Korean Drama: Fashion King
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Done watching Fashion King last week and I really cant get over the ending. There are some parts of the drama that I was not satisfied and then adding to the fact that the ending left you a lot of questions and disappointments. :(
I wont explain the story in details though so you will also watch it, but for the benefit those who are curious about the drama I will give an overview.... The story of Fashion King revolves around the world of fashion designers, from start-ups in the Dongdaemun area of Seoul onto world class designers. It's about a young designer who is so passionate in designing clothes. She is dreaming in making it big in the fashion industry after studying at the famous fashion school in New York and so she applied for an scholarship. However, her dreams was put to a lot of misfortunes because of her foster family and meeting 2 men who both help her fulfill her dreams and made her life more complicated.
Main Characters:
- Yoo Ah-In as Kang Young-Gul
- Shin Se-Kyung as Lee Ga-Young
- Lee Je-Hoon as Jung Jae-Hyuk
- Yuri (Girls Generation) as Choi An-Na
Interestingly, American fashion designer Tory Burch made a cameo in the drama. In the episode, Burch plays a fashion school dean alongside actresses Sin Se-kyung and Han Yoo-i.

In the drama, the fashion boutique where the heroine Lee Ka Young (Shin Se Kyung) is working is in fact the flagship store of Tory Burch brand in Seoul, South Korea. The spacious two storey store looks even more bright and transparent with the decorations of floor to ceiling windows, wall mirror and transparent acrylic device. Chandeliers decorated with gold, moss-green carpet, white sofa and etc, a variety of fine decorations which are all full of brand elements reveals the modern luxury, and the pursuit of fine living. The drama also opens the curtain on the legend of fashion through the orange lacquer door of the store. ~ DramaHaven
In the photo below Yoo Ah-In wore the Bird of Paradise shirt from Givenchy Spring Summer 2012.

Here are some of some Yoo Ah-In's fashion that I like in the drama...

Now lets go to Shin Se-Kyung's fashion style in the drama...

I love this outfit of her specially the ombre top and Suecomma Bonnie Peep Toe Ankle White Boots.

And here is the dashing Lee Je-Hoon. His usual get-up in the drama is tuxedo or formal evening suit.

Girls Generation Yuri played as Choi An-Na...
I love this dress a lot! <3

Han Yoo-Yi also casted as Shin Jung-Ah who envies Lee Ga-Young in the drama, but here's a behind the scene photo of Shin Se-Kyung and Han Yoo-Yi fiercely posing with their outfits.
13 comments
Hated the ending, too. My new rule of thumb - stay away from dramas which star Shin Se Kyung. The storyline is either crappy (like When A Man Loves) or the lead actor dies, like this one. Lol.
ReplyDeletei dont watch a lot of koreanovelas but i know their dramas are all great. :) might consider this in the future
ReplyDeleteIm not really into Koreanovelas, but they really have a good sense of style! :)
ReplyDeleteIm actually addicted to Korean drama, music and most specially fashion and accessories. Yes they have a good sense of style! ^_^
ReplyDeleteHi Rovie! I suggest you start watching on any of the following: You're Beautiful, City Hunter, 49 Days, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, Rooftop Prince and Love Rain... Medyo boring kasi to eh... ^_^
ReplyDeleteHehehe I think this is the first drama I watched with Shin Se-Kyung as the lead. But yes will take take your suggestion, I'll think twice na pag bida si Shin Se-Kyung. :D
ReplyDeleteoh love the girls fashion sense! i enjoy koreanovelas too and fashion and food and cosmetics haha I think I'm getting the Korean fevertoo
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that long white dress too! It's elegant yet simple. Sexy without being over the top.
ReplyDeletei so love Korean fashion but i don't often watch korean telenovelas, i guess i've watched the rooftop prince 'cause i thought it's so funny, but this i haven't watched yet.
ReplyDeleteHigh five sis! :D
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with you that is why when I saw Yuri wearing that i drama I fell inlove into it. Perfect classy look. ^_^
ReplyDeleteThe Rooftop Prince was indeed funny. 2 thumbs up for that drama!
ReplyDeletehonestly, I love their apparel here and how to be fashionable but jut as you said, i hate the story, it was very dragging and long and the ending will leave you nothing. It's something, i wouldn't bother watching again.
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