Lee Tae Im has made a confident and honest return after the controversy involving Yewon. Her sincere apologies seem to have changed the minds of disappointed fans. 

On February 11, bnt International released Lee Tae Im's new photoshoot. She took on varying concepts from pure to sexy, portraying a different kind of beauty. 

During the interview after the shoot, she mentioned the controversy with Yewon. She said, "I even thought about leaving the entertainment industry after what happened, but since I have already received spotlight as a celebrity, it is not easy to go back to being a normal person."  

She also talked about her appearance on 'SNL' as both Yewon and Lee Tae Im were offered to be on the show. Lee Tae Im commented, "Even though Yewon denied the offer, I wanted to go on the show by myself to deliver my sincere apology," and she added, "I called Yewon after the show and asked to go out for some drinks, and we are planning to do so in the near future". 

Lee Tae Im concluded, "I am receiving much more attention and love than I deserve. I am going to work harder since I have given great disappointment in the past."