93-year-old Korean woman's incredible youthful look has internet asking ‘is she a vampire?'; here's how she stays young
In a past interview with Herald Business, Lee Gil-ya revealed that she drinks at least 1.5 litres of water every day, replaces coffee with tea, and always keeps humidifiers running around her home to maintain skin hydration.
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"I don't drink or smoke. I maintain a regular routine and have been receiving laser treatments at the dermatology department of Gil Hospital for the past 10 years," she shared.
In another interview with Chosun Daily, Lee added that her secret lies in "consistently doing very ordinary things." Her disciplined lifestyle, avoiding alcohol, sticking to a strict routine, and staying hydrated plays a key role in maintaining her youthful energy.
Lee Gil-ya's youthful appearance at 93 left the internet stunned. Viewers were quick to express their amazement, with many refusing to believe her age. "She's the youngest-looking person in the country," one user commented. Another wrote, "I wouldn't believe it if someone told me she's 93." One admirer shared, "I wish to be that healthy, full of projects, and lively at 93." And of course, the internet being the internet, someone quipped, "Is she a vampire?"
However, not everyone was convinced her age-defying looks were purely natural. Some speculated that cosmetic treatments might be involved. "God knows how many procedures she's undergoing to look like this. It's clear she doesn't look like this with just hydrating cream," one user wrote. "Botox?" another added.
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