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"I heard she made it into the top 6 for Karina lookalikes..." The daily look of the actor who was shy enough to tremble even when giving a presentation in front of people

"I heard she made it into the top 6 for Karina lookalikes.

AGEN Desk

Seoul · 8 min read

I have compiled a collection of looks from the Instagram of actress Lee Hyo-na, who beat out 100 other competitors to land the role of the villainess Joo Young-chae in the KBS2 daily drama 'Intimate Ripley'. The photos include everything from a trip to Japanese alleys to a navy dress look, a black camisole profile shot, a white blouse look, a pink knit look, a blue knit look, and a floral blouse look.

As I flipped through the photos, I felt that, unlike the ambitious Joo Young-chae in the drama, a pure and elegant atmosphere was much more strongly evident in her daily life.

▶ Key Summary

Lee Hyo-na reveals her recent looks, ranging from a striped halterneck knit to a navy dress, black camisole, white blouse, white shirt, pink knit, blue knit, and yellow floral blouse.

- I debuted in 2018 with KBS W's 'When Time Stops' and appeared in KBS2's 'The Real Battle', KBS1's 'Wacky Family', Netflix's 'Parasite: The Grey', and others.

- I played the villainess Joo Young-chae in the KBS2 daily drama 'Intimate Ripley,' and the series concluded this February with its 101st episode.

The first thing that catches the eye is a photo taken in a stone-staircase alley lined with traditional Japanese houses.

It was a travel look consisting of a halterneck knit top with brown and black stripes paired with beige shorts.

I spent the longest time looking at the black cardigan draped over the arm in this outfit; it added a calm weight to the cheerful striped top, completing a lively yet chic vibe.

With her bangs swept back and her hair half-tied, the way she slightly bowed and smiled perfectly conveyed the excitement of the travel destination.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the top and shorts.

The following is a photo taken in front of a green poster displaying the premiere date of 'Intimate Ripley'.

It was a look featuring a navy sleeveless dress with gold buttons and flap pockets paired with a black belt.

I spent the longest time looking at the black belt with the gold buckle cinching the waist in this outfit. It clearly accentuated the silhouette of the dress with its flared hem, completing a neat yet elegant look.

I could feel the excitement ahead of the first broadcast from the way they waved and smiled.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the dress.

This time, it's a profile shot taken in front of a clean gray background.

It was a clean look created with just a black camisole with thin straps.

I spent the longest time looking at the see-through bangs that slightly covered the eyebrows in this outfit. The long straight hair reaching down to the waist combined with the black camisole created a chic yet dreamy atmosphere.

The calm gaze staring straight ahead looked like a photo shoot.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the camisole.

The following is a selfie taken on a hill with green grass.

It was a white puff-sleeved blouse look with a round Peter Pan collar.

I spent the longest time looking at the long braided hair styled to one side in this outfit; it paired with the lovely collared blouse to complete an innocent yet girlish vibe.

The face smiling gently in the sunlight was like a spring picnic.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the blouse.

This time, it is a photo taken on an outdoor terrace under a tent with twinkling lights.

It was an all-white look with a white shirt worn over a white inner top.

I spent the longest time looking at the oversized white shirt in this outfit that draped naturally below the shoulders; it shone softly under the night lights, completing a comfortable yet refreshing vibe.

The sight of her with her hair tied back, resting her face on her hand and smiling playfully, felt friendly.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the shirt.

The following is a photo taken at a table with a strawberry cake and a bouquet of flowers.

It was a pink cable knit look with a prominent cable knit pattern.

I spent the longest time looking at the cozy, voluminous pink cable knit sweater in this outfit; it complemented the candlelit cake and completed a warm yet lovely atmosphere.

The sight of her hands clasped together and smiling perfectly conveyed the excitement of being celebrated.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the knitwear.

This time, it is a photo taken in front of a workbench where baking tools are placed.

It was a look with a white apron over a vivid blue ribbed knit sweater.

I spent the longest time looking at the white apron with lettering in this outfit, and it created a fresh yet neat look by contrasting with the refreshing blue knit.

The sight of her with her hair neatly tied back and stirring the bowl looked like a scene from a baking class.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the knitwear.

The last one is a photo taken inside a car with ivory seats.

It was a look featuring a yellow puff-sleeved blouse with a navy floral print.

I spent the longest time looking at the shirring detail along the neckline of this outfit; combined with the bright yellow color, it completed a feminine yet romantic atmosphere.

The sight of her long, straight hair reaching down to her waist, swept to one side, gave off a calm impression.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the blouse.

▶ Styling Point

A neat event look featuring a navy dress cinched at the waist with a gold buckle belt.

- An innocent look featuring a white Peter Pan collar blouse paired with braided hair.

- A fresh baking look featuring a blue ribbed knit sweater and a white apron

▶ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the intimate Ripley role of Lee Hyo-na?

A. I played the role of Joo Young-chae in the KBS2 daily drama 'Intimate Ripley,' a villainess who tries to get what she wants by force. I heard that I was cast after beating out 100 other competitors.

Q. What is Lee Hyo-na's age and her debut work?

A. She is known to have been born in 1993 and debuted in 2018 with the KBS W drama 'When Time Stops'.

Q. Is there anyone who says you resemble Lee Hyona or Karina?

A. She is known for her resemblance to aespa's Karina, so articles often refer to her as a "Karina lookalike."

From the cheerfulness of the striped halterneck travel look, the neatness of the navy dress, the chicness of the black camisole profile, the innocence of the white blouse, the comfort of the all-white shirt, the loveliness of the pink knit, the freshness of the blue knit, to the romanticism of the floral blouse, I could feel Lee Hyo-na's unique charm in every look.

I was impressed by the contrast between her, who met viewers as a villainess full of desire for 101 episodes, and the fact that she shows such an innocent and elegant atmosphere in her daily life. I am looking forward to seeing what kind of side she will show in her next project.

"I heard she made it into the top 6 for Karina lookalikes..." The daily look of the actor who was shy enough to tremble even when giving a presentation in front of people

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