Actress Lee Young-ae surprises fans with candid confession about getting lifting treatments three times a year
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Actress Lee Young-ae opened up in a candid conversation with TV personality Hong Jin-kyung.
On April 24, a video whose Korean title translates as "The human embodiment of elegance Lee Young-ae: What does her voice sound like when she gets angry? (First look inside her Itaewon home)" was uploaded to Hong’s YouTube channel "Zzin_genius."
In the video, Hong met with Lee, who recently returned to the stage in the play "Hedda Gabler." When Hong asked, "Have you ever thought about starting a YouTube channel?" Lee replied, "I did receive some offers. I lived in the countryside for 10 years."
Hearing this, Hong jokingly protested, "That’s not the countryside. I know your house. You live in the Beverly Hills of Yangpyeong. Why do you keep saying it's the countryside?" drawing laughter on set.
Lee responded, "I was farming there and cooking with the produce, so that's why people approached me with those ideas," she said. Hong then suggested, "How about 'Lee Young-ae's Dae Jang Geum'? You could naturally showcase your lifestyle by sharing recipes made with the vegetables you grow."
Lee explained, "Offers like that came in. After having kids, I realized that living life enjoyably is the most important thing."
Later, Hong asked Lee a straightforward question: "Be honest, have you ever gotten Botox or fillers?" Lee candidly revealed that she undergoes a lifting procedure called "Density."
When Hong said, "This is the first time I’m hearing about that. I only know Ulthera," Lee explained, "Density is less painful and works well." When Hong asked if it was a once-a-year treatment, Lee replied, "In my case, I sometimes do it three times a year when it's mild. I don't do it strongly."
Hong continued, "Do you notice a big difference afterward?" Lee asked, "There can be some visible improvements, but it’s more about gradual, gentle changes without harsh stimulation."
The production staff were surprised by Lee’s honesty, prompting Hong to joke, "You’re actually doing it quite a bit. But I discovered a new talent of yours — you’d be great at direct sales. You’re even more persuasive now than when you talk about your play," causing the set to erupt in laughter.
This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.