Kim Ji Won is becoming the focus of discussion on social networks after recent appearances with a significantly slimmer appearance.
Although still receiving many compliments for her luxurious demeanor and attractive beauty, many fans expressed concern when saying that the actress looks much thinner than before.
Recently, Kim Ji Won appeared in Allure Korea magazine July issue 2026 with a series of elegant fashion photos, showing off her delicate beauty and charisma, which is her brand. The photo set quickly received many compliments from the public.
However, besides the positive feedback, many viewers also commented that the actress's face is somewhat different, with sharper features and slender cheeks compared to previous appearances.
In fact, this is not the first time Kim Ji Won's appearance has become a topic of debate. Earlier this year, after Vogue Hong Kong (China) magazine published a video recording the moment she attended Bulgari's Eclectica event in Milan, many similar opinions also appeared.
Some people even said that they "almost didn't recognize" the actress, while many others thought that the difference could come from makeup, hairstyle, lighting or camera angle.
On online forums, many comments expressed surprise at Kim Ji Won's new appearance. Some comments include:
I would never recognize it as Kim Ji Won in that photo. I was really shocked".
She changed too much...".
She lost too much weight, looking so thin that I was worried.
I have followed Kim Ji Won since "Queen of Tears". She has lost a lot of weight. I don't know if it was due to cosmetic surgery or not, but with this makeup and contact lenses, she is almost completely different.
Besides skeptical opinions about appearance, there are also many people who speak out that drawing conclusions from just a few images or videos is too hasty.
According to them, many factors such as lighting, camera angle, makeup style or image editing techniques can significantly change the appearance of an artist.
Previously, Kim Ji Won shared that she maintained a very strict diet for nearly a year to prepare for her role in the hit movie "Queen of Tears". Therefore, the weight change of the actress is not too surprising for those who follow her career.
However, up to now, Kim Ji Won and her management company have not yet made any official responses to recent rumors surrounding her appearance.
Therefore, there is no basis to confirm that this change is related to health status, diet, or the preparation process for SBS's new movie project called "Doctor X".
Kim Ji Won was born in 1992 in Seoul and graduated from Dongguk University majoring in Theater and Cinema. Starting entertainment activities in 2008, she gradually affirmed her ability through many diverse roles in hit TV series such as "The Heirs" (2013), "Descendants of the Sun" (2016), "Youth Struggle" (2017) and "Queen of Tears" (2024).
