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Did Kim Ji Won Wear a "Fake" Celine Cap in "Queen of Tears"?

The baseball cap in question had “Eline” instead of Celine.
Did Kim Ji Won Wear a "Fake" Celine Cap in "Queen of Tears"?
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The baseball cap in question had “Eline” instead of Celine.

Kim Ji Won’s character in Queen of Tears, Hong Hae-in, boasts a wardrobe full of designer ensembles. Given her status as a chaebol heiress, it comes as no surprise that she keeps a fashionable streak in each episode.

However, a recent episode of the K-drama became the talk of the internet after viewers spotted a jarringly different label. In one scene, Hae-in is spotted wearing a cap with the label “Eline” instead of the designer brand Celine!

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Queen of Tears Kim Ji Won Celine cap
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The so-called boo-boo had netizens theorizing if the character wore a counterfeit version of the popular baseball cap, which seemed out of place with Hae-in's track record. Below, see what viewers have to say about the scene!

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At the tail end of episode nine, Hae-in donned a more casual ensemble for a trip to the hospital, which consisted of a white tee and a pair of jeans, topped off with a black blazer. To keep herself incognito, the chaebol accessorized with a black face mask and a baseball cap, embroidered with the label “Eline.”

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Users on the internet noticed the odd label, which resulted in some hilarity. 

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Meanwhile, others theorized that the “counterfeit” cap was an intentional choice, given that at that point of the story, Hae-in was living a more modest life.

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However, some chalked it up to the production veering away from promoting the brand. While Hae-in has worn Celine pieces in the show, the label may be too overt compared to previous items. Censoring brands isn’t a far-fetched consideration after all, as the same episode had changed Google into “Geegle.” A netizen also pointed out a previous case in Fight for My Way, where Dior turned into “Dio”!

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SHOP: Where to Buy the Celine Baseball Cap

The actual Celine baseball cap has been a favorite among celebrities, both with Korean and Filipino style stars. Spotted in the Spring/Summer 2021 showcase in Monaco, the casual hat hits the balance between practicality and a dose of chic with its recognizable embroidered “Celine” typography. No wonder it’s so iconic!

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Baseball Cap in Cotton (Marine), P33,000, CELINE, celine.com

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