Cover Jeon Do-Yeon at the 52th Paeksang Arts Awards in 2016 (Photo: Getty Images)
Jeon Do-Yeon at the 52th Paeksang Arts Awards in 2016 (Photo: Getty Images)
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The beloved South Korean star is a master of timeless, elegant style—see her best red carpet fashion moments here
With a long list of awards to her name, Jeon Do-Yeon certainly does not lack recognition for her prowess as an actress. In fact, the 50-year-old star of Netflix’s Crash Course in Romance tops the latest popularity ranking of K-drama actors, as published by the Korea Business Research Institute. But Jeon also deserves to be celebrated just as much for her style choices, which in the past decade have consistently proven to be elegant, refined and timeless.
Over her illustrious career, the South Korean actress has had plenty of opportunities to showcase her sartorial flair: she has graced the red carpet premieres of her films like A Man and a Woman, Beasts Clawing at Straws, Emergency Declaration, attended prestigious film industry events including the Cannes Film Festival, and sat front row with fellow celebrities at fashion shows. Jeon favours a classy evening gown just as much as a pantsuit, and her wardrobe has room for both neutral colours and playful, pastel hues. What you won’t find, however, is anything too trendy—which is why many of her outfits do not look dated at all.
Ready for a crash course in fashion? We highlight Jeon Do-Yeon’s most impressive red carpet looks below.
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Above Promoting her upcoming Netflix film, ‘Kill Boksoon’, Jeon Do-Yeon joined her co-star Kim Si-A at the Berlinale International Film Festival 2023 in a black suit—with a twist. The Korean star wore high-waisted flared pants instead of the usual slim trousers, and added a velvet jacket and a bow-tie that played up her ensemble’s flamboyance. (Photo: Getty Images)
Promoting her upcoming Netflix film, ‘Kill Boksoon’, Jeon Do-Yeon joined her co-star Kim Si-A at the Berlinale International Film Festival 2023 in a black suit—with a twist. The Korean star wore high-waisted flared pants instead of the usual slim trousers, and added a velvet jacket and a bow-tie that played up her ensemble’s flamboyance. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above At a press conference for the film ‘Emergency Declaration’ in 2022, Jeon again played with classic menswear silhouettes, wearing a sleeveless satin blazer with a slit skirt. Her choice of shoes weren’t boring either: her heels were embellished with bows at different placements. (Photo: Getty Images)
At a press conference for the film ‘Emergency Declaration’ in 2022, Jeon again played with classic menswear silhouettes, wearing a sleeveless satin blazer with a slit skirt. Her choice of shoes weren’t boring either: her heels were embellished with bows at different placements. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Picking up the prestigious Best Actress trophy at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards in Seoul back in 2020, Jeon Do-Yeon opted for a timeless black dress with a boat neckline and a slit. She complemented her subdued red carpet look with diamond jewellery. (Photo: Getty Images)
Picking up the prestigious Best Actress trophy at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards in Seoul back in 2020, Jeon Do-Yeon opted for a timeless black dress with a boat neckline and a slit. She complemented her subdued red carpet look with diamond jewellery. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above There isn’t anything more classic than a white button-down shirt and black pants. Jeon pulled off the simple combo with flair by accessorising with a gold chain necklace when promoting her 2020 film, ‘Beasts Clawing at Straws’. (Photo: Getty Images)
There isn’t anything more classic than a white button-down shirt and black pants. Jeon pulled off the simple combo with flair by accessorising with a gold chain necklace when promoting her 2020 film, ‘Beasts Clawing at Straws’. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Brown isn’t a colour you’d commonly see a Korean actress wear to the red carpet. Jeon Do-Yeon naturally stood out at the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2019 in her one-shoulder ruched gown. (Photo: Getty Images)
Brown isn’t a colour you’d commonly see a Korean actress wear to the red carpet. Jeon Do-Yeon naturally stood out at the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2019 in her one-shoulder ruched gown. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Besides neutrals, Jeon’s wardrobe also taps onto soft pastels, as seen on this blue bell-sleeved dress that the actress matched with black crystal buckle pumps from Roger Vivier. (Photo: Getty Images)
Besides neutrals, Jeon’s wardrobe also taps onto soft pastels, as seen on this blue bell-sleeved dress that the actress matched with black crystal buckle pumps from Roger Vivier. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above While she may favour simplicity, Jeon Do-Yeon knows how to keep things interesting for the red carpet. Take this floral-inspired dress, featuring lace and pale pink and green petals, which she wore to 52th Paeksang Arts Awards in 2016. (Photo: Getty Images)
While she may favour simplicity, Jeon Do-Yeon knows how to keep things interesting for the red carpet. Take this floral-inspired dress, featuring lace and pale pink and green petals, which she wore to 52th Paeksang Arts Awards in 2016. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Another colourful style moment from Jeon came at the 7th Korfa Film Awards in 2016, where she was clad in a lilac shift dress with a dazzling, bejewelled neckline. (Photo: Getty Images)
Another colourful style moment from Jeon came at the 7th Korfa Film Awards in 2016, where she was clad in a lilac shift dress with a dazzling, bejewelled neckline. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Promoting ‘A Man and a Woman’ in 2016, Jeon looked sophisticated in a tweed suit, upstaging her dapper co-star Gong Yoo. (Photo: Getty Images)
Promoting ‘A Man and a Woman’ in 2016, Jeon looked sophisticated in a tweed suit, upstaging her dapper co-star Gong Yoo. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Jeon Do-Yeon showcased one of her boldest looks at the opening of Burberry’s Seoul flagship store in 2015. The ensemble featured a black knit dress with sheer panels, a laser-cut Burberry bucket bag and spiky boots—as edgy as Jeon can get. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jeon Do-Yeon showcased one of her boldest looks at the opening of Burberry’s Seoul flagship store in 2015. The ensemble featured a black knit dress with sheer panels, a laser-cut Burberry bucket bag and spiky boots—as edgy as Jeon can get. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Attending the Busan International Film Festival 2015 with Korean actor Kim Nam-Gil, Jeon Do-Yeon reprised her favourite style: an elegant black column dress with a boat neckline. The gown was also jazzed up with a bow and glitzy silver sequins. (Photo: Getty Images)
Attending the Busan International Film Festival 2015 with Korean actor Kim Nam-Gil, Jeon Do-Yeon reprised her favourite style: an elegant black column dress with a boat neckline. The gown was also jazzed up with a bow and glitzy silver sequins. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Showcasing another variation of the white shirt and black pants combination, Jeon opted for a ruffled blouse instead of a collared one, while towering in equally feminine polka-dot bow heels. (Photo: Getty Images)
Showcasing another variation of the white shirt and black pants combination, Jeon opted for a ruffled blouse instead of a collared one, while towering in equally feminine polka-dot bow heels. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Instead of something flashy like Kim Go-Eun’s bright red dress, Jeon kept things simple for the 2015 screening of ‘Memories of the Sword’ in her little black dress. What stood out against the red carpet were her heels, which shined in metallic silver. (Photo: Getty Images)
Instead of something flashy like Kim Go-Eun’s bright red dress, Jeon kept things simple for the 2015 screening of ‘Memories of the Sword’ in her little black dress. What stood out against the red carpet were her heels, which shined in metallic silver. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Ever prim and proper, Jeon attended a Sisley event in 2015 wearing a glittering A-line dress with a contrast collar. She also threw on Christian Louboutin heels to complete the look. (Photo: Getty Images)
Ever prim and proper, Jeon attended a Sisley event in 2015 wearing a glittering A-line dress with a contrast collar. She also threw on Christian Louboutin heels to complete the look. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Jeon Do-Yeon was a powerful presence at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015, where she flaunted an impeccable low-cut blazer jumpsuit in black. Her black heels showed that she meant business. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jeon Do-Yeon was a powerful presence at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015, where she flaunted an impeccable low-cut blazer jumpsuit in black. Her black heels showed that she meant business. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Jeon had a spectacular style streak at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, where she served as jury member alongside Sofia Coppola and Jane Campion. She made a memorable entrance at the festival’s opening ceremony wearing an off-shoulder black gown with romantic lace sleeves and panels along the bodice. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jeon had a spectacular style streak at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, where she served as jury member alongside Sofia Coppola and Jane Campion. She made a memorable entrance at the festival’s opening ceremony wearing an off-shoulder black gown with romantic lace sleeves and panels along the bodice. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above The Korean actress later traded her evening gown for a pattered day dress that suited her petite figure. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Korean actress later traded her evening gown for a pattered day dress that suited her petite figure. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above Jeon had another standout style moment at the Cannes Film Festival 2014 when she took to the red carpet in a strapless brocade dress with a flared skirt, showing off her black stiletto heels. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jeon had another standout style moment at the Cannes Film Festival 2014 when she took to the red carpet in a strapless brocade dress with a flared skirt, showing off her black stiletto heels. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Above For the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2014, the actress left a lasting impression with a dramatic black ruched gown and a single silver bangle. (Photo: Getty images)
For the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2014, the actress left a lasting impression with a dramatic black ruched gown and a single silver bangle. (Photo: Getty images)
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Above Not to be overshadowed by celebrities at London Fashion Week, Jeon attended the Burberry spring/summer 2014 fashion show at Kensington Gardens in a graphic black turtleneck sweater and a pleated vinyl pencil skirt. Her furry clutch bag provided the finishing touch. (Photo: Getty Images)
Not to be overshadowed by celebrities at London Fashion Week, Jeon attended the Burberry spring/summer 2014 fashion show at Kensington Gardens in a graphic black turtleneck sweater and a pleated vinyl pencil skirt. Her furry clutch bag provided the finishing touch. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Pameyla Cambe is the Assistant Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She handles the Fashion section of the website, where she reports on trends, the hottest fashion launches and what your favourite Asian celebrities are wearing.
