Actress Lee Ji-ah shows off innocent charms during a museum outing, putting plastic surgery rumors to rest
Two weeks after the controversy over her appearance, actress Lee Ji-ah shared photos of her elegant visit to a museum via social media.
Actress Lee Ji-ah has appeared before fans with a pure and elegant look, moving past the recent controversy regarding her changing appearance. Born in 1978, Lee shared several photos and videos of her daily life visiting a museum in Seoul via her social media account on the 27th.
In the released photos, Lee Ji-ah wore a black short-sleeved T-shirt paired with a blue and white checkered skirt. She showcased her fashion sense with uniquely designed sunglasses, and her natural wavy hair and minimal makeup highlighted a youthful visual that belies her age in her late 40s. She shared glimpses of her relaxed daily life through videos and photos of her strolling through the exhibition space, climbing stairs, and smiling at the camera.
Controversy Over Appearance Following Premiere
This post comes about two weeks after suspicions regarding her changed appearance surfaced during her attendance at the VIP premiere of the film 'HOPE' on the 13th. At the premiere, Lee drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some noting that her impression seemed somewhat different from before. Some fans raised suspicions of plastic surgery, commenting, "She looks different from Shim Su-ryeon in The Penthouse" or "It seems like her face has changed." On the other hand, some accepted it as a natural change, responding, "It's just a difference in makeup, lighting, or camera angle," and "She is still beautiful."
Past Honest Disclosures Regarding Plastic Surgery
Lee Ji-ah has a history of answering questions about plastic surgery candidly. When she appeared on SBS's 'Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy' in 2014, she addressed rumors of plastic surgery that arose during the airing of the drama 'The Woman Who Married Three Times,' explaining it as "facial swelling caused by circulatory issues." In response to a question from Lee Kyung-kyu at the time, she directly revealed her past experience, stating, "I put it in and took it out. I had a procedure because I wanted a sharp, high nose, but I had it removed due to inflammation."
Casual Fashion Sense at the Museum
In the photos, Lee Ji-ah struck various poses, such as taking mirror selfies or staring at the camera while partially covering her face with sunglasses. Even in photos that appeared to be taken with a standard camera without retouching, her clear skin and distinct features were evident. Her simple outfit, consisting of a black T-shirt, checkered skirt, and sandals, exuded the actress's signature aura.
Upon seeing the post, netizens reacted with comments such as, "She looks so pure I wonder if it's really Shim Su-ryeon," and "She looks so youthful, it's hard to believe she is 47." Lee composed the post using only emojis without any additional text.
From 'The Penthouse' to 'Queen of Divorce'
Having debuted as a commercial model in 2004, Lee Ji-ah has appeared in various works starting with the 2007 drama 'The Legend,' followed by 'Beethoven Virus,' 'Athena: Goddess of War,' and 'The Woman Who Married Three Times.' She particularly made a strong impression playing the role of 'Shim Su-ryeon,' a member of a chaebol family, in the SBS drama 'The Penthouse.'
Recently, she continued her career by appearing in the 2024 JTBC drama 'Queen of Divorce.' Having completed that project, Lee is currently reviewing her next script and preparing for her next move.
