In the latest episode of MBC's "I Live Alone," South Korean actor Lee Dong Hwi became the target of fashion jokes when his rugged, hole-filled outfit elicited laughter from other cast members. Viewers later learned that the outfit included a high-end designer piece with a surprising price tag.
Lee was seen traveling to Busan with musician Code Kunst. When they got off at Seoul Station, they were wearing clothes that looked old and worn out. The cast of the show quickly noticed the look.
According to Koreaboo, another cast member quickly reacted to Lee's look by saying,"that outfit has turned him into Pumbaa," which is a funny Korean word for a beggar that made everyone laugh.
Another member of the cast joined in on the teasing by saying that Lee looked like he "might have tripped on his way there because the clothing looked so distressed."
Lee answered the comments with an explanation of his own, admitting that some people might not understand why he chose the outfit he did.
Lee said that people might not understand the reactions because each piece was carefully chosen. This response gives us a glimpse into his personal style preferences.
What at first looked like a bad or messy fashion choice turned out to be anything but cheap. Later, viewers found out that Lee's very worn-out outerwear was actually a high-end designer piece that cost about ₩3.86 million KRW (about $2,680 USD).
The unexpected price reveal made people laugh and doubt it online, and many commenters shared their thoughts on how the look and the price didn't match up. One person on TheQoo said, "I've always wondered who actually buys designs like that LOL."
Someone else on the site said that the look reminded them of a character from a movie: "This suddenly reminds me of Home Alone. I feel like he'd fit right in with the pigeon lady."
Some people were shocked, while others found it funny, saying things like "I'm speechless," and "If you wash that once, it'll probably rip apart completely."
More critical voices also spoke up, with one user saying,"Only someone whose face is known nationwide can wear that. Otherwise, people would really think you're homeless."
