Lee Sung-kyung Shines as a Fashion Icon in 'Your Glorious Season'

Lee Sung-kyung, known for her impressive physique of 175cm and 50kg, is showcasing her prowess as a 'wannabe icon' with her diverse styling choices. Represented by Fantagio, Lee is captivating audiences with her role as 'Song Ha-ran,' the head designer of the high-end fashion house 'Nana Atelier' in MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Your Glorious Season.'

Lee Sung-kyung's unique physicality and fashion sense have caught viewers' attention, as she not only acts but also intricately portrays the character's inner emotions and psychological state through various styling choices, enhancing the drama's immersion.

In 'Your Glorious Season,' Lee has taken on the challenge of wearing over 150 outfits, showcasing new styles in every scene. This dedication reflects her commitment to perfectly embodying her designer character. Beyond acting, she meticulously attends to details such as accessories, hair, and makeup, adding another layer of visual enjoyment to the drama.

Lee's styling transcends the boundaries of materials and patterns. She reinterprets potentially mundane denim setups with high-end flair, showcasing her uniqueness as a head designer. From cozy tweeds to suede jackets, she presents the epitome of sophisticated business looks. Subtle touches, like raising shirt collars or lightly draping scarves, add flair to potentially rigid office looks.

At the drama's start, Lee portrays Song Ha-ran's closed-off demeanor due to past traumas with restrained, monochromatic office looks. Her sharp jackets and tailored suits highlight her charisma as a professional fashion designer while visually conveying Ha-ran's loneliness as she shields her emotions from the world.

As Ha-ran begins to open up to Sun-woo Chan (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) and those around her, Lee's styling reflects this change. She swaps office attire for soft-textured cable knits and bright pastel shirts, effectively illustrating the character's brightening inner world and capturing viewers' attention.

Jung Da-mi, Lee's stylist, explained, “To fully embody the character of a young and talented fashion designer, we aimed to go beyond 'pretty styling' to showcase the emotions and narrative of each moment. We wanted each outfit to convey a reason for why the character chose it, with subtle style changes reflecting emotional shifts.”

Through her diverse fashion choices, Lee Sung-kyung brings to life the character's psychological journey from a cold winter to a warm spring, elevating the drama's overall quality. As she continues to develop her unique 'Song Ha-ran look,' anticipation builds for her future performances in the remaining episodes.

'Your Glorious Season,' featuring Lee Sung-kyung, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM on MBC.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr