IU and Song Hye Kyo Turn Heads For Wearing Items With Eyebrow-Raising Prices At The 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards
At the 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards on April 28, top actresses became hot topics of conversation for wearing high-end jewelry with shocking prices.
The Baeksang Arts Awards is a big ceremony where actors and actresses are awarded for their hard work and are always dressed in their best attire. Singer-songwriter and actress IU looked flawless in her white dress with asymmetric sleeves.
Although her look was simple and classic, her jewelry was anything short of unnoticeable. Her necklace was the Tilda’s Bow Diamond Necklace from GRAFF which cost ₩159 million KRW (about $119,000 USD).
Her bow earrings were from the same Tilda’s Bow Collection, priced at ₩33.4 million KRW (about $25,000 USD).
Actress Song Hye Kyo‘s jewelry was also impressive. She represented the brand, Chaumet whom she is an ambassador.
Her earrings were Chaumet’s Liens Inséparables earrings which cost at least ₩119 million KRW (about $88,900 USD).
The earrings perfectly framed and illuminated her face, catching everyone’s eyes, and so did her ring. Her ring was also from Chaumet—the Laurier ring, which costs ₩48.0 million KRW (about $35,900 USD).
The jewelry parade continued with singer and actress Suzy, who hosted the event and stole the spotlight with her elegant beauty. Her necklace was worth ₩72.0 million KRW (about $53,800 USD).
Another actress who caught everyone’s eyes was Kim Tae Ri, who was a presenter for the awards. Her simple and elegant look with tied hair and a strapless dress, and our eyes couldn’t help but wander to her stunning watch worth more than ₩100 million KRW (about $74,700 USD).
According to an industry official, the buzz and attention top stars get at award ceremonies last a long time, so luxury brands line up to sponsor them. Seeing IU, Song Hye Kyo, Suzy, and Kim Tae Ri look gorgeous in these items proves that this type of advertising works—we can’t help but notice and talk about what they are wearing!