Actor Lee Dong-hwi has personally addressed the controversy surrounding the "Pumba outfit"—priced at around 7 million won—that has been trending online.
Actor Lee Dong-hwi appeared on the MBC variety show “Omniscient Interfering View” and clarified that the widely reported high price of his “Pumba outfit” was not true. Lee explained that the outfit actually costs around 1 million won and that the price had been exaggerated every time it was reported in the news.
On the show, Lee Dong-hwi shared an anecdote about how people have teased him by calling him a “pumba” ever since he wore the outfit. He added that he had even been pointed at by young children, which drew laughter from the studio audience.
Co-host Park So-young mentioned Lee Dong-hwi’s unique fashion sense, pointing out his usual style of wearing T-shirts with holes in them. While Lee Dong-hwi has long been noted for his distinctive fashion sense, this incident served as a reminder of how his style is perceived by the public.
Lee Dong-hwi Addresses Viral Fashion Rumors
Actor Lee Dong-hwi recently appeared on the MBC variety show 'Point of Omniscient Interfere' to clarify rumors surrounding his viral 'Pumba' outfit. He debunked claims that the garment cost 7 million won, confirming the actual price was in the 1 million won range.
The Price of Unique Style
Known for his distinct fashion sense, Lee Dong-hwi shared that his bold style choices sometimes lead to unexpected public reactions. He noted that the 'Pumba' nickname has become so recognizable that even children have teased him about the look, leading him to retire the outfit from his wardrobe.