Lee Jong-suk buys stylist diamond necklace in Italy, credit card blocked by 'shocking' spending

South Korean heartthrob Lee Jong-suk has charmed fans with his generosity during a recent work trip to Italy. While shooting a fashion spread in Florence, the actor noticed his stylist admiring an expensive diamond necklace. Without hesitation, Lee reportedly returned to the boutique and purchased the 18K gold necklace, valued at approximately $5.4 million Korean won (about $40,000 USD), as a gift for his stylist.

His generosity didn't stop there. Lee also went on a significant shopping spree for baby clothes, intending to bring them back to South Korea for friends and family. This extensive overseas spending triggered his credit card's fraud alert system. When he attempted to pay for the necklace, the transaction was initially declined, requiring him to contact his bank to verify his identity and lift the block.

Lee humorously recounted the experience, noting that buying the gift proved more complicated than anticipated. The incident, shared widely online, has sparked a wave of admiration for the actor's thoughtful and extravagant gestures towards his staff and loved ones.

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Buying a gift was more troublesome than I imagined!