A Suit Distraction

New rom-com with Lee Min-Ki coming out!

Which of course will not be available illegally online for another year or so after it does come out, but whatever.

The story is of a couple who work together, so they have this secret forbidden romance thing going on to keep the spark alive, but they also seem to try and keep things exciting by constantly breaking up and getting back together.

Of course, this means office dress, though they look like common office-workers, so no chaebol extravagance of three-piece suits. Looks like a casual tone, since the emotions will be intense. Also, the co-stars are practically anagrams: Lee Min-Ki and Kim Min-Hee. DESTINY.

This cutie is taking K-Pop and K-Drama by storm, and for good reason.

He’s able to play along with whatever you hand him. I mean, suitcases tumbling out plastic arms? Security footballs? Tiaras and argent confetti?

The ridiculousness never lies with him, though. And the dark plaids that I would not seek out being used here are interesting—they make me wonder if this is a retrospective or inspired by bad uniform color choices…

BoA is a great fashion icon, primarily because she shows how to wear anything in your own way. This video involves the idea of doppelgangers, and alter-egos, so there’s some fun with totally separate styles. But BoA’s got a fierce, clear style, and it comes across in each.

The fantasy princess dress has kind of quirky cut-outs and an unexpected big floral pattern in such a setting, that’s stylish. Her dancer outfit shows skin through veils and more cut-outs. The tailored look of the combination is simulated by layering (vest, with drape, over the sheer shirt, over a bikini top). Last is an at-home casual tee and cut-off shorts that still manage to have a chic outline.

The way she combines elements, with her sporty dance style and music, has that elusive “signature” look. She is the one and only of her kind.

A kind of breezier look, with soft long-sleeve tees and loose overshirts. Still has a sort of classic outline, though, a quiet sense of taste.

I am the most fond of the leather-bodied hoodie. Why haven’t I seen that anywhere else? Such a great idea…

The two top photos are from a suit-shoot with Jo Jung-Suk, currently in King 2Hearts, but of course…I fell for his drama headshot.

That drama had the proper kind of fun with world-building through costuming. It’s on my “maybe later” list for watching, but what a hot uniform…

The predominance of white with touches of gold, over black is so regal. Someone had fun drawing this out, let loose on an elaborate royal uniform concept. The buttons! The shoulder-boards!