Why Every Younger Actress Names Her as a Style Role Model

Gong Hyo-jin is 46 this year, and if you read interviews with her peers, a lot of them name-drop her as a style inspiration. Han So-hee, Kim Min-ju, Kim Hwan-hee, Jin Ji-hee, Clara—they've all mentioned Gong as someone they looked up to. And it's not just about her acting. They specifically mention her fashion sense. Han So-hee even gave an interview saying Gong's built this distinctive world around her personal aesthetic, and that inspired Han's own interest in fashion.

She's 172cm—tall—and comes from a modeling background originally. During the *Pasta* era, she was so hands-on with her character's wardrobe that she basically created an entire Gong Hyo-jin-style archetype. That's the level of detail she brings to her image. Nothing's accidental. She favors comfortable but somehow still pointed pieces—casual without being sloppy. Every single detail reads intentional.

① First one: oversized gray hoodie with a white layer underneath.

The hoodie has this relaxed, spacious cut, but she swept her hair up into a topknot, which keeps her face line visible. Casual piece plus elevated finishing equals perfectly balanced look for early fall. It's not messy even though it looks like zero effort.

② Second: black oversized blazer, white undershirt, washed-out denim.

The detail play here is subtle—she threaded a belt inside the blazer to cinch her waist, giving the whole outfit more structure without looking forced. Throw in glasses and the vibe shifts to smart-casual-but-make-it-chic. This is your textbook fall office look worth bookmarking.

③ Third: gray-blue trench coat layered over a mustard-colored knit.

She added a checked pattern piece at the waist as a secondary point of interest. That mustard-gold against the cool gray-blue of the coat? That's the exact color palette that reads autumn without trying. The tones shift and season becomes undeniable.

④ Last one: cream-and-green striped mock-neck knit with a high-waist denim skirt.

The knit has this collar detail that keeps it from feeling too casual, and the waist belt emphasizes her proportions in a flattering way. It's classic without feeling dusty or outdated. The kind of piece you'll reach for repeatedly through fall because it actually works.

The common thread is controlled elegance. She won't let an outfit be uninteresting, but she also won't overcomplicate it. Belt, layer, or pattern choice—something always gets the detail treatment. It's why so many younger actresses are literally asking 'how do I dress like that?'