Lee Da-hae explains recent change in appearance as local styling collaboration

Actress Lee Da-hae addressed netizens' reactions to her "Chinese style" look following a Singles' Day broadcast in Hangzhou on the 18th, explaining that her appearance is the result of working with local stylists and hair and makeup experts.

Actress Lee Da-hae (42) has directly addressed the interest surrounding her recent change in appearance. Following reactions that her facial atmosphere has shifted to a "Chinese style" in photos released in China, Lee explained that she is presenting a new look through the work of local stylists and hair and makeup experts. She emphasized that rather than transforming to match a specific country's style, this is a process of experiencing various modes of expression.

On the 24th, Lee introduced her styling process during her local activities in China via her social media. "When I am active in China, I work with local stylists and hair and makeup teachers," she stated. "The staff members filming me are all locals, and in many cases, I receive photos that have already undergone retouching." She added, "Because of that, there are times when I discover a new, unfamiliar side of myself."

Her explanation suggests that working with local staff creates an atmosphere she did not anticipate. Lee confessed that she previously thought it would be a major problem if she did not work with the hair and makeup experts she had collaborated with for a long time. However, she shared that she is now enjoying seeing her changing self while working with new people.

"In the past, I thought it would be a big deal if it wasn't the hair and makeup teachers I always worked with, but now I am having fun enjoying my slightly changing appearance while working with new people," she said. This is interpreted as her expanding her range of activities by accepting new expressions rather than adhering to familiar styles.

Finally, Lee made a request regarding how people view her. "Rather than whether it is a style of a certain country, I would like you to see me through my various new expressions being presented at each moment," she stated. "Because change is a kind of fun in itself." Amidst various interpretations of her recent appearance, her intention is for people to accept it as one of her new transformations rather than defining it as a specific style.

Lee's appearance became a topic of conversation following a Singles' Day commemorative live commerce broadcast held in Hangzhou, China, on the 18th. Upon seeing the photos released at the time, some netizens reacted that her facial atmosphere had changed, calling it "Chinese style." While some opinions suggested that China's beauty style was naturally reflected given her long-standing local activities, there were also reactions that the changed impression felt unfamiliar, with some raising suspicions of plastic surgery. However, no evidence was presented to conclude that the cause of the change in appearance was plastic surgery.

Lee Da-hae is one of the representative Korean actresses who has maintained popularity in China for a long time. She gained attention in China as the SBS drama "My Girl" became highly popular, after which she expanded her field of activity by learning Chinese. She has played leading roles in local dramas and maintains high recognition in China to this day. Recently, her pregnancy has also become a hot topic in the region, drawing interest.

Lee Da-hae married singer SE7EN in 2023 after an eight-year relationship. This past May, three years after her marriage, she announced her pregnancy and is expected to give birth this coming November. As she has directly explained that her style has changed due to the change in her stage of activity, attention is focused on how Lee Da-hae will meet the public in the future.

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