Son Ye-jin VS Seo Ye-ji VS IU: Which Stylish K-Drama Leading Lady Are You?
Among the three most beaming leading ladies today, find out which fashion icon you can relate to the most!
The K-drama industry is filled with the most charismatic women to have ever grace our screens. There's no doubt that these leading ladies are instant icons in the TV and fashion industry! Their personal sense of style is always one to mention along with the roles they've done. And if we're talking about the best of the best in this criteria, we're giving the spotlight to Lee Ji-eun also known as IU, Son Ye-jin, and Seo Ye-ji, the three most stylish leading ladies in recent K-drama history.
As the three main forces of mainstream K-drama fashion, they are standing out with their fashion and their flair. If you're an avid fan, you would know that these three are unstoppable onscreen and offscreen. There's no pause button when it comes to style and if you want to see more of them, find out which fashion icon you can relate to the most in the gallery down below. We picked out 7 scenarios where we find these ladies the most fashionable. From casual wear, behind-the-scenes outfits, street style, to fashion week, keep an eye on some of their signature styles and key pieces you can make use of!
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Son Ye-jin
Son Ye-jin won us over with her performance in ‘Crash Landing On You’ as Yoon Se-ri. This darling has conquered our screens and our hearts with her beaming personality and impeccable acting range. Not to mention the chemistry she built with the man of our dreams aka Hyun Bin! When it comes to her personal style, Ye-jin never fails to wow us with timeless pieces made extra special with the way she styles it. She can wear button-downs and slip dresses in more ways than one! If there’s one thing we should learn from her it would be her ability to bring life into ordinary pieces to make them extraordinary statement pieces worth swooning over!
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Seo Ye-ji
Can you tell that we still have an IOTNBO hangover? We’re obsessed with Seo Ye-ji and we’re more than proud to show off her style. Like Ko Mun-Yeong of ‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’, Ye-ji has a knack for designer pieces. From jewelry, dresses, to shoes, she has got it all and she’s confident to flaunt her unparalleled eye for all things designer. She isn’t afraid of wearing elaborate prints, patterns, and mix matching colors. And as much as she loves to wear designer, Ye-ji has still a heart for simplicity over maximalism.
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IU
When it comes to standing out, leave it all to Lee Ji-eun. Known professionally as IU, this South Korean singer and actress is still a vision even after starring at last year’s major K-drama hit ‘Hotel del Luna’. IU is a living and breathing form of her character Jang Man-Wol. Whimsical and ever-evolving, IU is no stranger to the most eclectic looks. Talk about maximalism at its finest! She can wear just about anything with everything as still look extra fine. Need we say less?
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Casual Wear
Ye-jin can strike a balance between style and comfort anytime of the day. Catch her sport crisp white or striped button-downs on her downtime. Best paired with the perfect denim jeans, you can wear this tomorrow and proudly say “I dressed up as Son Ye-jin today!”.
Photo Credit: Photo from @yejinhand
Casual Wear
Ye-ji’s take on casual wear is still glamorous. An expert in monochrome, she throws on this mustard colored dress and pairs it with a chunky wool cardigan in the same adorable shade. To spice it up even more, she wears a thigh high boots to match. What a charmer!
Photo Credit: Photo from @seoyejidaily
Casual Wear
IU falls nothing short of cute outfits to wear even on casual days. A turtleneck, a zip up wool sweater, and corduroy pants is easily a way into our hearts. IU even tops off this look with a scrunch, what’s your statement accessory of choice?
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Behind-The-Scenes
Even off screen, Ye-jin looks like a goddess and that’s a fact. With just a white slip dress on and nothing else, can we look this effortless everyday?
Photo Credit: Photo from @yejinhand
Behind-The-Scenes
This is probably our most favorite photo of Ye-ji during the behind-the-scenes of IOTNBO. Clad in her signature monochrome outfit, Ye-ji looks like a babe in her ruffled denim blue jumpsuit cinched with a brown belt!
Photo Credit: Photo from @seoyejiofficial
Behind-The-Scenes
IU behind-the-scenes is still the IU we see on screen. Patiently waiting for her team to lock in all the moisture in her hair, she snuggles up in a thick knitted sweater paired with an adorable blanket.
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Street Style
Ye-jin on the streets is definitely a neutral parade. Donning an off-white turtleneck, cream colored pants, her earth-toned wool coat and a belt cinching the entire look, catch us sport this outfit when its already safe to travel!
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Street Style
Street style for Ye-ji is freedom to wear just about anything laid-back yet stylish. She bases off the colors of her outfit from her Gucci trainers and includes a sensible layering of necklaces to add finer details.
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Street Style
Off to important affairs, IU stuns in a lavish coat paired with a white turtleneck and skirt. Those Gucci boots are really made for strutting!
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Fashion Week
Ye-jin’s timeless looks perfectly fits Nina Ricci’s brand aesthetic. Featuring all the shades in the neutral rainbow, Ye-jin turns it up a notch with a scalloped A-line skirt and knee-high boots.
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Fashion Week
Ye-ji in Seoul Fashion Week is enough proof that you can attend the one of most fashionable event on Earth with something minimal yet striking.
Photo Credit: Photo from @seoyejiofficial
Fashion Week
IU turned heads in the Gucci Fall 2020 Show in Milan with this blushed ensemble. Wearing a dress straight off the runway, IU styles this with a larger than life butterfly choker, pearl earrings, platform sandals, and of course a Gucci bag!
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Premiere Dressing
Breaking off her neutral streak, Ye-jin attends a premiere with a sunny yellow dress with a fluffy pink cardigan.
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Premiere Dressing
Ye-ji turns to her little black dress to do its job in projecting her sense of style. She pulls her hair back in a low bun to feature her hoop earrings that match her LBD’s buttons. This look by itself is femme power!
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Premiere Dressing
Who says you can’t wear printed dresses on premiere nights? IU breaks this age-old fashion rule and graces the spotlight in her red floral dress paired with her boxy purse.
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Red Carpet
Ye-jin is a steady charmer in our best dressed lists. She wins the Most Popular Actress award in this champagne long gown that perfectly fits like second skin. Ye-jin kept it minimal with just a pair of drop earrings to accessorize.
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Red Carpet
Ye-ji takes on the red carpet in this fairytale-like number. This lavender gown with silver undertones looks good on Ye-ji and it compliments her skin so much! The illusion of this gown’s elongated train gets us every time.
Photo Credit: Photo from @seoyejinews
Red Carpet
IU perfects red carpet glamour with her silver dress from Gucci. Another straight off the runway look from her trip to Milan for fashion week!
Photo Credit: Photo from In Style
Are you a Son Ye-jin?
The timeless beauty who gravitates towards the best of classics.
Photo Credit: Photo from @yejincow
Are you a Seo Ye-ji?
A fashion mogul that loves to express her style through luxury pieces.
Photo Credit: Photo from @seoyejidaily
Are you an IU?
The ever-evolving fashionista whose style philosphy is "the sky is the limit!".
Photo Credit: Photo from @dlwlrma
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