How Mask Girl’s Nana became a rising star in the fashion world: the Netflix actress and K-pop star from After School shines in looks from Chanel and Hermès to Nike and Vans
After School’s Im Jin-ah, better known by her stage name Nana, has also nurtured an acting career over the years. She’s starred in a number of films and TV series since 2014, according to her IMDB, all while juggling a career as a K-pop idol. More recently, the star appears to be focusing on her screen work and hasn’t produced a single since 2020.
Some of the 31-year-old’s most successful gigs so far include roles in films like Confession and The Swindlers. More recently, she starred in one of the year’s breakout South Korean drama series, Mask Girl.
Based on a popular webtoon, Kim Mo-mi, as played by Nana, is a charismatic seductress who often dons bodycon dresses with plunging necklines. Her flowing hair adds to the sultry persona of the character.
The star, who debuted in 2009, has had her own fair share of fashion transformations in reality, too. From her early days as an idol sporting matching ensembles with her fellow bandmates, to now going for more sophisticated high fashion looks, Nana’s style has been as dynamic as the roles she’s played.
Her colourful approach to fashion, which she shows off on Instagram, sees her opting for youthful looks that include plenty of crop tops and denim. She doesn’t shy away from flaunting her figure in workout gear and body-hugging ensembles, yet she also loves to embrace the casual comfort of oversized coats and baggy jeans.
Her ability to pull off these polar opposite styles has apparently caught the attention of magazines and brands alike.
While gracing the cover of various editions of international magazines, such as Elle Singapore and W Korea, Nana has proven herself to be incredibly versatile and is able to adapt to a plethora of styles, from girlie to gothic.
Her international appeal has landed her on the radar of global luxury brands, from the sexy maximalism of Versace to the understated eccentricity of Fendi. The actress is also drawn to bold colours and girlie floral patterns, including those from Etro.
- Nana has gone from K-pop idol in After School to actress over the past decade, recently starring in the Netflix series Mask Girl alongside co-stars Lee Han-byeol and Ko Hyun-jung
- Also known as Im Jin-ah, she’s starred in Confession and The Swindlers, and continues to expand her ever-evolving fashion wardrobe, donning pieces from Fendi and Versace to Etro