Kim Jiwon's Fierce Visuals Return After 2 Years

Actress Kim Ji-won appeared noticeably slimmer after two years, raising anticipation for her next project. On the 24th, a video of Kim Ji-won attending the Bulgari '2026 Eclectica High Jewelry Collection' event in Milan, Italy, was released through the official account of fashion magazine Vogue Hong Kong. Kim Ji-won showcased an elegant yet unique aura by pairing a deep blue tube top dress with dazzling high jewelry.

The event was attended by many world-class top actors, including Anne Hathaway and Liu Yifei. Kim Ji-won captured the attention of local fans and reporters with her visuals and relaxed demeanor, holding her own alongside them. Netizens who watched the video reacted enthusiastically, with comments such as "She shines even next to Anne Hathaway," "The birth of a global queen," and "As expected, our queen."

In particular, Kim Ji-won's significantly changed silhouette drew attention. Her sharp jawline and slender shoulder line appeared more pronounced, suggesting she had lost more weight than before. She was so thin that some expressed concern for her health. Previously, Kim Ji-won's agency revealed that she underwent strict body management, including abstaining from Chinese food for a year, to perfectly embody her character's costumes during the filming of her previous work, 'Queen of Tears.' This transformation is therefore speculated to be another extension of her thorough preparation for her upcoming role.

After the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' which achieved syndrome-level popularity, Kim Ji-won will return to the small screen in approximately two years with SBS's new drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia.' In this drama, Kim Ji-won will transform into a dark hero, playing the role of '​Gye Soo-jeong,' a genius surgeon who proves the inherent value of a doctor through sheer skill within a hospital dominated by those in white coats, akin to a mafia.

Fans are reacting positively to the news of Kim Ji-won's return as a doctor, having previously been loved for her role as Yoon Myung-ju in 'Descendants of the Sun.' Comments include "I'll definitely watch Kim Ji-won's medical genre drama live" and "I'm looking forward to her surgical room charisma." 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia,' starring Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, and Son Hyun-joo, is scheduled to air in October.