10 Sweetest K-Drama Couples With The Best Fashion Onscreen
Relive your favorite on-screen couple's biggest fashion moments in the gallery down below!
It's impossible not to obsess over K-drama when you have an impeccable line-up of stars and designer looks in every episode. There are loads of genres to choose from but if you find yourself binge-watching romantic comedies then best believe that you'll fall in love with the characters and clothes in no time! The entire K-drama industry is powered by hit-making on-screen couples with chemistry and outfits to always obsess over. It's no question that these actors have already gained world-wide recognition from audiences and designer brands all over the world. Each episode is filled with big luxury brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and the like. It's only fitting that we celebrate the most fashionable on-screen tandems that bring in new life to these high fashion clothes.
From the global sensation Crash Landing On You, the bewitching It's Okay To Not Be Okay and Hotel Del Luna, and more, we give you 10 K-drama couples whose dynamic love and style tandems are more than enough to get us hooked. Take a look at the gallery down below for their most notable looks. See how their outfits coincide with their characters' contrasting or complementing personalities, beliefs, and style. Take time on reliving that kilig, you're in good hands!
10 Stylish K-Drama Couples
10 Stylish K-Drama Couples
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016)
Our hearts are still racing over the hit sports and rom-com series ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’ even after four years since it was released. Apart from the ultra trendy athleisure they wore in the gym and on the field, Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyo’s casualwear overflows with style and quirky details such as Sung-kyo’s love for stripes.
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Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Joo-hyuk plays a talented swimmer in the series and his outfits were a mirroring image of his character’s love for his sport. His wardrobe is dominated by bomber jackets, windbreakers, and stylish hoodies in cool neutral colors. Did we mention he’s a sight too in his swimming trunks?
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Lee Sung-kyung
As the charming weightlifting fairy in the series, Lee Sung-kyung never fell short of bright and quirky looks as Kim Bok-joo. Her adorable bob paired with oversized pale blue knits, varsity jackets, and cheerful yellows makes us fall in love with her all over again!
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
Apart from the series’ beauty-filled timeline, we loved how ‘My ID Is Gangnam Beauty’ incorporated a number of designer looks into Im Soo-hyang’s wardrobe. The subtle designer looks on Soo-hyang are actual proof that you can wear your unique fashion pieces with everyday clothes.
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Cha Eun-woo
Cha Eun-woo’s character was definitely the boy-next-door in the series. His wardrobe was filled with simple yet stylish everyday pieces like denim jackets and button-downs thrown over his graphic or plain white tees. His easy-going personality and sense of style definitely influenced Im Soo-hyang’s character to think the same way.
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Im Soo-hyang
Im Soo-hyang’s character transformation in the series was more than just skin deep. Her “rebirth” after her cosmetic surgery turned her life around and this change was deeply incorporated in her wardrobe as well. After years of hiding, Soo-hyang discovered her most authentic self through embracing her own sense of style. She eventually learned how to accept herself in order to gain confidence!
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Mr. Sunshine (2018)
‘Mr. Sunshine’ pays homage to the beauty of the South Korean Hanbok attires. The series also interweaves a number of age-old Western clothing to further tell the story between Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri’s characters. From the traditional top hats, fleece-lined coats, and noblemen attire to the elegance of Hanbok dresses and jewels and flowers as accessories, the series fell nothing short of timeless pieces that were appropriate for showing the rich culture of South Korea.
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Lee Byung-Hun
The award-winning actor Lee Byung-hun plays the American soldier Eugene who came back from war and finds himself in love with Kim Tae-ri who plays the role of Ae-sin. Byung-hun wore a number of tailored suits and noblemen attire throughout the series. His character’s gentleman exterior on top of his polished looks were more than enough for us to swoon all over him.
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Kim Tae-ri
Kim Tae-ri looked sensational in her Hanbok dresses as much as she did when she disguises as a man in the series. The gorgeous textiles and prints of the Hanbok dresses are truly exceptional. It was a breathe of fresh air to see the series utilize South Korea’s traditions and taste for elegance.
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When The Camellia Blooms (2019)
‘When The Camellia Blooms’ received the Grand Prize for Television at the 56th Baeksang Awards for a reason and we’re sure enough that this involves King Ha-neul and Gong Hyo-jin’s chemistry on-screen. While there was simplicity to the clothes, this love team definitely took the fashion further. The series ran in the streets of the fictional town of Ongsan, it featured a laid-back lifestyle for both Oh Dong-baek who was played by Gong Hyo-jin and Kang Ha-neul’s Yong-sik.
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Kang Ha-neul
Kang Ha-neul’s character in the series wasn’t complicated, Yong-sik was fiercely moved by his hero-complex and it was truly entertaining to see him win over the overly independent Dong-baek. His wardrobe in the series was filled with common every day pieces but his character was always praised for his neat appearance!
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Gong Hyo-jin
Gong Hyo-Jin’s sense of style in the series was deeply associated with ‘mori girls’, a term given to women who dress as fairytale wanderers who prefer loose dresses, vintage prints, and dungarees! Most of her looks are made up of dreamy fashion pieces like dainty ginghams, florals, and denim jumpers for everyday wear.
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Her Private Life (2019)
Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook starred in the series ‘Her Private Life’ as artistic individuals who eventually fell in love with each other’s differences. The entire series is filled with sprightly colored designer and custom outfits from the two main characters. Often in complementing colors and prints, these two definitely aced couple dressing on-screen!
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Kim Jae-wook
Kim Jae-wook is a sartorial dream in this series. His looks are often made of matching blazers and trousers with plain, striped or checkered button-downs underneath. Jae-wook's character was not afraid to dress up in color, too! You can see him sporting bright sky blue suits, gold-trimmed blazers, and more. He rarely dressed down in the series but he for sure looks good with just a polo shirt and denim jeans on!
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Park Min-young
Park Min-young outdoes herself every time she bags a role on the small screens. As the lead curator of a museum in the series, she often opts for girl boss suits in all colors imaginable! Min-young was also keen in accessorizing with statement designer earrings and handbags for her character. If you ever want to look for pantsuit and blazer inspirations for your work from home outfits, just look up what Min-young wore in ‘Her Private Life’ on Pinterest and you’re definitely solved!
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Hotel Del Luna (2019)
‘Hotel Del Luna’s’ hauntingly beautiful story line made us suffer from fashion fatigue last year and we don’t regret every bit of it. With over 100 outfits worn during the length of the entire series, it’s no question that every Asian fashion platform was obsessed! We’re sending over our love and appreciation for IU and the cast forever. ‘Hotel Del Luna’ is ultimately one of the most iconic K-dramas of all time!
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Yeo Jin-goo
Yeo Jin-goo plays the general manager of ‘Hotel Del Luna’ where he bags a job of a lifetime as the ghoul hotel’s keeper and IU’s love interest. Jin-goo’s character was always dressed to the nines and it was nearly impossible not to fall in love over his romantic vintage looks.
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IU
Iu effortlessly pulled off each of her 100 + vintage designer looks during the entire length of the series with no fail. From shoulder pads, peplum suits, capes, frills, pleats, and other high fashion pieces of all sorts, IU’s ensembles in ‘Hotel Del Luna’ were definitely an ode to the century’s undying groove and sophistication.
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Itaewon Class (2020)
‘Itaewon Class’ stands out in this stylish roster as the only series to showcase full-on streetwear looks as they pay homage to the bustling nightlife in Itaewon, South Korea. Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi ferociously embodied the the eagerness of the millennials in this day and age. Clad in their oversized blazers, coveted sneakers, and all things streetwear, we loved this tandem as much as we adore the 9 other on-screen couples in this list.
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Park Seo-joon
Park Seo-joon’s transformation as Park Sae-ro-yi went viral as soon as he hit the small screens. His edgy chestnut haircut matched with his ultra alpha looks in Prada, Acne Studios, and Yeezy were definitely a hard hitter.
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Kim Da-mi
The new actress didn’t backed down from wearing edgy looks alongside Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi’s outfits were dripping hard with Maison Margiela, Alexander McQueen, and Off-White. Did we mention that her hairstyle was an absolute viral hairdo as well?
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The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
‘The King: Eternal Monarch’s’ Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun were both powerful in looks and in character. The fantasy-romance series was filled with carefully styled looks that both represented the past and the present. Go-eun as a feisty police detective and Lee Min-ho’s kingly character were definitely star-crossed lovers in style!
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Lee Min-ho
Dressed in looks fit for a king, Lee Min-ho was definitely a sight in Fendi and Dior coats, Raf Simons sweaters, and Hermès suits. The series didn’t hesitate on dressing up Min-ho in the most luxurious fashion pieces and we’re absolutely impressed!
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Kim Go-eun
Kim Go-eun’s wardrobe was dominated by a number of South Korean designers from W Concept. K-fashion at its finest, it’s no question that Go-eun has perfected the stylish detective character with her unfussy and utilitarian sense of style in the series.
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It's Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
Incase you need a refresher on how much we loved ‘Its Okay To Not Be Okay’, we jotted the reasons why we’re hooked with this tantalizing duo. Seo Ye-ji’s extravagant and almost whimsical sense of style in the series complements Kim Soo-hyun’s uncomplicated ensembles. It’s true that opposites do attract because this style tandem had a crazy chemistry that went on for 16 episodes!
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Kim Soo-hyun
Kim Soo-hyun’s character in ‘IOTNBO’ cared for his brother more than his looks. It’s only fitting to have him in simple t-shirts, denim jeans, and basic outerwear apart from his uniform.
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Seo Ye-ji
Seo Ye-ji’s fashion with a twist was more than enough for us to be lured into her beguiling spell. From her statement corsets, loose day dresses, to her iconic ruffled, bow, and pleated sleeves, there’s no doubt that Ye-ji is the fashion icon of our times.
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Crash Landing On You (2020)
There’s only one way to end this gallery and that’s to pay close attention to the K-drama couple of the year, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin of ‘Crash Landing On You’. It’s impossible not to be a fan of ‘CLOY’ if you have been reading our K-drama articles. The two lovebirds have taken over our feeds with their charming chemistry and contrasting yet complementing sense of style. From Hyun Bin’s toned down looks to Ye-jin’s designer on designer outfits, there's still so much more to celebrate from this duo.
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Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin looked visually pleasing both as a military man and the man of our dreams in ‘CLOY’. There’s no middle ground in his style, it will either be sleek or purely pared back and we love how naturally attractive and stylish he is from start to finish.
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Son Ye-jin
Behold, the photo that started our fashion obsession over Son Ye-jin. It was nice of 2020 to give us a fashion icon worth swooning over! Son Ye-jin looked truly impeccable in ‘CLOY’ with her Chanel tweed suits, Dolce & Gabbana dresses, and of course her selection of designer bags. If you still haven’t seen ‘CLOY’, you’re missing out all the stylish romance from Hyun Bin and Ye-jin!
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