K-drama star Lee Min Ho became the center of talk online after the release of his new ad video as netizens pointed out his bloated face. Some even called him 'uncle.'

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Lee Min Ho Criticized for His Bloated Appearance in New Skincare Video Ad + Fans Defend Him

Lee Min Ho, a 37-year-old actor who has been pursuing acting for more than a decade is already one of the beloved stars in his generation. He is known for his captivating roles in "Boys Over Flowers," "The King: Eternal Monarch," and "The Legend of the Blue Sea."

He also never fails to captivate the crowd with his visuals. However, on July 3, he created a buzz as he undeniably sported a slightly puffy face in the short video ad, in the close-up shots, showing his flawless complexion, which the skincare brand aims to promote.

However, online people started to bash the actor and even fat-shamed him for his new look. Some wrote cruel comments such as "He is probably all saggy now," "Who is this uncle?"

After seeing this, Lee Min Ho's fans defended him, while others questioned the camerawork.

"He still looks handsome as ever."

Some expressed their genuine worry about "The Heirs" star's well-being. To recall, he mentioned in one of his interviews that he suffers from liver problems that can cause puffiness due to lack of rest.

Lee Min Ho Opened Up About His Health Concerns

This is not the first time that Lee Min Ho's bloated appearance was unfairly judged by the public. In 2023, netizens made rude comments about his jawline after a public appearance at a beauty event in Bangkok.

Lee Min Ho also said that simply eating supper the night before would hurt how he looked the next day.

What's Next for Lee Min Ho?

The heartthrob also opened up about how his diet can affect his look, though he assures fans he prioritizes healthy eating habits while filming his projects. Lee Min Ho is busy working on his back-to-back screen works.

Following the filming conclusion of his upcoming Apple TV series "Pachinko 2," the actor is currently preparing for his big screen comeback through the star-studded movie "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint."

Lee Min Ho is expected to meet the viewers with his romance drama "Ask the Stars" where he will team up with veteran actress Gong Hyo Jin.

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.