“So she basically spent her entire paycheck on her outfits?”
You And Everything Else lead actress Park Ji Hyun revealed the reason she had to buy all her outfits for her role of Sang Yeon—and the extensive shopping list has since left the viewers stunned.
In an interview about the Netflix K-Drama, the actress explained that she “couldn’t get any sponsorships,” as is the case for most pre-produced K-Dramas, so she had to buy everything herself. To portray Sang Yeon, especially as a successful and wealthy woman in her 40s, Park Ji Hyun needed a luxurious wardrobe.
I discussed it a lot with the costume team. Styling for her 20s and 30s was important, but I thought her 40s look mattered most. I referenced the fashion of successful women I know. I personally bought various clothes and accessories with my own money—even the suitcase, scarf, watch, and earrings.
— Park Ji Hyun
The actress admitted that, while it was stressful at times, she overall enjoyed the process.
I like that kind of detail. Sometimes I wonder if I’ve gone overboard, but when people tell me I really looked like a woman in her 40s and that the outfits were perfect, I feel proud on the inside. Honestly, I don’t normally wear flashy luxury brands. I usually live in sweatpants. But maybe I’ll reuse the clothes someday. My closet is turning into a costume room. I keep telling myself I should stop if I ever want to save money, but it’s hard to quit… In a way, I think that’s my hobby. Styling myself according to references helps me both as an actress and in terms of visuals.
— Park Ji Hyun
When asked which of the items she bought for Sang Yeon was the most expensive, she pointed out the the Patek Philippe Nautilus watch—with a price tag known to be well over ₩100 million KRW (about $71,000 USD).
I don’t wear it now, I just keep it safely.
— Park Ji Hyun
Following the interview, You And Everything Else viewers went over the looks that Sang Yeon in her 40s served.
Seeing the most luxurious Hermès-forward styles, viewers couldn’t help but wonder some things:
- “Wow, I’m jealous of how rich she must be to afford all that.”
- “But honestly, her face shines brighter than those luxury goods… Wow.”
- “But she has always been well-off. I heard she came from a wealthy family.”
- “Looks like she poured all her earnings into this project. A bold investment, for sure. She’s going to get flooded with scripts after this… Her acting was incredible.”
- “She’s from a rich family to begin with, so yeah.”
- “Huh…?! She must be really loaded if she can just drop ₩100 million KRW (about $71,000 USD) on a watch.”
- “How did she even get that Hermès bag or the watch?”
- “She is so good at acting. I love her vibes.”
- “So she basically spent her entire paycheck on her outfits?”
- “No wonder the outfits were all so eye-catching. They were all so Sang Yeon coded. Amazing!”
- “Wow, how did she even get that Hermès bag?”
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