On October 10, Lee Mi-joo uploaded a new video titled “Mi-joo’s Unplanned Japan Vlog That’ll Make Js Grab Their Necks (feat. Kyoto Day Trip)” on her YouTube channel “Just Lee Mi-joo.”
During her Osaka business trip, she took a day off to film her first-ever self-cam vlog. While taking the hotel elevator, she noticed the wall behind her looked warped in the camera and quickly said: “The background is bent, right? It’s curved, isn’t it? Wow, that scared me. The wall’s bent not me!”
Her quick reaction effectively blocked any editing suspicions before they could even arise.
This isn’t the first time Lee Mi-joo’s photos sparked discussion. During an episode of MBC’s variety show Hangout With Yoo, a bikini photo she had posted on Instagram came under scrutiny after fans noticed the background appeared distorted a common sign of photo editing.
Host Yoo Jae-suk humorously pointed it out, saying, “She honestly admitted she edited it.”
To which Mi-joo replied, “These days, whenever I post a photo, people zoom in on the background asking, ‘Isn’t it warped?’”
Her candid attitude earned praise for being self-aware and transparent, even as netizens debated how much editing is “too much.”
Fans have shown mixed reactions to her latest vlog moment: Some praised her for her honesty and humor, saying it shows confidence and self-acceptance. Others noted that photo edits are common in the entertainment industry, suggesting the issue was overblown.
However, her proactive response this time acknowledging the warped background before speculation could spread was widely seen as a clever move.
Lee Mi-joo’s recent actions show a keen awareness of how small details can spiral into online controversies. By jokingly addressing the warped background herself, she effectively controlled the narrative before it became an issue.
As one of the most vibrant personalities in Korean entertainment, Mi-joo continues to balance candid humor with media savvy turning potential criticism into charm.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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