Real-Life Ko Mun-Yeong: Why Seo Ye-Ji Is Still Our Favorite Fashion Girl Outside 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay'
Take a look at Ye-ji's most stylish offscreen looks.
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay is going down in history as one of the few K-Drama series that touch on melodrama, animation, and mental health awareness. Along with its refreshing contribution to South Korea’s TV industry, an icon in the making gains a foothold in our screens. Seo Ye-ji rises as the woman of the hour after starring in IOTNBO as Ko Mun-yeong. Just like her character, Ye-ji is unapologetically confident and stylish in all ways but one.
Her ability to stand out comes natural especially with her tall frame and her 22-inch waist! Fans of IOTNBO would remember how she flawlessly wore that pink cropped blazer and skirt from Korean fashion designer and Netflix’s Next In Fashion winner, Minju Kim. Like Mun-yeong, Ye-ji particularly loves to wear dresses in every silhouette. From tapings, special affairs, and even on her downtime, Ye-ji has a dress for every occasion.
Ye-ji isn’t afraid to go big or go home either! She is fond of wearing blouses with larger than life sleeves, clashing prints and patterns, or full monochromaticlooks. When it comes to jewelry, she keeps a choice to not over accessorize. Simple gold necklaces and earrings will do for Ye-ji since she lets her clothes do the talking instead.
Find out why she’s our favorite fashion girl outside ‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’ and see all of our favorite looks from Seo Ye-ji in the gallery down below:
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Seo Ye-ji loves to keep it simple when it comes to her looks. She often goes to filming in a white body-con dress and a cardigan. For her, it’s easier to sit through makeup and change into her wardrobe when she’s in a comfortable dress.
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Even before she took the role of Ko Mun-yeong in IOTNBO, Ye-ji is already a fan of wearing tweed sets and dresses for special occasions. Barely accessorizing, she loves to keep it minimal with a simple pair of earrings.
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Ye-ji can keep it casual too. She loves her dresses but she can also sport denim jeans just like us! She can dress it up with her black pumps to fully elevate the look.
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There’s a lot to learn from Ye-ji but one thing’s for sure, she can school us with the right kind of confidence!
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Every girl loves a good A-line dress. Ye-ji particularly stands out in this plaid number cinched with a thick leather belt. To top it all off? She accessorizes with bold gold earrings and a pair of Converse chucks to keep the look interesting.
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Satin and lace is one heavenly combination on her!
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Eyeglasses can come handy for any groggy mornings. Long hours of filming can be pretty exhausting but Ye-ji always does this gracefully. She is never basic, though.
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As seen on IOTNBO, Ye-ji looks extra cheerful in this Louis Vuitton dress. Can you imagine being on set with Ye-ji the entire day? We bet it would be weeks of fun with the entire cast.
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Like Ko Mun-yeong, Ye-ji invests on a lot on neutral-toned garments. Always a fan of the classics and never just trendy, I guess you can say Ye-ji is way ahead of her times.
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She may look extra fierce on set but this sweet stuff is as cheerful as a real life teddy bear! Don’t you think she looks bright even with a grey dress on?
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Ye-ji is looking like a princess straight out of the IOTNBO books in this moody portrait. This hairstyle on her looks divine! BRB we’re getting a perm ASAP.
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For laid-back dressing, Ye-ji immediately gravitates towards her cardigans. She might even throw on a cute bucket hat like in this outfit!
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Ko Mun-Yeong with a little bit of Seo Ye-ji? Yes please!
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This photo of Ye-ji in a parka and denim jeans is our entire mood for the rest of the year. Rainy season got the best of us and we’re fully surrendering to rain-proof outfits.
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Ye-ji in what she does best — light up the room!
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All smiles for better days ahead! Ye-ji’s take on loungewear is being her most genuine self in an oversized knitted sweater.
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Hands down to the best IOTNBO photo we deserve, Ye-ji and mini Mun-yeong taking a quick photo together behind-the-scenes.
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A pop of color never hurt nobody that’s why we’re completely copying this look from Ye-ji. Take any neutral toned sweater and pair it with a comfortable pair of trousers and slip on a pair of boots if you have the time. Voila! A fool-proof work-from-home outfit.
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Suit dressing it is! Ye-ji is sporting legs for days in this suit dress ensemble. Pop a red lip and slip into the highest black pumps you own for a maximum femme fatale effect!
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Seo Ye-ji is the ultimate dream girl. No matter what hairstyle she sports or whatever ensemble she chooses to wear, she will always make it look effortless. The end of IOTNBO is definitely not the last time we will see her. She’s yet to conquer bigger roles and we’ll be here to cheer her on!
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