Lee Da-hye reveals she drank 5 full-sugar bubble teas daily, plans birthday in Taiwan
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese celebrity and cheerleader Lee Da-hye attended a press conference as a brand ambassador for a bubble tea company.
- She revealed she used to drink up to five full-sugar bubble teas a day during hot summer workdays in Taiwan, but has since reduced her sugar intake.
- Lee will celebrate her 27th birthday in Taiwan with her parents, expressing excitement for her late twenties.
Cheerleader Lee Da-hye, a popular figure in Taiwan, appeared at a press conference on Thursday as the brand ambassador for a bubble tea company. She shared anecdotes about her past beverage habits, admitting that during hot summer workdays, she would consume up to five full-sugar bubble teas daily. Lee, who is Korean, noted that "Koreans are not afraid of sweetness." She recalled being "super fat" during her time with the Rakuten Monkeys due to these habits but has since transitioned to three-tenths sugar or even sugar-free options. She recently achieved her weight goal of 46 kilograms.
Koreans are not afraid of sweetness.
Lee is also preparing to celebrate her 27th birthday next week. Her parents have flown to Taiwan to be with her for the occasion. Reflecting on her age, Lee humorously remarked, "I'm already old!" but quickly countered, noting how fast time has passed since she first arrived in Taiwan around ages 23 or 24. She expressed optimism, stating that women are most beautiful between 28 and 29 years old, anticipating her "most beautiful era" is yet to come.
That time I was super fat!
When asked about the most "Taiwanese" aspect she has adopted, Lee laughed, saying her catchphrase has become "Eh," indicating her seamless integration into Taiwanese life.
I'm already old!
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.