Lee Da Eun addresses plastic surgery rumors: 'How I age is more important than my face'

Lee Da Eun, known from 'Dolsingles 2', has directly addressed recent plastic surgery rumors regarding her changed appearance. Drawing a clear line by stating, "I have not undergone any plastic surgery since appearing on the show," she instead shared her thoughts on wanting to age by managing her skin, body, and mind rather than further altering her looks.

On the 9th, Lee Da Eun released a daily vlog via her account showing her applying makeup before heading out. While it was a mundane scene of her using a cushion foundation, some netizens pointed out that her face looked different from before, leading to reactions questioning if she had undergone additional procedures such as epicanthoplasty.

In response, Lee Da Eun spoke out directly. "In this video, there are people saying my face has changed and that I had epicanthoplasty or new surgery," she said. "Some even say I look better, but I have never had plastic surgery since appearing on 'Love After Divorce.'"

Considering that impressions can change depending on video lighting, makeup, and filming angles, it is difficult to conclude whether actual procedures were performed based solely on perceived changes in appearance online. Rather than escalating unnecessary controversy, Lee Da Eun chose to settle the suspicions by explaining her position directly.

An interesting point is that she does not view plastic surgery itself in a negative light. While she admitted, "I do want to redo my nose," she added, "There is no guarantee that doing it again will make me prettier, and I don't know how long the results would last."

She further noted that making such a decision is difficult when considering the process and recovery period, adding with a hint of humor, "If my nose collapses, I'll do it. At that point, I won't have a choice." She also mentioned that she had thought about making her eyes look a bit rounder but gave up because she wasn't sure if it would suit her.

Ultimately, the conclusion Lee Da Eun reached was closer to 'managing well' rather than 'fixing more.' She expressed her intention to focus on skin and body management, signaling that she will not be overly consumed by the interest surrounding her appearance.

"I don't really have a huge desire to become extremely pretty," she said, her words reflecting a shift in life priorities compared to her early days on television. This was in the same context as her stating, "I wonder if there is much meaning in me getting more surgery," and "As I raise my children and get older, there are more things that feel important besides looks."

Lee Da Eun also presented a relatively clear vision of how she wants to age. "I want to age into a person who looks healthy and beautiful in both body and mind while also nurturing my inner self," she said. Rather than a declaration to give up on her looks, it is closer to an attitude of not defining herself solely by external beauty.

The reason this change feels even more meaningful for Lee Da Eun is that her life itself has traversed a much more complex trajectory than just 'appearance.' She met Yun Nam-gi through the MBN show 'Dolsingles 2' aired in 2021, and their relationship developed into a real-life romance beyond the broadcast. The two remarried in 2022, establishing themselves as a representative real-life couple formed through the program.

'Dolsingles 2' garnered attention not only because of the participants' romances but also because it brought realistic issues such as divorce, child-rearing, and remarriage to the forefront of variety shows. Among them, Lee Da Eun and Yun Nam-gi established themselves as the representative remarried couple of the program by relatively openly showing the process of forming a new family, including their children.

Since remarrying, Lee Da Eun's life has moved even more toward a family-centered focus. The family, which previously lived with her daughter Ri-eun, expanded into a household with two children after welcoming a son in 2024. Even in 2026, the two continue to share stories about their remarried life and parenting through platforms like YouTube.

Another example of her transformation is Lee Da Eun joining the studio as an MC for 'Dolsingles 7' last year, moving from a participant to a presenter viewing the program. While she was once a participant seeking new connections, she now stands in a position to observe the stories of other participants as a senior who has experienced remarriage.

Ultimately, the more noteworthy part of this clarification regarding plastic surgery rumors is not which part of her face has changed. It is the fact that her criteria for viewing her own life have changed through marriage, childbirth, and parenting since her broadcast appearance, and that this change is naturally reflected in her attitude toward her appearance.

The online debate surrounding plastic surgery once again demonstrates how obsessively public interest can focus on a celebrity's appearance. However, Lee Da Eun chose to move past the controversy by presenting a new standard: being "a person who looks healthy and beautiful in both body and mind." By discussing her life's direction rather than just her facial features, her explanation leaves a lasting impression.