mafia series Vincenzo plays Hong Cha Young, a spunky and competitive lawyer tirelessly driven to reach her goals.

Looking sleek and professional, Cha Young is mostly seen in corporate-style outfits that command power and respect.

UNIQLO U Tailored Coat + Wide Leg Pants

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Cha Young's young professional look in the series is a famous K-drama archetype.

It's all about blazers, tailors coats, wide leg pants and badass heels.

The tailored coat and wide leg pleated pants above are from Uniqlo and are worth PHP4,990.00 and PHP2,490.00, respectively.

Turtleneck blouse

Denim rounded jeans

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Crossing from business to casual is as simple as changing the top or the bottom of one's outfit, never both—SM Store's turtleneck blouse from Forever 21 and denim rounded pants from GTW Urban easily fit the bill.

Grab them on ShopSm for only PHP1,495.00 and PHP719.00 respectively.

3. Kim Bok Joo in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Lee Sung Kyung as Kim Bok Joo in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

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The coming-of-age sports drama, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, tells the story of the titular character, played by Lee Sung Kyung, who is poised to find life and love outside of gyms, weightlifting meets, and barbells.

Going by her personality and career, Kim Bok Joo dresses herself in eye-catching athleisure apparel in bright and cool-toned colors. Her outfit is the very definition of comfortable.

UNIQLO Women’s Ultra Light Down Jacket

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The key to stealing Bok Joo's look is to collect bomber jackets, which is about 80% of her outfits.

A good sturdy bomber jacket come in handy in cold weather, just like the one from Uniqlo's latest collection worth PHP3,990.00.

UNIQLO U Warmer Jacket + Gaucho Pants

For their functionality, comfortable sportswear and sneakers are staples in Bok Joo's closet.

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The set above from Uniqlo costs PHP4,990 for the warmer jacket, and PHP1,990.00 for the jersey curved gaucho pants on the website.

Sports long coat

Track pants

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Bok Joo is also often seen in long coats alongside her beau Jung Joon Hyung played by actor Nam Joo Hyuk. The two showcase fashion relationship goals as they take on adventures in their streetwear apparel of coats on coats, and track pants.

Get the Adidas long coat from Zalora for PHP4,459.00, and the Puma track pants from its official website for PHP2,800.00.

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Lee Sung Kyung, Song Hye Kyo, and Jeon Yeo Bin as stylish K-drama characters.
PHOTO/S: Screengrab from Pinterest
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