8 K-Drama Divas With The Most Gorgeous Closets
We went beyond their outfits, and dissected their closet spaces to give you tips and closet organization hacks
Summer is coming up! This time of the year is usually synonymous with editing one’s closet contents, and rotating beach and summer wear to have front and center premier real estate in those drawers and cabinets for ease of access and use. The closet is a vital part of life. One look at it, and you feel as though you’ve seen a playback reel of your personal story. After all, so many landmark moments are celebrated with key outfits and accessories.
How many K-Dramas have we seen with heroines who power dress, and whose closets we’ve dissected for proof of the fact that the closet plays a vital supporting role to women who dress well. Need inspiration? Here are some of the most beautiful closets we’ve seen in K-Dramas. The ladies who use them have demanding careers and dramatic back stories to boot. As such, the closets many consider a dream are to them, a reality. Take a look at the gallery below:
K-Drama Divas And Their Gorgeous Closets
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Han Se-gye in True Beauty (JTBC, 2018)
The Beauty Inside tells the story of an actress, Han Se-Gye who has a rather special condition where her body takes on the physical characteristics of another. Because of this uniqueness, finding love is an adventure, so are keeping to her commitments, making her fodder for controversy.
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Han Se-gye in True Beauty (JTBC, 2018)
For someone who basically becomes somebody else for a week every month, Han Se-gye's closet is packed with so many clothing options. That she lives a public life as an actress is enough to make one keep rows upon rows of shoes, purses and accessories. Having to keep up a certain unpredictable appearance every month just adds to her closet needs.
Photo Credit: Still from The Beauty Inside, JTBC, 2018
Han Se-gye in True Beauty (JTBC, 2018)
Notice how her closet is organized by categories. Shoes are in one closet bay, purses are assigned to another. Jewelry and accessories are neatly tucked in drawers in the center islands. Her closet is detailed down to the floor finish. The herringbone pattern adds texture to the monochromatic scheme.
Photo Credit: Still from The Beauty Inside, JTBC, 2018
Han Se-gye in True Beauty (JTBC, 2018)
The center islands are kitted out with cubbies that are accessible from the top. One only needs to lift an acrylic or glass cover to get to the vast selection of eyewear. Similarly, jewelry, scarves and other accessories can be treated this way as well.
Photo Credit: Still from The Beauty Inside, JTBC, 2018
Yoon Se-ri in Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
Yoon Se-Ri is the heiress of a beauty company who has literally crash landed on the North Korean territory while paragliding. Her Gangnam apartment is designed to reflect her status. It's no wonder she missed it terribly while stranded in North Korea... it affords her all of her conveniences and more!
Photo Credit: Still from Crash Landing On You, Netflix, 2019
Yoon Se-ri in Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
Not only is her walk-in closet organized, with assigned spaces for different articles of clothing. It also displays her personality via art work and color choices. The choice of white is a convenient backdrop for closets. It makes the colors of her wardrobe pop, making it convenient for her to arrange by color coding, and to easily see her pieces. Notice that she also has a seating arrangement of two slipper chairs that flank an occasional table. For a busy person, Se-Ri probably uses this space to decompress once in a while.
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Yoon Se-ri in Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
Se-ri's closet displays the complementary colors of blue and orange, the choice of these perhaps dictated by a certain brand that famously comes in pretty orange boxes! Notice that her closets are sectioned with the use of blue curtains. An orange rug is set against wood floors, complementing the blue curtains and the blue slipper chairs. If your closet is large enough such as this walk-in closet, you may consider adding colors that soothe just like Se-ri did.
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Yoon Se-ri in Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
If you have enough space, consider having a personalized wall, an ode to your special moments, favorite art works, and your personal preferences. Consider it the "museum of you." It's not just for vanity. These things lift up your mood, and help buoy your spirits up, beginning your day on a light note. Make use of open shelving to incorporate your personal mementoes. Tops of drawers can also function as veritable shrines to everything that relates to you.
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Yoon Se-ri, Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
Have a small vanity section where you can hang a mirror and do a spot check just before leaving your walk-in closet. After all, this space is in service of your everyday look. You'll want to be certain that it's on-point before you leave.
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Yoon Se-ri in Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
A full length mirror is a must in a your closet space. We can't underscore enough how helpful this is when deciding what outfits to wear, accessories to put together and shoes to wear.
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Yoon Se-ri in Crash Landing on You, Netflix, 2019
How nice and neat it is to have a specific space for everything! Make each purse in your collection hold pride of place in your closet space. This is the dream!
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Hwang Ji-ahn in I Do, I Do, MBC TV, 2012
Hwang Ji-Ahn is a shoe designer in her late 30's. As the director of a famous shoe company, the right footwear is a must for her.
Photo Credit: I Do, I Do, MBC TV, 2012
Hwang Ji-ahn in I Do, I Do, MBC TV, 2012
This shoe closet serves the character quite well. Soompi reported that the producers used 200 pairs of shoes to fill this set. Each shoe cost an average of $350. The least expensive of which was in the $100 range, while the most expensive was in the $1,500 range at the time, making the estimated value of the shoes in this closet reach up to $70,000.00. It is but fitting that each pair has a neat and dedicated space, akin to a gallery.
Photo Credit: Still from I Do, I Do, MBC TV, 2012
Jung Seo-Hyun in Mine, Netflix, 2021
Sisters-in-law Jung Seo-Hyun and Seo Huisu are quite the power duo in the 2021 K-drama, Mine. Challenged by various issues within the family they married into, they also manage to keep up the perfect appearance in public.
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Jung Seo-Hyun in Mine, Netflix, 2021
Jung Seo-Hyun's closet feels like a high end boutique full of the best and most sought-after brands. Arches separate spaces that look as large as rooms, definitely more than most closet spaces we see nowadays!
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Jung Seo-Hyun in Mine, Netflix, 2021
A seating arrangement anchored by a trendy curved sofa in a soothing blue is situated at the middle of this space, affording the character the ideal perch for early morning musings and catch-up conversations with her husband.
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Jung Seo-Hyun in Mine, Netflix, 2021
In a separate area from her closet, the vanity takes up space. Crowned by a chandelier, this room is veiled from the outside by sheer curtains, letting a hint of daylight in.
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Jung Seo-Hyun in Mine, Netflix, 2021
In contrast to the rest of her modern spaces, her personal furniture such as the vanity and drawers are traditional, and painted white, perhaps highlighting the character's virtue and making a statement.
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Seo Hui-Su in Mine, Netflix, 2021
Her sister-in-law, Seo Hui-Su, an actress, also maintains a gorgeous home.
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Seo Hui-Su in Mine, Netflix, 2021
Her closet faces the master bedroom. Flanking the entrance to it are his and hers vanities. A clever use of space!
Photo Credit: Still from Mine, Netflix, 2021
Ha Young-Eun in Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2021-2022
Ha Young-Eun leads the design team of a homegrown fashion company. She gets involved with a freelance photographer, Mr. J. Their story talks about the romances and break-ups set in the fashion world.
Photo Credit: Still from Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2022
Ha Young-Eun in Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2021-2022
Ha Young-Eun's closet is perhaps the least spacious out of all the K-drama dream closets discussed thus far. As a career woman, her wardrobe is pretty much a capsule collection of the basics. Note her use of uniformed boxes stored all the way at the top of her shelves for souvenirs and items that are not used daily. Below to the right, a combination of open shelves and drawers neatly store her clothing. A lit open cubby stores her shoes.
Photo Credit: Still from Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2022
Ha Young-Eun in Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2021-2022
The vanity is incorporated into Ha Young-Eun's closet, making it an efficient, all-in-one dress up and primping space for this apartment dweller.
Photo Credit: Still from Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2022
Ha Young-Eun in Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2021-2022
This view shows that Ha Young-Eun is no stranger to organization tools in order to keep her vanity tidy! Notice the use of the tiered perfume holder and the acrylic trays that keeps her lippies and other cosmetics in a neat row. Any user of this vanity will also enjoy its seamless mirror, backlit with a natural daylight bulb for just the right amount of illumination when applying makeup.
Photo Credit: Still from Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2022
Ha Young-Eun in Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2021-2022
Just like Se-ri, a full-length mirror serves Young-Eun. And right when she exits the arched entryway of her closet, a clock reminds this girl-on-the-go of the time.
Photo Credit: Still from Now We Are Breaking Up, SBS, 2022
Shim Su-Ryeon in The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Shim Su-Ryeon has a stressful life as the wife of Hera Palace's president, the scheming and evil Joo Dan-Tae. Nevertheless, she keeps her appearance as close to perfect as possible, what with all the competition surrounding her.
Photo Credit: Still from The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Shim Su-Ryeon in The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
She gets an A for best space planning of her vanity and closet area! Situated right next to floor-to-ceiling windows in the penthouse of Hera Palace, Shim Su-Ryeon enjoys natural daylight and dramatic views while contemplating her next moves in her vanity station.
Photo Credit: Still from The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Shim Su-Ryeon in The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
The walls of her personal areas are clad in dramatic wallpaper and mirrors. Notice the use of a tiled medallion as floor finish, making her space distinctive. This alcove enjoys balance and symmetry. A full-length mirror balances the vanity mirror, making this personal space rich with the essentials of grooming.
Photo Credit: Still from The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Cheon Seo-Jin in The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
The opera diva, Soe-Jin also lives in Hera Palace, but it's not enough for her to just live in one of its floors. She has to get to the penthouse, and nothing will stop her from attaining this goal. Of course, she looks picture perfect while she's at it.
Photo Credit: Still from The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Cheon Seo-Jin in The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Her vanity leads to her bathroom, but unlike Su-ryeon's dedicated alcove for her personal effects, Seo-Jin's vanity floats in a space that also enjoys lots of great natural light. A triptych mirror helps her make certain that from all angles, she is flawless. This room's use of reflective finishes is a stand-out, in support of the character.
Photo Credit: Still from The Penthouse: War In Life, SBS, 2020
Shop Their Best Practices:
Use bins or baskets for seasonal items such as sunglasses, bathing suits and beach towels. As the seasons change, simply swap the baskets for ease of reach.
Rattan Basket Holder
For a tidy look, invest in uniform hangers. They can be all-white or the color of your choice.
Seamless Hangers With Anti-Slip Silk, Set of 5
Hang a closet organizer with shelves. These efficient storage systems multi-task, and maximize your vertical closet space.
Hanging Closet Organizer With Shelves
Use clear acrylic storage essentials to make it easier for your to spot things. The caveat: these need to be maintained and organized constantly to save you from visual clutter.
Acrylic Cosmetics Organizer
Don't forget to include a full-length mirror when planning your closet space for that one final look at your OOTD.
Arched Full Length Mirror
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