Cop Kim Dami's preppy style as Yoon Ena in Nine Puzzles

Vogue Singapore

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In crafting the zany world of South Korean mystery thriller Nine Puzzles , director Yoon Jong-bin wanted its lack of realism to come across. Whilst its plotline—surrounding the case of a serial murder mystery that picks up again 10 years later—might come across sinister, the actual tone of the drama feels novelistic. Like something that only happens in comic books. Kim Dami and Son Sukku play Yoon Ena and Kim Hansaem in Nine Puzzles. Courtesy of Disney+
To achieve this nuance, the artistic direction and overall aesthetic was carefully curated. Much attention was specifically paid to the sartorial sensibilities of its main characters, Yoon Ena and Kim Hansaem, played by Kim Dami and Son Sukku respectively. The latter, whose character is a determined detective who has yet to give up on the cold murder case from a decade back, has a defining trick: every time he removes his hat or beanie, things are about to get really serious. On the other hand, Kim's character, Ena, wears her eccentricity like a second skin. From murder suspect to brilliant criminal profiler, her meddling ways are elaborated through a deliberate wardrobe of preppy pieces, impeccable tailoring and statement accessories. Kim Dami as Yoon Ena in Nine Puzzles. Courtesy of Disney+ Son Sukku as Kim Hansaem in Nine Puzzles. Courtesy of Disney+
'She wears the necktie very often—a very important part of her outfit—and wears a lot of colours too. It's a little cartoonish in that way,' Kim tells Vogue Singapore. True enough, a spattering of neckties fill her closet, from leather options to uniquely patterned ones. Throughout the 11-episode narrative, she wears a range of outerwear, from preppy jackets to glossy bombers and strongly-shouldered plaid coats. Yet it's her flawless colour coordination that really gives Ena her sartorial flair; often mixing soft shades of blue with burgundy or bright reds. The use of reds especially, keeps suspense going through the episodes—her beloved crimson luggage becoming a key turning point in the midst of the puzzle-filled mystery.
Yet of course, the one thing that bridges Kim with Ena is their shared love for Bottega Veneta. For how often the former has been seen in the front rows of the maison's shows, she certainly brought her sartorial inclinations into Ena's world: her trusty Cassette a mainstay throughout the show. As for the rest? Uncover some of the most enticing outfits worn by Kim Dami as Yoon Ena in Nine Puzzles below. Courtesy of Disney+
1 / 55 Yoon Ena with a Bottega Veneta Cassette bag Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
2 / 55 Bottega Veneta padded Cassette bag, $6,600
Available at Bottega Veneta. Courtesy of Disney+
3 / 55 Yoon Ena in striped tie Courtesy of Cettire
4 / 55 Gucci tie, $263
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Disney+
5 / 55 Yoon Ena in black vest with gold buttons Courtesy of Farfetch
6 / 55 Rosetta Getty tailored vest, $1,251
Available at Farfetch . Courtesy of Disney+
7 / 55 Yoon Ena in prescription glasses Courtesy of Gentle Monster
8 / 55 Gentle Monster glasses, $330
Available at Gentle Monster. Courtesy of Disney+
9 / 55 Yoon Ena in sharp navy blazer Courtesy of McQueen
10 / 55 McQueen shoulder crepe jacket, $3,345
Available at McQueen. Courtesy of Disney+
11 / 55 Yoon Ena with a Rimowa cabin bag Courtesy of Rimowa
12 / 55 Rimowa cabin bag, $1,260
Available at Rimowa. Courtesy of Disney+
13 / 55 Yoon Ena in tailored flared pants Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
14 / 55 Bottega Veneta flared pants, $1,650
Available at Bottega Veneta. Courtesy of Disney+
15 / 55 Yoon Ena in Bottega Veneta Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
16 / 55 Bottega Veneta shell down jacket, $5,441
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
17 / 55 Bottega Veneta shiny leather tie, $320
Available at Duomo. Courtesy of Disney+
18 / 55 Yoon Ena in houndstooth blazer Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avanue
19 / 55 Houndstooth mixed print blazer, $498
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue. Courtesy of Disney+
20 / 55 Yoon Ena in short leather jacket Courtesy of Ssense
21 / 55 Khaite leather jacket, $5,620
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Disney+
22 / 55 Yoon Ena in a burgundy coat Courtesy of Cettire
23 / 55 Ferragamo tie, $198
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of MyTheresa
24 / 55 The Row virgin wool blazer, $4,125
Available at MyTheresa. Courtesy of Disney+
25 / 55 Yoon Ena wearing AirPods Max Courtesy of Apple
26 / 55 Apple AirPods Max, $749
Available at Apple. Courtesy of Disney+
27 / 55 Yoon Ena in a plaid blazer Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
28 / 55 Bottega Veneta structured cotton jacket, $5,540
Available at Bottega Veneta. Courtesy of Disney+
29 / 55 Yoon Ena in a pleated skirt Courtesy of Thom Browne
30 / 55 Thom Browne pleated skirt, $2,420
Available at Thom Browne. Courtesy of Disney+
31 / 55 Yoon Ena in check pattern tie Courtesy of Cettire
32 / 55 Burberry check pattern tie, $243
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Disney+
33 / 55 Yoon Ena in cropped jacket Courtesy of MyTheresa
34 / 55 Toteme cropped bouclé jacket, $940
Available at MyTheresa. Courtesy of Disney+
35 / 55 Yoon Ena in tailored shorts Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
36 / 55 Bottega Veneta wool shorts, $1,650
Available at Bottega Veneta. Courtesy of Disney+
37 / 55 Yoon Ena in pinafore dress Courtesy of Ssense
38 / 55 Noir Kei Ninomiya midi dress, $654
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Disney+
39 / 55 Yoon Ena wearing a satin skinny tie Courtesy of Saint Laurent
40 / 55 Saint Laurent tie in silk satin, $440
Available at Saint Laurent. Courtesy of Disney+
41 / 55 Yoon Ena in Maison Margiela Courtesy of Maison Margiela
42 / 55 Maison Margiela wool coat, $4,125
Available at Maison Margiela. Courtesy of Disney+
43 / 55 Yoon Ena in sunglasses Courtesy of Gentle Monster
44 / 55 Gentle Monster sunglasses, $380
Available at Gentle Monster. Courtesy of Disney+
45 / 55 Yoon Ena in a pastel blue shirt Courtesy of Cettire
46 / 55 The Row shirt, $1,100
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Disney+
47 / 55 Yoon Ena in Bottega Veneta jacket Courtesy of Farfetch
48 / 55 Ferragamo denim jacket, $1,597
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Disney+
49 / 55 Yoon Ena in a red belted coat Courtesy of Cettire
50 / 55 Max Mara belted coat, $3,178
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Disney+
51 / 55 Yoon Ena in grey longshirt and belt Courtesy of MyTheresa
52 / 55 Lemaire denim shirt, $403
Available at MyTheresa. Courtesy of MyTheresa
53 / 55 Toteme leather belt, $380
Available at MyTheresa. Courtesy of Disney+
54 / 55 Yoon Ena in Vivienne Westwood Courtesy of Vivienne Westwood
55 / 55 Vivienne Westwood checked blazer, $686
Available at Style Cheat.