Office-friendly knitwear inspired by Snowdrop's Jisoo and Yumi's Cells' Kim Go-eun

Jisoo as Eun Young-ro

Credit: Snowdrop

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South Korean broadcaster JTBC's Snowdrop was released in December 2021, and is set in 1987 Seoul. While the show has been mired in controversy due to its plot, many people have tuned in to the show thanks to the appearance of Blackpink's Jisoo. In the drama, Jisoo dresses in a very gentle manner, mostly in various retro knit sweaters.

Alpaca Blend Knit Sweater, about $109, from & Other Stories

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Jisoo plays a university freshman majoring in English. She often wears a thin sweater over a white shirt, which exemplifies her gentle temperament.

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Jisoo as Eun Young-ro

Credit: Snowdrop

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This knitted design features design patterns that not only add to the retro look but also make it breathable and comfortable to wear locally. Whether you're at work or in school, you can keep warm by simply layering it over a shirt or dress.

Crochet Knit Wool Sweater, about $175, from & Other Stories

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This white crochet sweater can not only be paired with a school skirt for a geek chic look, but also with a bralette for a more sexy ensemble.

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Kim Go-eun as Kim Yumi

Credit: Yumi's Cells

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Similarly, Kim Go-eun recently played the titular character in Yumi's Cells and wore various comfy clothing, including knitted sweaters.

Diamond Knit Sweater, $89.90, from Zara

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If you're looking for a similarly diamond-patterned sweater, look no further than this Zara number.

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Kim Go-eun as Kim Yumi

Credit: Yumi's Cells

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Kim Go-eun's dressing in the drama is very similar to how she dresses in real life. She has a penchant for neutral and soft colours, and rarely wears statement designs. Moreover, they are mostly basic or classic apparel such as blazers, T-shirts, shirts, denim, and so on.

Dressy Cardigan, $49.95, from H&M

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This lightweight cardigan is not only an easy accessory to match, but it can be a quick shirt to wear during a WFH call or to collect a parcel at the door. It can also be used as sun-protective clothing when you head out.

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Kim Go-eun as Kim Yumi

Credit: Yumi's Cells

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This slim-fit pink knitted cardigan makes the wearer look classy and feminine. This is also how Kim Go-eun dresses on the regular.

Rib-knit Cardigan, $29.95, from H&M

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This figure-hugging ribbed knit sweater is available in an elegant dusty pink shade as well as lavender, light blue, forest green, red, nudes and brown. It isn't too thick so you won't feel stuffy while staying warm in an air-conditioned space.

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Kim Go-eun as Kim Yumi

Credit: Yumi's Cells

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If you love Jisoo's shirt and sweater styling but don't want to feel restricted by many layers, try Kim Go-eun's method of pairing with a sleeveless knit sweater.

V-neck Sweater Vest, $19.95, from H&M

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The squarish, oversized silhouette of this sweater vest allows you to pair it with many outfits while retaining breathability. Try pairing it with an oversized shirt to create a more modern look.

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This article first appeared on NUYOU. Translation and additional reporting by Ho Guo Xiong.