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"They say he's an actor who hits the jackpot with every drama he appears in..." The daily look of an actor who reportedly spoke English better than Korean in his childhood.

"They say he's an actor who hits the jackpot with every drama he appears in.

AGEN Desk

Seoul · 8 min read

I have compiled a collection of looks from the Instagram of actress Choi Hee-jin, who became a scene-stealer as Sonya, a pet cat with human features, in 'More Beautiful Than Heaven,' and met viewers as psychiatrist Choi Jin in the JTBC drama 'Everyone Is Fighting Their Worthlessness,' which ended in May of this year, featuring everything from a gray knit cardigan look to a beige hoodie look, a black cardigan look, a monogram bag denim look, a white shirt shorts look, a cable knit look, a plum knit look, and an ivory knit cardigan look.

As I flipped through the photos, I thought that a simple style of layering knitwear with calm colors like gray, black, and ivory suited the actor's vibe well.

▶ Key Summary

Choi Hee-jin reveals her recent whereabouts, ranging from a gray knit cardigan look to a beige hoodie, black cardigan, monogram bag denim, white shirt shorts, cable knit, plum knit, and ivory knit cardigan look.

- I became known for my roles as veterinarian Yoon Nan-woo in MBC's 'Motel California', pet cat Sonya in JTBC's 'More Beautiful Than Heaven', and Jung Ji-in in tvN's 'The New Boss Project'.

I played the role of psychiatrist Choi Jin in the JTBC drama 'Everyone Is Fighting Their Worthlessness,' which ended in May of this year.

The first thing that stands out is the photo taken on the wooden bench in front of the red brick wall.

It was a look consisting of a gray collared knit cardigan worn over a black inner top, paired with dark blue wide-leg denim.

I spent the longest time looking at the black pouch bag placed next to the bench in this outfit; it added a soft volume to the calm gray knit look, completing a casual yet sophisticated vibe.

Sitting on the bench with a book open, it looked like a leisurely weekend afternoon.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brand of the cardigan and bag.

The following is a photo taken on an outdoor terrace shaded by a large tree.

It was a casual look with a beige hooded zip-up jacket worn over a black tank top.

I spent the longest time looking at the beige zip-up hoodie casually draped over my shoulders in this outfit, as it created a contrast with the black inner layer, completing a comfortable yet natural vibe.

With her long straight hair flowing down and her body slightly bent as she looked at the camera, she came across as genuine and unpretentious.

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

This time, it is a photo taken in front of a wooden window sill bathed in sunlight.

It was an all-black look with a black inner top and a black knit cardigan with button details.

I spent the longest time looking at the single black button detail neatly arranged along the front of the cardigan in this outfit; it added a neat rhythm to the simple all-black look, completing a calm yet elegant atmosphere.

The sight of her smiling while looking to the side with her long straight hair swept to one side came across subtly.

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

The following is a photo taken on the stairs under the gray brick wall.

It was a look featuring an ivory crop top with cap sleeves paired with light blue wide-leg denim.

I spent the longest time looking at the brown monogram pattern bucket bag I was holding in my arms for this outfit. It served as a classic accent to the simple white and denim look, completing a casual yet luxurious atmosphere.

The way he leaned comfortably against the stairs and looked at the camera looked like a natural photoshoot.

It is difficult to confirm the exact brands of the top and bag.

This time, it is a photo taken in an alleyway along a beige wall.

It was a look consisting of an oversized white shirt paired with denim shorts and finished with black long boots.

I spent the most time looking at the black long boots in this outfit, which added weight all the way to my toes. They served as a chic accent to the combination of a light shirt and shorts, completing a lively yet sophisticated look.

With the black shoulder bag on my shoulder and my wavy hair, the way I walked down the alley looked like a fashion pictorial.

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

The following is a photo taken at a restaurant with colorful plates hanging on the wall.

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

I spent the longest time looking at the gray cable knit sweater with its cozy volume in this outfit; combined with the warm lighting, it completed a calm yet cozy atmosphere.

The sight of them looking at the camera with bread, soup, and fresh fruit juice in front of them felt like a winter brunch.

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

This time, it is a photo taken at a cafe with framed LP albums hanging on the wall.

It was a subtle plum-colored ribbed knit look.

I spent the longest time looking at the black knit headband that swept my bangs back in this outfit; it paired well with the calm plum knit to complete a lovely yet neat look.

The sight of them resting their chin on their hands and smiling felt like a simple afternoon at a cafe.

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

The last one is a photo taken inside a bus with sunlight streaming through the window.

It was an ivory knit cardigan look with a soft texture.

I spent the longest time looking at the silver film camera held in my hands with this outfit; it paired well with the cozy ivory knit to complete a retro yet sentimental atmosphere.

The sight of them meeting through the camera lens felt like a scene from a journey.

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

▶ Styling Point

- A weekend look featuring a gray knit cardigan, dark blue wide-leg denim, and a black pouch bag.

- A denim look featuring an ivory crop top and light wash denim, accented with a monogram bucket bag.

- A chic alley look matching a white shirt and denim shorts with black long boots

▶ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Choi Hee-jin's role more beautiful than heaven?

A. In JTBC's 'More Beautiful Than Heaven,' I played the role of Sonya, the pet cat of Hae-sook (Kim Hye-ja) and Nak-jun (Son Seok-gu), who appears in heaven in human form.

Q. Choi Hee-jin: Everyone is fighting against their own worthlessness. What is your role?

A. I played the role of Choi Jin, a psychiatrist who examines the inner wounds of the protagonist, Byun Eun-ah (Go Yoon-jung), and helps her heal. The drama ended on May 24 of this year.

Q. What are Choi Hee-jin's film appearances?

A. She is known to have appeared in films such as 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982', 'Steel Rain 2', 'Genre Only Romance', and 'Citizen Deok-hee', and received the Best Actress Award at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival.

From the calmness of the gray knit cardigan look, the comfort of the beige hoodie look, the elegance of the black cardigan look, the sophistication of the monogram bag denim look, the liveliness of the white shirt shorts look, the coziness of the cable knit look, the loveliness of the plum knit look, to the sentiment of the ivory knit cardigan look, I could feel Choi Hee-jin's unique charm in every single one.

I was impressed by how she creates a calm atmosphere in her casual wear with knitwear and denim, especially considering she has met viewers as completely different characters every time, ranging from a veterinarian and a cat to a psychiatrist. I am looking forward to seeing what kind of character she will play in her next project.

"They say he's an actor who hits the jackpot with every drama he appears in..." The daily look of an actor who reportedly spoke English better than Korean in his childhood.

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