Fans swoon as Suzy rocks mechanic jumpsuit in ‘Genie, Make a Wish’

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Singer-actress Suzy is once again captivating fans, this time not with red-carpet glamour, but with a simple mechanic’s jumpsuit.

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On Oct. 8, Suzy shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the Netflix fantasy rom-com “Genie, Make a Wish” on her social media, captioned simply, “Ka-young.” The post instantly drew attention online, with fans praising her natural beauty and calling the look a perfect “Ka-young moment,” referring to her emotionally restrained but charming character in the series.

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In the photos, Suzy wears a mechanic's uniform matching her on-screen role as an auto shop owner. Despite the humble outfit, her fresh-faced visuals — which some say look like her debut-era self — sparked admiration from fans across platforms. Comments on X and Instagram highlighted her “timeless beauty” and “ability to make even workwear look like high fashion.”

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The Netflix series, released on Oct. 3, is written by hit screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, known for global K-dramas such as “Goblin” and “The Glory.” The 13-episode show follows Genie (played by Kim Woo-bin), a wish-granting spirit who awakens after almost a thousand years, and Ka-young (played by Suzy), a modern woman who grapples with complicated emotional issues. Their encounter leads to a series of whimsical yet heartfelt events centered around three wishes.

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Since its release, “Genie, Make a Wish” has become one of the most talked-about K-dramas on Netflix, with Suzy and Kim Woo-bin’s chemistry fueling viral clips and fan edits across TikTok and YouTube.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.