Kim Hye-jun channels 'Geek Chic' office vibes in new pictorial

Actress Kim Hye-jun has added a colorful dimension to her latest fashion pictorial through unique styling featuring ties and crowns. While rooted in office wear, she boldly combined individualistic accessories to capture the intellectual atmosphere and wit characteristic of 'Geek Chic.'

On the 24th, her agency Management MMM released behind-the-scenes stills from Kim's photoshoot for the September issue of the fashion lifestyle magazine Allure Korea.

In the released photos, Kim breaks away from conventional office wear by pairing vibrant outfits with unexpected accessories like ties and crowns against an office backdrop. The images are characterized by a sense of personality, blending neatness with quirky, unexpected props.

This styling naturally aligns with her role as the new employee Nam Da-reum in the currently airing tvN drama My Bias, My Boss. In the series, Nam Da-reum joins a company specifically to meet her 'bias' (favorite person), eventually becoming the 'employee of the bias.' As the drama depicts the growth and romance of a rookie learning the ropes of professional life, the pictorial's styling evokes the character's fresh and quirky charm.

Reports from the set suggest that Kim did more than just wear the outfits; she reinterpreted each concept with her own unique aura, earning high praise from the production team. By pairing a typical professional item like a tie with an extraordinary element like a crown, she simultaneously evoked the realistic image of an office worker and the playful premise of My Bias, My Boss.

Her professional attitude on set also drew attention. Despite long filming hours, Kim reportedly maintained a bright expression and witty demeanor, leading the atmosphere on set. While she delicately adjusted her expressions and poses to match the concept in front of the camera, she reportedly shared her signature cheerful energy with the staff the moment the cameras stopped rolling.

Kim has consistently chosen roles with significant genre shifts, moving seamlessly between films and dramas. Following the powerful impressions she left in works such as the Kingdom series, Inspector Koo, and A Shop for Killers, she is now expanding her acting spectrum with a much lighter, more approachable character in My Bias, My Boss.

The pictorial reflects this evolution. Rather than relying solely on intense character traits, Kim demonstrates her versatility as an actress by revealing her unique individuality through the thoughtful combination of clothing, expressions, and props.

The full pictorial, featuring Kim's diverse styles and behind-the-scenes moments, can be found in the September issue of Allure Korea. She is currently starring as Nam Da-reum in tvN's My Bias, My Boss, portraying an office growth romance that balances realistic workplace life with heart-fluttering moments.