Actress Lee Si Young has captured attention by candidly revealing her real daily life and emotional struggles behind the glamour of the stage.

On the 29th, Lee Si Young’s YouTube channel released 'Mentally Stripped (?) Paris Vlog Part 2'. In the video, she calmly shared a tough day she experienced while attending Paris Fashion Week. Despite her dazzling appearance on the surface, Lee Si Young opened up behind the scenes, blaming herself, “Why couldn’t I sleep, Si Young?” and confessing, “This is the first time I’ve ever had such severe insomnia.”

Looking visibly exhausted from the whirlwind schedule that had been non-stop since day one, she said, “I didn’t eat anything, but my eyes are swollen and I can’t even open them. It’s hard to believe this all happened in a single day.” 

Still, she managed a smile as she looked up at the clear Paris sky, adding, “I feel better now.” Despite her fatigue, she maintained her professionalism throughout the fashion show and photoshoot.

Lee Si Young’s raw and relatable vlog didn’t stop there. The first part of the series, released earlier, revealed even harsher realities. Sharing that she had lost 5kg in just a month, she appeared in her car after filming, her face worn with exhaustion, and tearfully said, “I can’t congratulate you.” With no makeup, false eyelashes coming off, and her wig removed as she scratched her scalp, she revealed a side of herself that wasn’t the glamorous actress, but rather Lee Si Young the mother.

One line in particular resonated deeply with viewers: “Since the accommodation is an apartment, breakfast isn’t provided. I have to go out tomorrow morning at 7:30 to buy baguettes for the kids.” Even in Paris, and even in the wake of her recent divorce, her daily responsibilities as a mother didn’t falter. The weight of single motherhood followed her across time zones.

On the 17th, Lee Si Young announced her divorce after eight years of marriage. Her agency stated simply, “Lee Si Young and her husband are in amicable discussions.” Following the announcement, she began sharing her life more openly through YouTube, saying, “I want to communicate more honestly with my fans.”

Her vlog—where she removes her wig, bares her emotions, and reclaims her identity as simply ‘Lee Si Young the person’—is more than just a daily diary. It offers empathy and comfort to those watching.

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