Actress Yoon Eun-hye, who returned to fans in the appearance of Shin Chae-kyung from the 2006 MBC drama “Princess Hours,” evoked nostalgia. On the 21st, Yoon Eun-hye shared a photo from the shoot on her personal SNS with the caption, “‘Princess Hours’ Wow~~ Summoning Shin Chae-kyung~! Completed.”
In the revealed photo, Yoon Eun-hye perfectly recreated the hairstyle and outfit of Shin Chae-kyung, the character she played during the airing of “Princess Hours,” attracting attention. The almost identical visuals and natural acting as if time had stopped created an illusion, leading to reactions online such as “It’s just like back in those days,” “A photo that looks like it traveled through time,” and “The ‘Princess Hours’ era continues even now.”
In “Princess Hours,” Yoon Eun-hye played the role of Shin Chae-kyung, a normal high school student who becomes a crown princess overnight, attracting explosive popularity domestically and internationally at the time. The drama, a representative work that reinterpreted a Korean palace romance in a modern way, was driven by Yoon Eun-hye’s youthful yet sincere acting.
This recreation, although not an official project but a voluntary fan service through personal SNS, proved the enduring influence of Yoon Eun-hye and the cultural symbolism of “Princess Hours.” Some fans expressed their anticipation for a sequel, saying, “It’s time for ‘Princess Hours’ Season 2.”
An entertainment official evaluated, ” ‘Princess Hours’ is one of the pinnacles of Hallyu dramas, with Yoon Eun-hye being a symbolic figure at its center,” and stated, “This recreation of Shin Chae-kyung goes beyond simple nostalgia, serving as a reminder of Yoon Eun-hye’s enduring presence as an actress.”