Lee Hong Ki Reveals Dramatically Slimmer Look After Losing 14 kg (30.8 lbs)

Lee Hong Ki has unveiled a noticeably slimmer appearance following a 14kg (30.8 lbs) weight loss.

On April 28, a teaser video titled “Hong Ki Jong Gi, When Are You Coming? 3, 2, 1, Now!” was uploaded to the YouTube channel Hong Ki Jong Gi. In the video, Lee Hong Ki appears in front of the camera for the first time in about eight months and opens up by saying, “It feels like it’s been a long time since I greeted everyone.”

He explained, “I’m currently in Osaka. I’ve been busy lately with overseas tours and various schedules, so it feels like I’m finally greeting you again after about eight months.”

He continued, “I’ve been working hard on tour. A lot has changed, including my hair. I bleached it before, but now it’s black again,” adding updates about his recent activities.

Lee Hong Ki also expressed gratitude for the channel’s continued growth despite the break. “Because of my busy tour schedule, I wasn’t able to film the content I usually do, so the channel went on a short hiatus. Thankfully, the number of subscribers has increased,” he said. He also shared plans to be more active going forward, adding, “I’ll try to hold livestreams as often as possible, maybe once a week, where we can sing and spend time communicating with fans.”

What particularly drew attention was his much slimmer appearance. Wearing a black sleeveless top and a cap, he showed off a sharper jawline and more defined facial features. “I’ve lost so much weight that I probably don’t even look like myself anymore, but it is Lee Hong Ki,” he joked, acknowledging the dramatic transformation while lightening the mood.

Meanwhile, in a fan meeting held in February, Lee Hong Ki previously revealed, “I’ve lost a total of 14kg.” He added, “I started because of a role, but during the diet I realized I had been eating quite a lot of unnecessary foods. It felt so new, like I hadn’t been this thin in a long time.”