Lee Min Ho Earns Praises for 'Swollen' Face — Is He Hinting At New Project?
Lee Min Ho's new visuals gained attention after the actor graced an event in Thailand.
On social media, fancams and paparazzi shots circulated showing the South Korean star's new look. However, fans recognized Lee Min Ho's change of appearance and seemed like he had gained a bit of weight.
Is Lee Min Ho's Weight Gain Preparation for His New Role? Here's What Fans Think
Lee Min Ho served looks during the Merz Aesthetics Expo event in Thailand. Fans also praised the actor for being so down to earth and giving unforgettable fan service.
Interestingly, what other fans noticed was Lee Min Ho's weight gain.
During his recent public appearances, the top star's facial features have become rounder.
It seems that the actor has gained a bit of weight as he takes a short break from the small screen.
Netizens in online communities said that the actor's "swollen" face is notable and speculated that it might be because of his hiatus.
Nonetheless, fans pointed out how Lee Min Ho looked "fine" and has the visuals of a "prince charming" despite his weight gain.
I think we're dead and in heaven🫠🫠🫠🫠
He looks so fine in white omg!! #LeeMinHo pic.twitter.com/qvoVfzbaMB— α ѕ у α ℓ ı 💫~𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙤𝙢🐣 (@gamzeliminom) August 5, 2023
I just want to love him! Nothing more…certainly nothing less. I just want to love him. That’s why I’m here! Minho come here lemme love you amore! Anything less than complete love for him is just ugly noise around me…#LeeMinHo pic.twitter.com/IdYNzUDLem
— M (@AmNohbdy) August 6, 2023
this leeminho being down to earth is everything to me ❤ pic.twitter.com/7m0ysZ4Szb
— ʚ 🦁 | 🍉 ɞ (@jaddiemino) August 6, 2023
On the other hand, other fans speculate that he might be preparing for a new project, hence his new look.
Lee Min Ho's Upcoming Projects
After his most talked-about return to the small screen through Disney+'s "Pachinko," Lee Min Ho is set to make a comeback. The South Korean star will work with the equally-talented and award-winning actress Gong Hyo Jin for the rom-com K-drama "When the Stars Gossip," also known as "Ask the Stars."
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Taking on the role of an OB-GYN named Gong Ryong, he joins the space expedition as one of the tourists, where he meets a Korean-American astronaut named Eve Kim, played by Gong Hyo Jin.
The upcoming K-drama revolves around the budding romance between two people who meet at an unexpected place and time.
Joining the two top stars are Oh Jung Se, Lee El, Han Ji Eun, and Kim Joo Heon.
Interestingly, Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's new drama is directed by Park Shin Woo, who is the genius behind "Lovestruck in the City," "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," and "Jealousy Incarnate," which was also headlined by Gong Hyo Jin.
On the other hand, Lee Min Ho will reprise his role in "Pachinko" season 2 as Ko Han Su, a Korean who now resides in Osaka, Japan.
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