Lee Min-jung Recalls Childhood Taunts: 'Called a Monkey Despite Being a 'Gangnam Top Beauty'

Actress Lee Min-jung has revealed a surprising childhood anecdote where she was teased about her looks, despite her later recognition as a 'Gangnam top beauty'.

In a YouTube video uploaded on the channel 'Lee Min-jung MJ' on the 9th, titled 'Lee Min-jung Life Explanation: From Gold Spoon Stories to Boys Over Flowers Casting', she shared a deeply upsetting experience.

During her 5th year of elementary school, while she was still a bit chubby, a part-time worker at her aunt's restaurant commented that she resembled a monkey and even a Cro-Magnon man. This remark deeply wounded the young Lee Min-jung, leading her to believe she was unattractive.

Lee Min-jung, born in 1982, is a prominent South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like 'Boys Over Flowers' and 'One More Happy Ending'.

She has a reputation for her elegant visuals and versatile acting, earning numerous awards throughout her career.

She is married to actor Lee Byung-hun and they have two children together.