Chae Jung-an reveals secret to 'Han Yoo-joo Core' through self-care... and an anecdote about 'Small King' mentioned by Gong Yoo

Actress Chae Jung-an revealed her so-called 'Han Yoo-joo Core' style, which recreates the atmosphere of her character from a past drama, and her thorough self-care methods.

In the JTBC variety program 'Chef & My Fridge' broadcast on the 4th, actress Chae Jung-an appeared and showcased the diet in her refrigerator and her daily management routines. During this broadcast, Chae Jung-an drew attention by mentioning the atmosphere of the character 'Han Yoo-joo' from a drama aired in 2007.

"A charm that pierces men's hearts"… Chae Jung-an talks about 'Han Yoo-joo Core'

In the video, Chae Jung-an mentioned the recently trendy term 'core' (a term used to group specific styles) and explained how to recreate the atmosphere of her character Han Yoo-joo. Chae Jung-an added that for Han Yoo-joo Core, it is important to have a natural hair styling with a 7:3 or 8:1 part that slightly covers the face.

In particular, Chae Jung-an explained the character's charm, saying, "Doing Han Yoo-joo Core is like piercing men's hearts with a bead." She then emphasized tips for the 2026 version of Han Yoo-joo Core, such as using shiny items like gold, providing hair nutrition through periodic treatments, and wearing luxurious fabrics like silk or cashmere. She also mentioned styling points by citing Capri pants, which were trendy at the time.

Text message sent by Gong Yoo: "Never do the Small King anywhere"

In this broadcast, a past episode between Chae Jung-an and actor Gong Yoo was also revealed, drawing interest. Chae Jung-an revealed an anecdote where she danced the 'Small King' (dance) to music while having a meal at a one-table restaurant with Gong Yoo and friends. At the time, Chae Jung-an recalled having the mindset that she would dance anywhere whenever music played.

In this process, the content of a message sent by Gong Yoo was revealed. According to Chae Jung-an's explanation, Gong Yoo sent a text the next day saying, "Never do the Small King anywhere." Regarding this, Chae Jung-an conveyed the situation at the time, saying, "It keeps flickering in my mind." Meanwhile, an anecdote was also mentioned where Gong Yoo wrote the phrase 'Small King Forbidden' on a banner with Chae Jung-an's name at a past drama set.

Skin beauty Chae Jung-an's 'Roar' exercise and morning routine

Chae Jung-an, known for her thorough self-care, revealed her unique management methods through the items in her refrigerator. For skin care, Chae Jung-an uses soothing pads, and she shared her know-how of applying coin pads to friends whose faces have turned red from drinking alcohol.

Naming 'mid-face exercise' as the secret to maintaining a youthful look, Chae Jung-an demonstrated a movement making her mouth shape like a 'roar' (eoh-heung). She explained, "Repeating this movement that lifts the muscles around the mouth helps." Additionally, as for her morning routine, she revealed the habit of drinking saltwater mixed with a very small amount of Himalayan pink salt in lukewarm water. Chae Jung-an added that saltwater helps when she feels low blood pressure, and after drinking saltwater, she replaces breakfast by eating a boiled egg.

Regarding the reason she usually prefers delivery food, Chae Jung-an expressed her honest feelings, saying, "The stress of cleaning up and throwing things away is greater than making food," and "It is more beneficial for me to rather order high-quality food for delivery."