Actor Lee Sung-kyung is firmly proving her status as a "wannabe icon."
In MBC’s Friday–Saturday drama In Your Radiant Season (hereafter 'IYRS'), Lee appears as Song Ha-ran, the head designer of high-end fashion house Nana Atelier, showcasing around 150 different outfits that are mesmerizing viewers. With styling that never repeats episode to episode, she delicately mirrors the character’s inner state and psychological shifts, pulling audiences deeper into the story.
On screen, Lee elevates what could be a plain denim set into a high-end statement and completes a sophisticated business look with tweed and suede jackets. Details like popping the shirt collar or lightly draping a scarf add smart finishing touches to her office ensembles.
Early in the series, a restrained, monochrome palette reflected Song Ha-ran’s closed-off heart shaped by past trauma. Crisp jackets and tailored suits underscored the charisma of a top-tier designer while visually conveying the isolation of someone who keeps her emotions locked away.
As she begins to open up to Sun Woo-chan (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) and those around her, brighter pastel shirts and soft-knit textures naturally chart her inner transformation. Through a range of fashion choices, Lee sensitively expresses a psyche shifting from winter to spring, raising the drama’s overall impact.
Meanwhile, 'IYRS' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC.