Actor Yang Se Jong attended the press conference and photo session for Disney+'s 'Low Life' (directed by Kang Yoon Sung) held on July 8 at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul.
Yang Se Jong's latest public appearance
Starring Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Lim Soo Jung, Kim Eui Sung, Kim Sung Oh, Kim Jong Soo, Lee Dong Hwi, Jung Yunho, Lee Sang Jin, and Kim Min, 'Low Life' is set in 1977 and tells a tale of deception and competition among diligent, hard-working country folk who gather to claim a sunken treasure ship. It is scheduled to premiere on the 16th.
While anticipation for the upcoming series continues to soar, Yang Se Jong's latest public appearance has sparked concerns over his health.
In the photos, the actor appeared bloated and fatigued. His previously slender frame and sharp jawline were replaced by puffier cheeks and a noticeably duller complexion. Fans expressed concern, citing Yang Se Jong’s past ankle injury as a possible reason for the change.
Korean netizens' reaction
While some netizens pointed out the visible weight gain in his face, many fans came to his defense, attributing it to his recovery and voicing concern for his overall health.
They commented:
"More than the weight gain, his complexion looks really bad. Hope he recovers soon."
"He gives off Go Kyung Pyo vibes haha."
"He looks like someone who’s unwell."
"Oh no, hope he gets better soon."
"If it’s not something serious… weight can be lost. Actors gain and lose all the time. Just stay healthy."
"If he’s sick, I hope he recovers well."
"If he broke his ankle, he wouldn’t have been able to exercise..."
"According to one comment, he’s taking meds for a broken leg. Should people really be saying these things? Maybe look at your own character before judging someone else’s appearance. It’s not like he just gained weight for no reason; he’s recovering and suffering from side effects."
"Orthopedic meds are really strong."
"When you have fractures, you need to eat well. Why are people talking about dieting after getting paid? Try breaking a bone yourself and then talk."
"His face looks swollen like someone who's unwell."
"I don’t even remember what he used to look like."
"Looking at his puffy eyelids, it might be from the meds. Maybe he styled his hair to cover it up."
"He used to look incredibly youthful…"
"I seriously couldn’t recognize him."
"It’s been a while! Glad he’s working on a new project!"
"He doesn’t look fat. Just swollen."
"So is the weight gain for a role, or side effects from meds?"
"He honestly looks really sick..."
"I thought he gained weight for a role… He probably knows how to manage himself."
"Was it for a role? He used to be so sharp… I just thought ‘wow’ and scrolled, but he’s actually sick? Oh no…"
"He looks unwell, doesn’t he?"
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