Actress Um Ji-won Addresses Dress Controversy with Humor and Honesty

Actress Um Ji-won recently addressed the controversy surrounding her choice of dress at an awards ceremony, humorously responding to accusations of wearing padded underwear.

On the 19th, Um Ji-won shared a video on her YouTube channel, 'Umjeewon Umjeewon,' titled '"I'm Going Crazy" - Latest Update on Actress Um Ji-won: Dress Controversy, Eagle Five Brothers, Awards, Sudden Personality, and English Lessons from an Honorary Brit.'

In the video, Um Ji-won interacted with her subscribers while traveling in a car. She read comments from her popular YouTube video, 'Choosing Um Ji-won's AAA Awards Ceremony Dress,' which has garnered 3.96 million views. Responding to comments like "unnatural hips" and "padded underwear," she laughed and said, "Sorry, it's not padding."

Um Ji-won further explained, "I work hard and exercise to maintain that figure," and promised to share a proof video on YouTube soon.

Um Ji-won made headlines last December when she attended the '10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025' at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, showcasing a flawless dress fit. She was honored with two awards at the ceremony.

By Soo-min Lee, Ten Asia Reporter danbilee19@tenasia.co.kr