Actress Lee Se Hee goes viral for her unconventional poolside look

An actress has unintentionally made netizens smile with her unexpected poolside look from 2023.

On an online forum, netizens reacted to a series of photos uploaded two summers ago by actress Lee Se Hee, who appeared in the images wearing fully covered, all-black swim gear—including a swim cap and goggles.

She was completely suited up in the dark gear for one clear reason: to protect herself from UV rays.

Lee Se Hee was also humorously captured walking toward the pool, lying down in the outfit, and even giving the camera a playful peek-a-boo look.

On her personal Instagram, where she shared the photos, Lee Se Hee wrote in the caption: "Avoiding UV rays! Maybe my friends will also avoid me?! Thank you for hanging out with me!"

Netizens couldn’t help but laugh at the actress’s good humor and her commitment to sun protection. While most celebrities share summer photos in light swimwear that highlight their physique, Lee Se Hee drew attention by doing the complete opposite—an approach many called "wise," "delightful," and "absolute quality humor."

One of the poolside photos especially caught attention, showing her floating in the water fully dressed, prompting comments like, "Is she a water strider?", "She looks like the villain portrayed as a silhouette from the Conan animation series," and "What bet did she lose?"

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More reactions include:

"She could probably go to haenyeo school in that outfit."

"Ah, she’s still the same LOL."

"She came back safe LOL."

"Pro tip."

"Are you a haenyeo?"

"Oh seriously LOL."

"This is insane LOL. That’s Kim teacher noona, right? That actress? Must be a pretty weirdo LOL."

"I’m losing it LOL."

"She was so pretty in the drama ‘A Virtuous Business’ LOL. Turns out she’s hilarious."

"I want to be friends with her LOL."

"Wow LOL that swimming was insane."

"Is she the culprit from Detective Conan or what LOL."

"‘Even her friends might avoid her’ LOL."

"She’s really having fun LOL."

"Where do you even buy stuff like that LOL. Please tell me too."

"What even is that last photo LOL."

"I can’t believe someone can be this funny."

"LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL."

"‘Even her friends might avoid her’ LOL, that’s hilarious."

"The last photo had me absolutely dying."

"Her tone is killing me LOL. ‘Thanks for walking with me!’"

"She’s so cheerful LOL."

"LOL I think I’ve lost it. This is way too funny LOL."

"Lee Se Hee is seriously so cheerful and cute ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ."

"That pose is just too funny ㅠ LOL."

"Wait, unnie, are you even breathing??? LOL."

"She seems totally wild LOL. Please go on variety shows already!"

"Too cute ㅜ LOL. I saw her on Knowing Bros and she was actually adorable. Hope she goes on variety shows more often."

"That last pic looks like Spider Grandpa LOL..."

"Ack LOL. She’s the actress I saw in ‘Decent Sales’. I like her!"

"What kind of game did they play to end up with that punishment?!"

"LOL never heard of her before, but she’s got a built-in comedy vibe. She’s cute."

"I seriously love this unnie so much LOL."

"I’m gonna lose it LOL. Someone save me LOL."

In related news, Lee Se Hee starred in various dramas in recent years including 'A Virtuous Business,' 'Bad Prosecutor,' and 'Young Lady and Gentleman,' and played supporting characters in 'Hospital Playlist 2,' 'Live On,' 'Love Revolution,' and more.