Netizens are stunned by Lee Ji Ah's 'new face.'

Actress Lee Ji Ah, now in her late forties, has revealed a striking transformation, showing a chameleon-like ability to change depending on the camera angle. On January 25, W Korea magazine unveiled a fresh photoshoot and interview featuring Lee Ji Ah.

The black-and-white photographs captured her in a completely different light, showcasing an image distinct from her previous looks and immediately grabbing viewers' attention.

Reflecting on her recent endeavors, Lee Ji Ah shared, "Last year, I worked on the drama 'Queen of Divorce,' appeared on 'SNL Korea,' participated in the culinary travel program 'The Ways of Tasting' on tvN, and even took the stage at the '2024 MAMA Awards.' It was a year of diverse experiences and recharging."

Speaking about her image, she expressed, "I’d like people to see me as someone with many colors. Recently, someone told me, 'It finally feels like you’re living life doing everything you want to do. That’s so cool,' and it made me truly happy. I want to live life doing everything I want to do."

Finally, she added, "I think I’ve only shown about half, maybe five out of ten, of the hidden sides of Lee Ji Ah," revealing, "I’m sharing them gradually so as not to surprise anyone."

As she awaits her next project, Lee Ji Ah mentioned that she is currently active on YouTube and is eager to share more about herself.

Meanwhile, netizens reacted strongly to her transformed appearance, particularly the photos highlighting her facial features. Many commented that she is "unrecognizable" and admitted, "I wouldn’t have thought it was Lee Ji Ah" if they hadn’t been told.

Some noted significant changes in her appearance, speculating about "extensive cosmetic surgery" and even comparing her to Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's First Lady and wife of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Reactions from netizens included:

"Without mentioning it's Lee Ji Ah, you’d never know."

"She’s had too much done, looks almost like an android."

"Kim Keon Hee vibes."

"Facelift trends are definitely in these days."

"She pulled it off well."

"Her nose is scary."

"She’s pulled so much LOL, there’s nothing left to pull."

"Did she have plastic surgery?"

"Her long face has been pulled really well."

"No time to rest, huh."

"The mask from her 'The Legend' Sujini days is completely gone."

"Huh… she looks like a completely different person now."

"Lee Ji Ah from 'Beethoven Virus'?"

"She looks like AI."

What are your thoughts?

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