‘Love After Divorce’ star Lee Sora reveals $7,300 plastic surgery — and shares her long-term dating secret
Lee Sora / Captured from Lee's social media
Reality TV personality Lee Sora, known for her appearance on the dating show “Love After Divorce 3,” has drawn online attention after candidly discussing her plastic surgery and relationship advice with fans.
Lee recently interacted with followers through her social media account, answering questions about her life and relationship. She had previously been open about undergoing cosmetic procedures, including breast and nose surgery.
When a follower asked about her breast surgery, Lee said the procedure cost 10 million won ($7,300) and that the expense was paid for by her mother.
“It cost 10 million won. My mom paid for it,” Lee said. “She told me I could either spend the money on something I needed or use it for breast surgery.”
Lee also addressed questions about her relationship with Choi Dong-hwan, her partner from the show.
Asked about the secret to maintaining a long-term relationship, she said mutual respect for personal space plays a key role.
“You have to respect each other’s time,” Lee said.
She added that both she and Choi may better understand each other because they have previously gone through divorce, which is the premise of the reality show they met on.
“Maybe because we’ve both been through it, we have a wider range of understanding and consideration,” Lee said. “I’m the type who doesn’t hold grudges and tends to forget things quickly after turning the page. If something bothers me, I say it right away, and he accepts it and responds well. I think that’s why our relationship lasts.”
Lee also noted that both she and Choi share a “strong T tendency,” referring to the thinking-oriented personality type in the MBTI personality framework popular among younger Koreans.
Lee Sora / Captured from Lee's social media
Speculation about the couple’s relationship status previously surfaced after Lee posted photos resembling wedding portraits. Some fans wondered whether the two had secretly remarried.
Lee quickly dismissed the rumors.
“I just went for a modeling shoot,” she said.
At the same time, she emphasized that the couple had not broken up, adding that she frequently shares updates from their dates on social media.
Lee also clarified her views on marriage.
“It’s not that I think every relationship must end in marriage,” she said. “But that doesn’t mean it’s a light relationship. We started carefully and are continuing the relationship sincerely. Right now, I want to focus on being happy and enjoying the relationship.”
Lee and Choi became the final couple on “Love After Divorce 3,” which aired on MBN and concluded in September last year.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.