7 K-Drama spring fashion looks for UAE: From Hometown Cha Cha Cha's coastal cool to Encounter elegance

How can you capture the essence of cherry blossoms in fashion? Just take a look at K-Drama land. Spring is more than just the charm of blooming flowers and slow-burn romances—it’s the season when coats are shed, and the real style game begins. Our lead actresses never miss the mark when it comes to delivering wardrobe inspiration that’s effortlessly chic, bold, and oh-so-elegant.

From Song Hye-kyo's clean minimalism to Park Min-young’s romantic yet professional flair, and Shin Min-a’s coastal-cool vibes, they set the spring style standard. These looks perfectly embody spring’s mood: airy layers, pastel hues, and structured yet relaxed silhouettes that speak to the season’s balance between fresh and comfy.

But the fashion doesn’t stop there. Kim Da-mi, Bae Suzy, and Han So-hee also bring their A-game to round out your ultimate spring K-drama wardrobe wishlist.

Song Hye-kyo: Clean, chic, and crushing it

In Now We Are Breaking Up, As fashion designer Ha Young-eun, Song Hye-kyo served a sense of modern realism, as explains Daisy Kim, as Korean stylist from South Korea tells us through email. The looks? They’re structured, smart and quite professional. You can look for midi dresses in neutral tones, precision tailoring, and silk blouses that practically steam themselves.

Kim explains further, “She always keeps it subtle in most of her shows, never loud, never try-hard.”  And that’s the case regardless of whether she is navigating love in war zones like Descendants of the Sun, or strolling through Cuban streets in Encounter.

For instance, in Descendants, apart from the cute shorts, her character favours button-down shirt dresses in muted tones—think olive, dusty pink, pale grey-blue. With rolled-up sleeves and minimal accessories, these looks were equal parts professional and laid-back.

Styling cues:

Styling tip: Belt your shirt dress at the waist, pair with tan slides or espadrilles, and skip the jewelry. It’s all about clean lines and quiet confidence.

Park Min-young: The queen of power pastels

Min-young never met a blouse she couldn’t make iconic. She can bring spring into office fashion, and that takes some serious style.  In Forecasting Love and Weather, she brought soft power to the office with chiffon blouses and pencil skirts in dusty pinks, mint, and cream. In Her Private Life, she leaned into pant-suits, shirt dresses, belted trenches, and gallery-girl glam.

But don't get her wrong, she's isn't office-ready all the time. In the show Marry My Husband, she brought spring with a navy floral pattern puff sleeve knit cardigan from EENK that complimented her summer dress.

Styling cues from Kim:

Shin Min-a: Coastal cool, but make it smart

Shin Min-a’s character Yoon Hye-jin’s coastal wardrobe in Hometown Cha Cha Cha  was part Hamptons, part Seoul, all style. Who can forget her pink dress when she runs into the sea with Kim Seon-ho? Or perhaps her Prince of Wales check cotton shirt from Miu Miu, short pants from AND YOU, logo leather loafers from Prada, according to Inki Style. Her clothing sense was all about casual, comfortable, including a lace-trimmed floral print cotton blouse from Isabel Marant Etoile. Let’s not forget how she finished off that outfit with a cute cross bag from Couronne.

But the real show stealer, was when she finally confessed her love to Kim Seon-ho: A carnation-print crepe dresses from Erdem, paired with a mini tote bag and metallic sandals from Gianvito Rossi.

Don’t worry if you don’t wish to splurge on the brands, here’s how you can try to get her look.

·     White cotton shorts and a tucked-in striped shirt

Kim Da-mi: Cool-girl contrast

Spring dressing, but make it Gen Z. Kim Da-mi’s Jo in Itaewon Class, Yi-seo threw the rulebook out the window. Think floral dresses with combat boots, mini-skirts with oversized jackets, and unexpected layering. A cropped denim jacket in a lighter fabric (like cotton or chambray) would work well for layering without making you feel overheated.

Styling cues:

A-line mini skirts, graphic tees and cropped denim jackets

Florals with chunky boots or sneakers for edge

Stick to a black/pastel palette to balance sweet and rebellious.

Bae  Suzy: Romantic neutrals, no frills

In Start-Up, Seo Dal-mi’s wardrobe was CEO-meets-fairytale. She leaned on neutral-toned blouses, wide-leg trousers, and the occasional structured dresses. A structured blazer here, a belted dress there, each piece showing that she meant business, but won’t sacrifice style for the hustle. Even when pitching to investors or walking into Sandbox, she looked like she stepped out of a fashion editorial: polished, feminine, and subtly powerful. It was the kind of wardrobe that said visionary, not startup stereotype—a quiet flex in every button and hem.

Styling cues

Monochrome magic: Beige, white, and tan

Opt for monochrome outfits in soft neutrals like beige, white, and tan. Pair a cream silk blouse with beige wide-leg trousers for a polished, minimal look.

Wide-leg trousers and silk blouses

Dal-mi frequently wore wide-leg trousers with silky blouses in neutral shades, creating a polished yet comfortable look.

Structured dresses for subtle power

Incorporate structured dresses in soft tones like ivory or taupe. Look for A-line or shift styles that cinch at the waist to maintain a flattering, polished silhouette.

Tailored blazers

A structured blazer in beige or grey adds an instant professional edge. Layer it over trousers or a dress for that perfect balance of power and style.

Simple footwear

Pair your outfits with nude ballet flats or low-heeled pumps to keep the look elegant and practical.

Final Tip: Seo Dal-mi's style is all about effortless elegance. Stick to soft neutrals, structured pieces, and subtle accessories for that perfect CEO-meets-fairytale vibe, but spring.

Han So-hee: Bringing sports into streetwear

Han So-hee’s Yoo Na-bi in Nevertheless gave us the soft grunge version of spring: slinky camisoles, oversized shirts, mid-length skirts and just the right amount of shoulder peeking out. It was moody, and always on-trend.

How to style: