Lee Se Young's necklace in Disney+'s The Remarried Empress has become a topic of discussion after some viewers noticed that a similar-looking accessory is being sold on Chinese online shopping platforms for only a few thousand won.
On November 9, the production team of The Remarried Empress released new still photos of Lee Se Young as Rashta, a former runaway slave who becomes the emperor's mistress.
In the newly released images, Lee Se Young wears a mint-colored dress paired with a black necklace, creating an elegant look for her character.
However, shortly after the photos were released, some viewers pointed out that the necklace appeared similar to inexpensive jewelry available on Chinese shopping platforms, including Temu.
According to the report, accessories with a similar design can be found by searching for "Vintage Teardrop Necklace," with prices ranging from approximately 2,000 won to 8,000 won.
The discovery raised questions among some viewers about whether the drama's costume team had used an inexpensive accessory for a production set in a fictional royal world.
However, there is no confirmation that Lee Se Young's necklace was purchased from Temu or any other low-cost shopping platform. The accessories being sold online may simply have similar designs.
The discussion comes after The Remarried Empress previously attracted mixed reactions from some fans of the original web novel and webtoon regarding its costumes, set designs, and overall visual presentation.
Because the series brings a fantasy royal setting to life, some viewers have expressed high expectations for its clothing and accessories.
Despite the questions surrounding the necklace, reactions have been divided.
Some viewers defended the styling, saying, "As long as it looks good and suits her, isn't that enough?"
Others suggested, "It could actually be a luxury item, while similar designs are simply being sold on those shopping sites."
The comments highlight differing opinions on whether the price of a costume accessory matters when it fits the character and the drama's overall appearance.
For now, the necklace's actual brand, price, and origin remain unconfirmed, and the discussion is based on its resemblance to products available online.
Meanwhile, The Remarried Empress is currently streaming on Disney+, with four episodes released so far. The 10-episode series releases two new episodes every Wednesday.
Lee Se Young's necklace in Disney+'s The Remarried Empress has become a topic of discussion after some viewers noticed that a similar-looking accessory is being sold on Chinese online shopping platforms for only a few thousand won.
On November 9, the production team of The Remarried Empress released new still photos of Lee Se Young as Rashta, a former runaway slave who becomes the emperor's mistress.
In the newly released images, Lee Se Young wears a mint-colored dress paired with a black necklace, creating an elegant look for her character.
However, shortly after the photos were released, some viewers pointed out that the necklace appeared similar to inexpensive jewelry available on Chinese shopping platforms, including Temu.
According to the report, accessories with a similar design can be found by searching for "Vintage Teardrop Necklace," with prices ranging from approximately 2,000 won to 8,000 won.
The discovery raised questions among some viewers about whether the drama's costume team had used an inexpensive accessory for a production set in a fictional royal world.
However, there is no confirmation that Lee Se Young's necklace was purchased from Temu or any other low-cost shopping platform. The accessories being sold online may simply have similar designs.
The discussion comes after The Remarried Empress previously attracted mixed reactions from some fans of the original web novel and webtoon regarding its costumes, set designs, and overall visual presentation.
Because the series brings a fantasy royal setting to life, some viewers have expressed high expectations for its clothing and accessories.
Despite the questions surrounding the necklace, reactions have been divided.
Some viewers defended the styling, saying, "As long as it looks good and suits her, isn't that enough?"
Others suggested, "It could actually be a luxury item, while similar designs are simply being sold on those shopping sites."
The comments highlight differing opinions on whether the price of a costume accessory matters when it fits the character and the drama's overall appearance.
For now, the necklace's actual brand, price, and origin remain unconfirmed, and the discussion is based on its resemblance to products available online.
Meanwhile, The Remarried Empress is currently streaming on Disney+, with four episodes released so far. The 10-episode series releases two new episodes every Wednesday.
