Fans have spotted a stylish connection between two recent K-dramas, “Love Scout” and “When The Phone Rings.” In the eighth episode of “Love Scout,” which aired on January 25, 2025, Han Ji Min’s character, Kang Ji Yun, is seen wearing a distinctive black and white dress. Viewers quickly noticed the dress’s striking similarity to one worn by Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-joo in “When The Phone Rings.”
This observation sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans expressing their surprise and excitement at the fashion crossover.
The Dress That Connected Two Dramas
In “When The Phone Rings,” Hong Hee-joo’s husband, Baek Sae-on (Yoo Yeon-seok), gifts her the black and white dress in the drama’s fifth episode. The dress became a memorable part of the show’s fashion. Now, its reappearance on Han Ji Min in “Love Scout” has created a buzz among K-drama enthusiasts.
Fan Reactions and Online Buzz
The online reaction to the shared dress has been widespread. Many fans took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts. Some notable reactions include:
“That’s hong heejoo’s dress!!!!!!! My fav women has same taste i see!!!!”
“We recognized IMMEDIATELY.”
“And the hair style too.. the kind of dejavu that I loved.”
“kdramas sure do love this style of dress. i guess this is the latest trend. but both jiyun and heejoo carry it so well and i love the little crossover.”
“The Legendary Dress…Heejoo was on this dress when she have steamy kiss with her husband… Looks like we will got steamy kiss too with this dress next week,”
Some fans also pointed out the similar hairstyles of the two actresses, adding to the sense of déjà vu. Others speculated that the dress might be a current trend in South Korea, explaining its appearance in two different dramas. One user even jokingly suggested that Kang Ji Yun might have borrowed the dress from Hong Hee-joo, while another referred to it as a “legendary dress.” An X user, @chaesoobinstyle, identified the dress as the Kaley One-piece dress from the brand GRACE U.
Other reactions included:
“the dress must be in trend in korea rn,”
“Either she’s Hee Joo’s friend and borrowed the dress or the store was having a sale,”
“The dress in Love Scout Ep 8 isn’t that the dress Heejoo wore that Baek Saeon bought?”
“I think I’ve seen Hong Heejoo in When The Phone Rings wearing the same dress as Kang Jiyun now. It’s the same, isnt it?”
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About the Dramas
“Love Scout” is an office romance drama starring Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk. It tells the story of Kang Ji-yun, a successful headhunter, and her secretary, Yu Eun-ho. The drama premiered on January 3, 2025, and airs every Friday and Saturday.
“When The Phone Rings” is a suspenseful romantic drama starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin. It premiered on November 22, 2024, and concluded on January 4, 2025.
The next episode of “Love Scout” will air on January 31, 2025, on SBS TV and Viki. “When The Phone Rings” is available on Netflix.
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