In "Solo Alone," actress Lee Min-young was in the spotlight after divorcing just 12 days after her marriage, while making her first appearance on television in nearly 10 years. Especially since she began her acting career at an early age, she also revealed her impressive house for the first time.
On the 4th, Lee Min-young made grants on the SBS Plus and E Channel entertainment show "Solo Alone."
That day, Lee Min-young's video was released, drawing attention. With her bold move of challenging herself on entertainment programs after an impressive 10-year hiatus, she captured interest. Notably, Lee Min-young had experienced the pain of divorce once before. Her shock announcement of the split after just 12 days surprised everyone.
Lee Min-young announced that she would be revealing a solo life that she had never shown before through "Solo Alone." Having debuted as an actress at the age of 4, she is a graduate of the MBC talent competition along with actors Ahn Jae-wook and Choi Ji-woo in 1994. She was renowned as a top talent of her generation, even dominating the commercial advertising scene of her time.
Amid this, Lee Min-young greeted the MCs Shin Dong-yup and Hwang Jung-eum, saying, "I'm an actress Lee Min-young who can't gauge her solo period," and added, "Though I don't feel it, it takes me some time to get close to people. My identity is a strong capital 'I.'" When asked about her time at home, Lee Min-young replied, "I go out about once a month, and if I don't have work, I rarely go out," and stated, "I like being at home; my home alone is very comfortable." Known as a homebody, Lee Min-young said, "I have no opportunity to meet new people, so my solo life feels familiar and natural," adding, "I don't seek happiness by living with someone."
Continuing the atmosphere, Lee Min-young revealed her single house. The clean wood-tone interior caught attention. The simple decor, especially for an actress's home, stood out. The refrigerator and wall were filled with a world map and various magnets. Lee Min-young noted, "It feels like I've traveled to 20 countries, and if you include cities, it's incredibly many," and expressed her desire to travel to a quiet place at the end of the year.
Lee Min-young transformed into a cleaning enthusiast, capturing everyone's focus. She showcased various cleaning products while wearing goggles and thoroughly cleaned every corner of her home, demonstrating her 'cleaning fanatic' side. Shin Dong-yup exclaimed, "An exceptional character! You seem determined to be funny," which drew cheers and applause. Lee Min-young revealed, "Actually, my eyesight has weakened after LASIK, so I use these glasses," acknowledging that her vision isn't strong.
Lee Min-young then shared the news of her moving into her first new house since becoming independent. She remarked, "If I had lived in a completed house that matched my tastes before, this is my first time trying to interior design it in my style," adding, "I want to live in this house for a long time, so I studied a lot." Everyone cheered and congratulated her on the moving news, after which she went out to see the construction of her new home.
Additionally, Lee Min-young prepared to travel again, showing curiosity about meeting new people in her travel destination. She stated, "I enjoy not just meeting people but also watching them," and added, "I like seeing new things in unfamiliar spaces."
Meanwhile, Lee Min-young, who debuted as an MBC 23rd talent in 1994, has captivated audiences with her unique graceful and serene atmosphere, along with her sophisticated and elegant style, appearing in various works and proving her multifaceted charm. Especially, she has garnered praise for her depiction of warmth in projects like "Marriage Lyrics, Divorce Composition 1, 2, 3" and "Love According to Law," prompting remarks about the "rediscovery of Lee Min-young."
Lee Min-young is set to break personal records with her outstanding performance in MBN's "The Perfect Marriage" as the harsh and cold new stepmother, Lee Jung-hye, and in KBS's "The Goryeo-Khitan War" as the charismatic Queen Cheon-chu, showcasing a stunning 180-degree transformation in acting, earning high praise from viewers.
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