Lipsticks were sold out, outfits being followed worldwide, sunglasses influencing fans worldwide - these two stellar actresses are not only trendsetters but also sit prettily on top as the standards for beauty in Korea. The makeup and outfits they wear in their films and dramas make fans drool and want to get a hold of them.
Basically, they are more of a fashion icon, and yes, they have invaded fans' fashion styles worldwide. No wonder a lot of advertisements are being placed in drama series to boost their sales and a way of introducing their products as well.
As for these two actresses, you may find them matured as they are nearing forties, but if you look back on their younger roles, they surely have the same level of sophistication as the younger actresses have now.
Here are some roles they took in the early 2000s and they surely are beautiful as they are today!
The Girl in "My Sassy Girl"
"My Sassy Girl" is Jun Ji Hyun's iconic role. The movie was so popular not only in Korea but all across Asia that it even had a remake. She played a college student who is so bossy and complicated and you could not mistake her style as it is similar to how new generation college girls dress. She just simply can swoop away any man for her gorgeous look.
Officer Yeo Kyung Jin in "Windstruck"
Being an officer, you need to be a badass, and yes, the role is perfect for her. She can defeat a group of gangsters while being hand-cuffed to her future boyfriend. And she was one pretty officer, who appears to be strong and invulnerable yet she sparks a bit of innocent and sweet image. The movie is 2004's highest-grossing film in South Korea.
Song Soo Jung in "A Man Who Was Superman"
Jun Ji Hyun's signature look is probably her long silky hair that is still notable in her other dramas and films. This signature look surely is captivating and suits her well. But in this drama, she has bangs showing her youthful and innocent look.
On the other hand, Son Ye Jin is crowned as the most beautiful woman of 2020. Let's look at how she looked way back and check if you can see the same similarities as to how she looks now. If you loved her as Yoon Seri in Crash Landing On You, you would probably love her in her roles during her prime years.
Shim Hye Won as "Summer Scent"
A story of an innocent girl who has a fatal heart problem was given a chance to live again and found her way to be in the donor's ex-boyfriend arms. Talking about beauty, truly Son Ye Jin's shines in this drama series, knowing she is only twenty-one years old.
Ji Hye/Joo Hee in "The Classic"
She both played as the mother and the daughter in this drama series. The daughter discovers a number of letters and flashbacks, which was heartbreaking. Her dual role looks easy as she portrayed it smoothly as the mother and the daughter.
Seo Young in "April Snow"
She was just twenty-three when she made this movie and it made controversy thinking her role was too risqué, as of 2005 standards. Her love interest was Bae Yong Jun also a Hallyu star.
To end, both are beautiful actresses who are worthy of praise.
