The recently released Disney+ original series "The Remarried Empress" has drawn attention for the unconventional costumes worn by lead actor Ju Ji-hoon, who has now candidly shared his thoughts on his outfits.
In a short video released Nov. 11 on the YouTube channel "MMTG," Ju was asked by host Jaejae about his costumes in the series.
"Every time I came out wearing an outfit that had been prepared, I wondered, 'Is this really okay? Can it be this see-through?'" he said.
Ju also said he had struggled to determine how much dignity an emperor's attire should convey, jokingly debating whether the neckline should reach his solar plexus or his navel.
When Jaejae remarked that some outfits were cut very low, even exposing his navel, and asked where he drew the line, Ju replied humorously, "For private attire, it goes below the solar plexus, while for official occasions, it comes up above it."
"The Remarried Empress" is known to have involved a massive production budget in the hundreds of billions of won, generating significant anticipation even before its release. However, immediately after unveiling, it found itself at the center of controversy over the quality of costumes and props.
Given the lavish imperial setting, numerous costumes evocative of the medieval era appeared. However, some viewers and netizens pointed out that the excessively bright and vibrant color palettes and deeply cut, unconventional styling did not suit Joo Ji-hoon, arguing that they detracted from immersion in the drama.
In particular, as still images of Joo Ji-hoon wearing a mint-colored coat spread across online communities, some harsh critiques emerged comparing him to a trot singer or suggesting he resembled the reenactment program "Surprise," expressing disappointment with the costume design.
There was also controversy over jewelry props. On Nov. 9, the production team for "Remarried Empress" released new still images of actress Lee Se-young, who portrays "Rasta." In the released photos, Lee Se-young was wearing a green dress paired with a black gemstone necklace.
However, after the photos were made public, suspicions arose that the black gemstone necklace resembled a product sold for approximately 2,000 won on the Chinese online shopping platform "Temu."
In response, the production team clarified that the necklace in question was a vintage piece purchased directly from local vendors in Europe and had no connection whatsoever to Temu products.
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