Here’s Why Lee Min Ho’s Dramatic Change In Appearance Is Dividing Netizens
The actor recently attended Made in Korea's premiere event.
Lee Min Ho is one of South Korea’s most popular actors. Min Ho gained his legendary status in the Korean entertainment industry after starring in multiple mega-hit shows like Legend of the Blue Sea, The Heirs and Pachinko. The actor, however, now only stars in select projects that are released sporadically. Recently, Min Ho attended the premiere event for Disney+’s upcoming show Made in Korea, and fans were shocked to see his dramatic transformation. Read on to know more.
Lee Min Ho’s Dramatic Transformation
Actor Lee Min Ho’s recent appearance at the Made in Korea premiere drew a lot of backlash. Netizens criticised his visuals and noticed that the actor appears to have gained weight. Some even said that the Pachinko actor looked unrecognisable in the pictures.
Lee Min Ho’s fans, however, jumped in to defend the actor. They pointed out that gaining weight is not a bad thing, and the actor looks fit and healthy. The change in his appearance is due to ageing, and it is natural for his visuals to change as he grows up. They say that the 38-year-old actor, despite the criticism, still looked charming while posing on the red carpet.
A walking sculpture…he is glowing inside out, his cute dimpled smile is heart-melting🤎🫠🫠#LeeMinHo #MadeInKorea
Credit to logo https://t.co/c2kt1CT18O pic.twitter.com/2BabEEUy3i— Wendy (@Hwendy2022) December 15, 2025
The fans also explained that commenting on the actor’s visuals and weight change is disrespectful, as he suffered a life-threatening accident in 2006, which left him in a coma and required him to get a 46-centimetre metal pin in his thigh. He may still be dealing with the aftereffects of this injury.
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Profession-wise, Lee Min Ho recently starred in the K-drama Where Stars Gossip alongside Gong Hyo Jin. The drama received mixed reactions from viewers. The actor is set to star in the upcoming film Assassins alongside Yoo Hae Jin and Park Hae Il. The film is a mystery thriller directed by Heo Jin-ho, focusing on the real-life 1974 assassination attempt on South Korean President Park Chung Hee.
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First Published: December 16, 2025 6:01 PM
