Actress Lee Yu-bi is getting attention online after posting new winter photos through social media, where fans noticed a fuller and healthier look while on hiatus from acting.

OSEN reported that, Lee posted several pictures on December 6 with a short message for her followers. In the post, the actress wrote, "Everyone, dress warmly."

The photos show Lee dressed up in a warm winter outfit, described by OSEN as completing "a lovely and innocent winter girlfriend look using warm and cozy winter items." The outlet added, "Her signature bright and innocent visuals and cozy styling create a synergy that makes her stand out even more."

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Industry observers said OSEN framed the update with a headline referencing the actress' previously reported 43-kilogram weight as well as public interest in her personal life. OSEN termed the update as, "'43kg' Lee Yu-bi, Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in's After-Party Breakup... Lovely Girlfriend Look with Plump Cheeks."

The report emphasized that her cheeks were a bit fuller, which viewers perceived as evidence of healthy change during her time away from big projects. OSEN wrote, "Her cheeks, which seemed to have gained some weight during her hiatus, particularly caught the eye."

Additional context from ChosunBiz suggests there's greater public interest in actors' personal updates during hiatuses, especially when new photos deviate from what had been previously well-known as images or as branding. Though the business outlet did not comment on Lee's post, it has recently reported on how social media visibility informs marketability for performers in their twenties and thirties.

OSEN said, "Although Lee Yu-bi was known for her 'bone-skinned' figure, even her slightly weighted figure felt like a healthy charm.

The actress most recently appeared in SBS dramas "Escape of the Seven" and "Resurrection of the Seven."

OSEN continued that she "will make a special appearance in Tving's 'Yumi's Cells Season 3', scheduled for broadcast in 2026."

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