Style And Beauty Cues To Take From 2022’s Iconic K-drama Leading Ladies

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Aside from their impeccable acting skills, the charming leading ladies of our favorite K-dramas also snag our attention with their unique style and beauty looks that are oh-so-tempting to recreate. From street style and athleisure to girl-next-door and elegant office wear, there’s always a heroine whose fashion and beauty sense can surely match your current lifestyle or dream aesthetic.

Many K-drama leading ladies’ fashion and makeup moments have remained iconic through the years, like Jang Man Wol (played by IU) of “Hotel Del Luna” in 2019 and Ko Moon Young (played by Seo Yea Ji) of “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” in 2020. Now, it’s time for fresh faces to join the list of stylish main characters whose wardrobe, makeup, and skincare routine could be your next style peg—so we gathered 7 leading ladies from 2022’s top K-dramas (so far) and highlighted style and beauty cues that you can take from them. Check them out below.


The key to looking expensive 


Want to exude the same expensive vibe that Shin Ha Ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) radiates every time she pretends to be a chaebol family’s daughter in “Business Proposal”? Luckily, you don’t need to burn a hole in your wallet to nail her fancy look. By accessorizing with jewelry, you can instantly dress up any outfit and make it look effortlessly chic a la Shin Ha Ri with her layered necklaces and hoop earrings. Style tip: Gold, diamonds, and pearls are excellent choices for adding a sophisticated touch to your clothes.

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Sporty girlcrush vibes, anyone?


Baseball caps were a sporty girlcrush wardrobe staple for national athlete Na Hee Do (played by Kim Tae Ri) of “Twenty-Five, Twenty-One”, and this accessory helped her create an effortlessly cool look. Wear these timeless baseball caps with oversized shirts, comfy pullovers, sweatshirts, jogger pants, and rubber shoes to recreate the bubbly and hardworking fencing champion’s laidback style—choppy bangs, optional.

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Eyes: the window to your soul


Hands up if you swooned every time Jang Uk (played by Lee Jae Wook) mentioned how pretty Mudeok’s (played by Jung So Min) eyes were! We know that Mudeok’s eyes were always emphasized in “Alchemy of Souls” because they bore her soul-shifter mark, but it’s also true that your eyes are one of your face’s most captivating features. Emphasize your eyes effortlessly with eyelash extensions, which can make them appear wider and brighter without requiring you to glue fake lashes or apply mascara anymore.

Enjoy 50% off on eyelash extensions using customized sets at Posh Nails in SM City Dasmariñas. This promo is valid until further notice.


Extraordinary comfort and style


One of the most iconic pieces in Attorney Woo Young Woo’s (played by Park Eun Bin) business casual wardrobe is her chunky-heeled loafers, which look both comfortable and chic in the courtroom scenes for the legal drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”. This footwear, which mixes old school silhouette with a modern block heel style, is easy to incorporate into your everyday work OOTDs. It’s a chic way to bring a pop of “extraordinary” to an otherwise plain outfit, too!

From an original price of P2,159.20, you can get the Block Heel Penny Loafers at 20% off for only P2,699 until November 30, 2022 (or until supplies last) at Charles & Keith in SM City Cebu.


Bright and bold hair color supremacy


Actress Kim Hee Sun won’t fail to catch your attention as the grim reaper Koo Ryeon in “Tomorrow” for two things: her girlboss attitude and her bright pink hair color. To balance the bold hue, she often matched her standout hairstyle with clothes in neutral colors like black leather jackets, gray sweaters, and white coats. But just like Koo Ryeon in some episodes, you shouldn’t be afraid to wear outfits with wild patterns and vibrant colors with your bright pink hair either.

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Our dainty and laidback style inspo


The anthology “Our Blues” featured many admirable female leads, but we’re picking Shin Min Ah’s styling as Min Seon Ah as our ultimate dainty and laidback style inspiration. Perfectly matching the relaxing atmosphere of Jeju Island where the entire drama was set, Min Seon Ah’s casual and comfortable outfits included classic combos of flowy long-sleeved tops and denim jeans or skirts—which all exuded a fine mix of simplicity and elegance.

Get the V-Neck Keyhole Top with Bell Sleeves for only P699 at selected Una Rosa branches in SM malls.


The road to youthful and glowing skin


Son Ye Jin recently made her TV screen comeback through “Thirty Nine”, where she played the dermatologist Cha Mi Jo. Her character’s job reminded us to take good care of our skin if we want to achieve her ever-youthful and radiant glow. Doing your skincare routine regularly can help you with this, but you can also get expert help from dermatologists if you want instant and guaranteed flawless results. 

For as low as P2,800, you can enjoy dermatological services that brighten, lighten, and rejuvenate your skin at V.E. Eusebio Skin Center in SM City Calamba.

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