Lizzie spotted at Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Jae-wook's home

Actress Lizzie, formerly of the group After School, shared a glimpse of her recent life by visiting the newlywed home of couple Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Jae-wook to perform an impromptu duet. Since reappearing before the public following a hiatus and a period of self-reflection, she has drawn attention by revealing a much more relaxed daily life, showing a natural progression from her past.",

On the 2nd, Lizzie posted a short video on her SNS with the caption, “Posting this because I suddenly thought of it—Jae-wook brother-in-law and my Ma! Still wait for us! Yeo-jin unnie filmed the video.”

The video captures Lizzie, dressed comfortably, visiting the home of Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Jae-wook and singing along with Kim. Holding utensil holders and tumblers like microphones, the two harmonized with each other's voices, completing an impromptu duet with chemistry reminiscent of a real performance.

While they used everyday household items instead of special stage equipment or props, this spontaneity added to the fun of the video. Choi held the camera herself, recording the two and documenting their joyful time. The close friendship between the three, appearing more like family than colleagues crossing the professional boundaries of actors and singers, was naturally revealed.

Another reason this update is garnering attention is that the past few years have not been smooth for Lizzie. She debuted as a member of After School in 2010, building public recognition through activities such as 'Bang!', 'Shampoo', and 'Because of You'. Starting with the MBC sitcom 'All My Love For You' in the same year, she challenged herself in acting and subsequently expanded her field of activity by moving between dramas and variety shows.

However, her entertainment activities came to a major halt following a drunk driving accident in 2021. In May of that year, Lizzie was driving near the southern end of Yeongdong Bridge in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, while intoxicated, and collided with a taxi driving ahead of her. At the time, her blood alcohol concentration was reported to be at a level that warrants driver's license revocation, and the court subsequently sentenced her to a fine of 15 million won.

The incident led to debates surrounding the social responsibility of celebrities and the issue of their return, as drunk driving is a serious act that can threaten the lives and safety of others. Following the accident, Lizzie suspended her activities and spent time in self-reflection, undergoing a significant hiatus before regaining public trust.

She officially resumed her activities through her first solo fan-meeting held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2025. This was her first official move in approximately four years since the accident. Rather than relying on the recognition she had during her group activities, she took her first step toward resuming her career by meeting fans directly through the format of a solo fan-meeting.

Lizzie's entertainment career is also a typical expansion path from idol to actress. Having built a bright and cheerful image through her activities with After School and Orange Caramel, she later expanded her presence as an actress in works such as 'All My Love For You', 'Ugly Miss Young-ae', and 'Oh My Venus'. Her honest and lively way of speaking, characteristic of her Busan origins, also served as a unique personality in her variety and acting activities.

In this video, instead of the glamorous stages or broadcast characters of the past, her humble side was highlighted as she sang using household items as microphones at an acquaintance's house. In particular, the way she interacted without any sense of distance, calling Kim 'brother-in-law' and Choi 'unnie', shows that Lizzie is currently expanding her field of activity through more everyday relationships and methods.

Most importantly, this video is not a way of directly explaining past controversies or emphasizing her comeback. Without any lengthy separate messages, Lizzie shared an ordinary moment of laughing and singing with acquaintances. If one of the most difficult points in a celebrity's return process is narrowing the gap between their past in the public's memory and their present self, this update can be read as a scene of slowly filling that gap with glimpses of daily life.

Of course, the past mistake of drunk driving does not disappear simply because time passes. However, the attitude with which one resumes activities after undergoing legal punishment and a period of self-reflection is also a crucial element of the comeback process. As Lizzie reveals a modest daily life spent with acquaintances after a long hiatus, attention is focused on how she will continue her activities as both an actress and a singer moving forward.