Big Mama's Lee Young-hyun shows transformed look after 33kg weight loss

Lee Young-hyun of Big Mama showcased a slimmer silhouette in recent photos posted by HO Entertainment on the 24th at the 2026 Boeun Jujube Festival. The singer previously revealed her 33kg weight loss on Song Ji-hyo's YouTube channel this past March, noting that the dieting process had made it difficult for her to sing.

Lee Young-hyun of the group Big Mama has captured attention with a significantly slimmer appearance. Having previously drawn headlines by revealing she successfully lost 33kg, her recent photos showcase a transformed visual, featuring a more slender face and sophisticated styling that presents a different charm from her stage persona.

On the 24th, the official SNS of Lee Young-hyun's agency, HO Entertainment, posted several photos with the caption, "2026 Boeun Jujube Festival. Autumn festivals are always fun. See you again." In the photos taken at the festival site, Lee Young-hyun conveyed a bright atmosphere while posing in a gray suit paired with a black inner layer.

Most notable were her slimmer face and changed silhouette. The neat suit emphasized her sophisticated charm, while her bright smile and hand hearts added her characteristic friendly and lovely atmosphere. The harmony between her changed physical appearance following the weight loss and her styling made her stand out in the photos.

Lee Young-hyun previously garnered great interest by revealing she had lost as much as 33kg. When appearing on actress Song Ji-hyo's YouTube channel this past March, she brought laughter by describing the weight loss as "an elementary school student leaving." Her witty explanation of the significant weight loss was a topic of conversation at the time.

However, the dieting process was not entirely smooth. Lee Young-hyun candidly shared the realistic struggles she faced while focusing on weight loss. "I was so angry because the damn diet was making it impossible to sing," she said, adding, "It's not like I'm going to become an actress just because I lost weight." She expressed frustration that while singing is the most important thing for a vocalist, managing her weight ended up affecting her performance.

She also drew laughter by revealing she stopped the diet after feeling the physical burden ahead of performances. For a singer who must breathe with the audience and deliver stable vocals on stage, managing condition and physical strength is as important as physical changes. Her honest confession regarding the struggle between the pressure to lose weight and her primary role as a singer drew empathy.

Lee Young-hyun debuted in 2003 with the group Big Mama and has been loved for numerous hit songs such as "Resignation" and "Yeon." Having established her presence with explosive vocal abilities and a deeply appealing voice, she has since expanded her musical range through solo activities. Recently, she has been communicating with fans through her YouTube channel, "Lee Young-hyun's Forced Resignation," sharing her daily life and honest stories outside the stage.

The recently released photos have gathered interest by showing Lee Young-hyun's updated status. Beyond the change of a 33kg weight loss, the reason interest in her continues is her willingness to speak openly about her worries and trial and error. While her physical transformation draws eyes, she continues to meet fans through the vocal prowess and stage presence she has built over a long time.

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