MBC's Friday-Saturday drama ‘21st Century Grand Prince's Wife’, starring IU and Byun Woo-seok, garnered significant attention even before its broadcast, and the chemistry between the two actors helped it surpass 10% viewership ratings. IU previously left a strong impression with her hairpin styling in the dramas and . Recently, at the MBC , she wore a horse-shaped hairpin, offering a glimpse into the atmosphere of ‘21st Century Grand Prince's Wife’.
With a single hairpin, IU completed three characters with different vibes. In , she conveyed innocence and growth; in , desire and authority; and in ‘21st Century Grand Prince's Wife’, she expressed a sophisticated balance where tradition and modernity intersect, demonstrating how a single accessory can go beyond style to become a device that supports a character.
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At the MBC , IU paired a halter-neck black dress with a hairpin, presenting a look with a restrained mood that added traditional elements to a modern silhouette. Her clear skin and naturally flushed lip color emphasized the mood of the black dress. In the drama ‘21st Century Grand Prince's Wife’, she accessorized a bright hanbok with a hairpin featuring leaf and petal motifs, maintaining a modern feel with simple hair and light makeup.
In the tvN drama , IU played Jang Man-wol, a being who has lived for a thousand years and the owner of the hotel, showcasing luxurious and fantastical hairpin styling. The hairpin functioned as more than just an accessory; it served as a hair object, with details mixing jewels, feathers, and metal ornaments revealing the character's identity and adding dramatic tension to her style.
In , IU's character Hae-soo displayed styling that changed according to her status and circumstances. In the early stages, she revealed her innocence with small, simple hairpins, while in the latter half, she added larger, more ornate hairpins and decorations to visually express the depth and complexity of the character's emotions. Her makeup also evolved from clear skin and natural lips to a calm and mature impression in the latter half, with lowered saturation and added shading.
