Dearest gentle readers, brace yourselves, for a new diamond has emerged, and her arrival may prove impossible to ignore. As the ton turns its gaze to the upcoming season of Netflix’s most-streamed regency drama, all eyes are on the inimitable Yerin Ha, Bridgerton’s newly minted leading lady. Stepping into the world of marriage marts, corsets, and ballrooms, the Korean-Australian actress is set to captivate our screens as the resilient Sophie Baek, the new ruler of Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) heart, the family’s second-oldest son. The highly anticipated fourth season—somewhat inspired by the classic fairy tale of Cinderella—is set to arrive later this month.
Though Bridgerton marks her biggest break yet, Vogue Singapore’s January/February ‘Art’ issue cover star is no stranger to the world of films, having cut her teeth in major international productions like Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Halo and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Prophecy. With an impressive portfolio under her belt, it’s safe to say Ha is well on her way to becoming the next big star of Hollywood. After all, acting has always run deep in her blood. While her parents met at drama school, it was her grandmother, revered Korean actress Son Sook, commanding a one-woman show that first inspired her to pursue acting, and the rest you can say is history. There’s no denying it, when she’s on stage, Ha feels right at home.
And when it comes to beauty, let’s just say the actress is an honorary member of the clean girl club, often seen sporting a radiant au naturel glow, with the occasional touch of red carpet glamour—which we’re anticipating to see more of amid the upcoming Bridgerton press tour.
Here, a look at some of our Jan/Feb cover star’s most enchanting hair and make-up moments from over the years.
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Pure radiance
The very picture of fresh-faced beauty. This is a look worthy of the season’s newest diamond: her cheekbones, brow bones and nose bridge all pampered with a mesmerising swipe of iridescence. Paired to a coral pout that just screams pretty in pink.
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Take a bow
Perfectly matching her beauty look to her outfit by adding a velvet bow to a sleek ponytail, the actress is the newest member of the coquette core club.
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Chic sophistication
Teeming with cool girl glamour, the Bridgerton star swipes on a brick-hued pout, a bonafide combination with her rosy cheeks and soft shadows around her peepers. But the winning spin? Her wavy tresses left to fall over her shoulders.
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A natural beauty
Scroll through Ha’s Instagram account, and you’ll note that she has always been a ‘clean girl’ girlie. Characterised by flushed cheeks and glowing skin, it’s all about achieving that ‘my skin but better’ finish.
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Wing it
The eyes, Chico, they never lie. There’s no better beauty statement than to play up your most expressive features. Moving away from her usually pared-back looks, Ha opts for a smouldering winged eyeliner for added impact.
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Hollywood dream
Channeling her inner Audrey Hepburn at the premiere of Dune: Prophecy Ha looks like a literal dream in this slick, back-wet hairdo. And she dials up on her avant-garde turn with those dark talons and barely-there nude lip.
