Lee Sung-kyung showcases her style in a draped pink gown overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Cover Lee Sung-kyung’s versatile approach to fashion, spans polished red-carpet looks to relaxed off-duty style (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Lee Sung-kyung showcases her style in a draped pink gown overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.

From high jewellery to playful tailoring, these looks capture the contrast and confidence that define Lee Sung-kyung’s approach to dressing

Lee Sung-kyung has always dressed with the instincts of someone who learned to command a room before she learned to command a scene. A former runway model standing at 5 feet 9 inches, she brings an instinctive sense of proportion to everything from high jewellery to deliberately casual streetwear. That fluency with contrast mirrors the career the K-drama actress has built on screen: the buoyant heroine of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, the sharper turns of Dr Romantic and Cheese in the Trap and the tonal shifts in between.

Her fashion strength lies in that same versatility. She can carry an elaborate gown with poise, give tailoring a playful edge or pare things back to athleisure while retaining the commanding presence that made her a model in the first place. As Lee Sung-kyung celebrates her birthday on August 10, these looks offer a look at the range and personality that shape her approach to style.

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The earth-toned ribbed knit and pleated wool skirt at Max Mara

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Actress Lee Sung-kyung showcases her monochromatic style next to a classical lion sculpture.
Above Lee Sung-kyung in Max Mara knitwear at Italy’s Reggia di Caserta (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Actress Lee Sung-kyung showcases her monochromatic style next to a classical lion sculpture.

Against the marble grandeur of Reggia di Caserta, Lee Sung-kyung opted for tonal restraint. A taupe-brown ribbed knit top met a pleated wool skirt, cinched by an oversized leather belt with a gold buckle—the single statement piece in an otherwise monochromatic Max Mara outfit. The iconic Whitney bag and delicate silver hoops kept accessories minimal. It’s a study in how texture, not colour, can carry a look.

The metallic silver brocade jacket at the Dolce & Gabbana Milan show

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Lee Sung-kyung wears a floral Dolce & Gabbana jacket and striped trousers.
Above Lee Sung-kyung in a Dolce & Gabbana brocade jacket at Milan Fashion Week 2026 (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Lee Sung-kyung wears a floral Dolce & Gabbana jacket and striped trousers.

For Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan show in February 2026, Lee Sung-kyung traded softness for structure. Her silver metallic jacquard jacket, embroidered with ruby-red peonies and gold filigree, referenced Sicilian baroque craftsmanship through architectural tailoring. An oxblood top-handle Vittoria Mini bag grounded the shine, while vintage-style earrings—pearls and coin medallions—added detail. Sleek, centre-parted hair and a matte rose-brown lip completed a look built for front-row impact rather than subtlety.

The champagne-pink satin strapless corset gown at the Audemars Piguet gala

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Lee Sung-kyung showcases her style in a draped pink gown overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears a champagne satin gown with an Audemars Piguet watch (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Lee Sung-kyung showcases her style in a draped pink gown overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.

Lee Sung-kyung paired a strapless champagne-pink satin gown with an unexpected finishing touch: an Audemars Piguet wristwatch. The corseted dress featured a knotted wrap-front skirt, while a choker and drop earrings added further sparkle. Worn on her left wrist, the watch introduced a more contemporary element to the otherwise polished evening look, while sleek hair, a smoky taupe eye and a berry-red lip completed the evening styling.

The leather moto jacket and suede knee-high boots at the Mercedes-Benz VIP event

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Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung embodies her signature style next to a Mercedes-Benz.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears a leather jacket at a Mercedes-Benz event in Seoul (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung embodies her signature style next to a Mercedes-Benz.

Against the neon-lit backdrop of a Mercedes-Benz VIP event in Seoul, Lee Sung-kyung brought a sharper edge to her wardrobe. A fitted black leather moto jacket was layered over a taupe utility tunic with drawstring hems, while black suede knee-high boots and chunky silver rings added weight and definition to the look. The mix of leather, suede and metal hardware gave the outfit its urban character, while soft waves and straight bangs introduced a gentler counterpoint to the tougher textures.

The monochromatic beige activewear set and plush fur toque at the Alo pop-up

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Lee Sung-kyung showcases winter chic in a full Alo Yoga ensemble and a fur hat.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears a beige Alo athleisure set at a Seoul pop-up store (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Lee Sung-kyung showcases winter chic in a full Alo Yoga ensemble and a fur hat.

Lee Sung-kyung took a pared-back approach to athleisure at an Alo pop-up in Seoul, layering a ribbed white crop top and high-waisted knit shorts beneath a camel-beige zip cardigan. The palette stayed within soft neutrals, while an oversized taupe faux-fur toque provided the look’s defining point of contrast, adding texture and volume to the otherwise streamlined silhouette. Soft waves, wispy bangs and dewy skin kept the styling relaxed, allowing the statement hat to give the simple separates a more considered finish.

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The ethereal ice-blue tulle gown at the Fred high jewellery gala

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Lee Sung-kyung, actress and model, graces an event in a light blue gown paired with a striking diamond and emerald necklace.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears ice-blue tulle and Fred emeralds at its Seoul high jewellery event (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Lee Sung-kyung, actress and model, graces an event in a light blue gown paired with a striking diamond and emerald necklace.

At a Fred high jewellery event in Seoul, Lee Sung-kyung chose a pale ice-blue tulle gown that gave her styling a cool, understated quality. The ruched V-neckline, slender straps and softly layered skirt created an open canvas for Fred’s Bright Vitality jewellery, with Colombian emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds adding vivid green against the icy palette. The articulated collar framed her neckline, echoed by a matching bracelet and drop earrings, while loose, centre-parted waves and a coral-pink lip kept the look soft and polished.

The sculptural black utility vest and khaki layering

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Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung in a refined layered look, carrying a sleek tote bag.
Above Lee Sung-kyung layers a structured black utility vest over olive knitwear (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung in a refined layered look, carrying a sleek tote bag.

Lee Sung-kyung demonstrates the impact of strong tailoring in this stripped-back look, pairing a cropped, sleeveless black utility vest with dramatic dropped-shoulder panels over an olive-khaki long-sleeve top. Black tailored trousers and a slouchy Maison Margiela Dress-age tote keep the palette tonal, allowing the exaggerated shoulder line to define the silhouette. A slicked-back low bun and bold red lip add a sharp finishing contrast to the muted layers.

The red-and-white maiolica print resort dress

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Actress Lee Sung-kyung wears a vibrant Dolce & Gabbana ensemble in a picturesque garden.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears Dolce & Gabbana’s maiolica print (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Actress Lee Sung-kyung wears a vibrant Dolce & Gabbana ensemble in a picturesque garden.

Lee Sung-kyung embraced Dolce & Gabbana’s Italian aesthetic in a red-and-white maiolica-print silk-twill dress. The camp collar, fitted waist and flared skirt gave the ceramic-inspired pattern a polished, feminine shape, while a white My Sicily bag, finished with playful red pom-poms, added another burst of colour. Stacked silver bands and a low bun kept the styling clean, allowing the vivid print to remain the focal point.

The dusty-pink tiered chiffon slip dress

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Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung in a ruffled pink dress.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears a dusty-pink chiffon dress (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung in a ruffled pink dress.

Lee Sung-kyung embraced a softer mood in this dusty-pink chiffon slip dress, featuring a scoop neckline, ruffle-trimmed straps and delicate layers through the skirt. Silver chain necklaces and stacked rings kept the jewellery understated, while tousled beach waves and curtain bangs framed a golden-highlighted, sun-kissed make-up look. The romantic styling offers a different side of her style, showing how she can shift from structured tailoring and high jewellery to something lighter and more relaxed without losing her presence.

The shimmering gold and black lurex ruffle mini-dress

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Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung embodies chic sophistication in a shimmering black top.
Above Lee Sung-kyung wears a black and gold lurex mini-dress with blunt. bangs (Photo: @heybiblee/Instagram)
Actress and model Lee Sung-kyung embodies chic sophistication in a shimmering black top.

Lee Sung-kyung leaned into drama in a black mini-dress woven with gold lurex thread, its tiered ruffles running across the bodice and neckline to create a semi-sheer, glam-rock effect. A thick Dutch braid swept over one shoulder, paired with her signature blunt bangs for an unexpected textural contrast, while smoky eyes and a gradient crimson lip gave the look its after-dark finish.

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Clifford Olanday
Regional Editor, T-Labs, Tatler Asia
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After more than a decade in lifestyle media, Clifford has mastered the art of writing seriously about things that are fun—and writing fun things about people who take themselves very seriously. At Tatler Asia, he helped steer its flagship lists, Tatler’s Most Influential and Asia’s Most Stylish. And today, he leads T-Labs, Tatler Asia’s content innovation hub, where he continues the noble pursuit of lifestyle storytelling, spinning stories on wealth, entertainment, necessary style, Hallyu, Hollywood, beauty and more for audiences across Asia.