South Korean actress Kim Ji-won has become the subject of widespread online discussion after recent public appearances prompted concern from some fans about her appearance. TheQueen of Tearsstar drew attention following appearances at a luxury jewellery event in Milan and in a recent interview with Elle Korea, where social media users commented on what they described as a noticeably slimmer look.
Clips and photos from the events quickly spread across TikTok, X and Korean online forums including Nate, with some viewers saying the actress appeared unusually thin or'unrecognisable'compared with previous appearances. Others defended the actress and argued that lighting, makeup, camera angles and high-definition video may have exaggerated changes in her appearance.
No health issues involving Kim Ji-won have been publicly confirmed. However, the renewed discussion has also resurfaced past comments made by the actress about maintaining a strict diet while filming the hit 2024 dramaQueen of Tears.
The online discussion intensified after Vogue Hong Kong shared footage of Kim Ji-won attending a BVLGARI jewellery event in Milan earlier this year. Wearing a deep-blue evening gown, the actress became the focus of online conversation as viewers commented on her slim frame and sharper facial features.
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Actress Kim Jiwon for Marie Claire Korea Behind the Scene as a Brand Ambassador of Bvlgari!🤎Here is a moving Eastern painting…We’re revealing behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot featuring Bvlgari and actress Kim Ji Won. Swipe through now to see the lovely moments that…pic.twitter.com/XG40aCXnkB
Korean media outletMaeil Businessincluded viewers saying they were 'worried about her health' and describing the actress as 'so thin it's heartbreaking'.
Attention increased again after clips from anElle Koreainterview circulated online in May. Some social media users compared the footage to older appearances from dramas includingQueen of TearsandThe Heirs, with some speculating about weight loss or possible cosmetic procedures.
Several viral TikTok posts also claimed the actress appeared 'unrecognisable', while others suggested the discussion had become overly invasive and speculative.
Kim Ji-won has not publicly addressed the online discussion surrounding her appearance.
Source: International Business Times UK
