In the drama, she had to portray her character Sangyeon's life from her 20s to 40s. The 40-year-old Sangyeon was a successful woman, she needed to embody a luxurious lifestyle through her outfits. Since pre-produced dramas rarely receive brand sponsorships, luxury fashion brands declined to provide support. Park Jihyun revealed, "We couldn't get sponsorships, so I bought everything myself."
She explained, "I discussed a lot with the styling team. While the styling for the 20s and 30s was important, I thought the styling for the 40s was the most crucial one. I know many successful older women around me, so I took references from their fashion. I personally purchased various clothes, accessories, even the luggage, scarves, watches, and earrings."
She said she bought everything herself because the drama couldn't get sponsorships.
The Hermès products that appeared in the drama:
When asked about the most expensive item she bought for the role, she answered, "It was the watch. I don't wear it now. I just keep it well."
Patek Philippe Nautilus (Worth at least 100 M KRW)
Not only she did buy luxury goods, but she also confessed to fasting for 2-3 weeks, drinking only water and Americano to portray a cancer patient. She realized this was the right look because while her body became thin, her face remained swollen, making her look like a sick person.
She admitted that portraying a 40-year-old character was the most challenging. Not only because she had to portray her future self, but she also had to act as someone nearing death. Park Jihyun said, "Since I was playing a sick person, I observed people around me and fasted for 2 to 3 weeks. My body became thinner, but my face remained swollen. I became convinced, 'This is it.' Before filming, I would force myself to cry to make my face look more swollen."
-Does she really need that many luxury props...?
-Does she come from a wealthy family...? Celebrities must really earn a lot of money.
-I heard you can't just walk into Hermès and buy something whenever you want. She must've been a frequent customer. Whoa...
-Hermès is not something you can just buy on impulse, though...
-Whoa... Her dedication and the investment she made in her role are incredible. So is her wealth.
-Whoa... That is amazing. All that for her role.
-That's why Sangyeon's role stood out even more.
-Couldn't she have borrowed them instead...? Well anyway, they become her own.. So...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I've never even heard her name before.
-She really was Sangyeon herself... The best.
-If the drama hits big, it'll pay back several times over. In other words, it's like an investment.
-She's always been an amazing actress, but the way she portray a woman in her 40s was absolutely legendary. She'll definitely become a trusted actress now.
-I heard Hyeri also had to buy all her own luxury outfits because her drama was pre-produced.
-Maybe she's always been rich...?
-Everyone, please watch 'You and Everything Else'... Her acting is insane.
-She didn't say those were new, though.
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