Lee Soo-hyuk's New Look at MESSIKA Event Sparks Online Buzz

Model-turned-actor Lee Soo-hyuk is drawing attention for a noticeably different appearance. Early in his career, his sharp features and mysterious aura earned him the nickname "elf face." At a recent jewelry brand event, however, he showed up with a softer appearance that quickly caught people's attention online.

Lee attended an evening event for the French high jewelry brand MESSIKA on Nov. 10. The event was held at the Korea Furniture Museum in Seongbuk-dong area, Seoul's Seongbuk district.

He wore his hair in a wet-look style and paired it with a suit that featured bold lapels. A matching scarf completed the outfit. Lee struck a range of poses for the cameras and showed off his signature charisma.

Photos released after the event shifted attention to his face. Since his debut, Lee stood out for his sharp eyes lack of visible double eyelids and his strong, defined features. In the new photos, his double eyelids look more defined and his skin looks smoother than before.

Some online users were surprised by the change. "Is that really Lee Soo-hyuk?" one wrote. "I can't recognize him," another said. A third added, "He kind of looks like a middle-aged woman."

The event also drew actor Kim Yoo-jung and Kiko Mizuhara, who were named alongside Lee as brand ambassadors. Models Shin Hyun-ji, Lee Ho-jeong, Bae Yoon-young and Soo Joo were also among the guests.

Earlier this year, Lee appeared in the Netflix series "Monthly Boyfriend" (Wolgan Namchin). His next projects include "Grand Galaxy Hotel" (Geuraendeu Gaelleoksi Hotel) and "Dealer" (Dilleo). As he takes on new roles, his changed look is likely to stay part of the conversation as fans see more of him on screen.