On August 31, the outdoors clothing company Millet released its latest ad featuring "Pinocchio" stars Park Shin Hye and Lee Jong Suk. The Fall/Winter commercial incorporates the visual aesthetic of a magazine editorial with scenes that depict the actors as in matching styles.
Titled Sense and City, the ad focuses on the fusion of urban utilitarian pieces and fashion intended for outdoor activities in the French Alps.
The on-screen couple shows off their effortless chemistry, in each scene. While many endorsement couples have a forced appearance, their synergistic playfulness provides context for rumors surrounding their alleged off-screen relationship. In July 2015, representatives for both stars denied reports sparked by an exclusive article published by Dispatch, which claimed that the pair was dating in real-life.
Park Shin Hye was praised by the Korean outlet, Sports Donga, for her innocent and refreshing performance at her fan meeting in Shenzhen, China. The writer noted the girlish looks that she was styled in during the second half of the show. "Park Shin Hye emerged in a particularly feminine dress with exposed shoulders in part two, where her slightly tomboyish style transformed with chic costuming."
The Sports Donga writer went on to break down her fan meeting fashion before noting her upcoming appearance on "Three Meals a Day," which will air on September 4.
Park was recently a return guest on "Three Meals a Day," where the producers continued to develop a variety show love line involving the star and 2PM's Taecyeon. Taecyeon appeared to be thrilled by her participation in the show, prompting Kim Kwang Kyu to interject with his thoughts. "Tell her you love her," said Kim, jokingly.
While Park has not previously appeared on virtual couples programs like "We Got Married," Taecyeon starred in the Global Edition.
Who do you think makes a cuter on-screen companion for Park Shin Hye- Lee Jong Suk or Taecyeon? Vote below.
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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing editor for KDramaStars. She is also a contributing writer for KpopStarz, MTV Iggy, Viki and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing, she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).
