6 Jun Ji-hyun looks that made the Korean film star a fashion icon and Korea’s favourite sweetheart
She wears luxury designer clothing from Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana and Celine, and fans are so obsessed with her they emptied stores worldwide of the Yves Saint Laurent lipstick she wore in one film
Ever since Jun Ji-hyun (also known as Gianna Jun) appeared on-screen in 1999’s White Valentine, her natural beauty and carefully-chosen roles have won over Korea and the world. Since her debut, she has hardly changed at all, maintaining her fresh-faced image throughout her career.
We take a look at the way this multi-award winning Hallyu star has evolved throughout the years, while retaining her signature look.
My Sassy Girl (2001)
This was the role that catapulted her to international fame and cemented her trademark “innocent” look of minimal make-up, straight black hair and light lipstick.
Playing a quirky and mysterious college student (referred to only as “The Girl”) in this critically-acclaimed, award-winning romantic comedy, Jun personified the “no make-up make-up” look with only the faintest tinge of pink lipstick and straight black eyebrows.
A Man Who Was Superman (2008)
Famous for her innocent image, Jun surprised everyone with her role as Song Soo-jung, a cynical, chain-smoking, documentary filmmaker in this bittersweet film. Unlike the looks she sported in previous romantic or melodramatic films, Jun wore jeans and cargo pants throughout, coupled with her messy fringe and nude lipstick, to match her character as an overworked producer.
The Thieves (2012)