Singer Lee Young-ji made a humorous splash at Waterbomb Seoul 2026 on July 24 after her earnest social media plea to stay dry was completely ignored by fans. Despite arriving in full stage makeup and glamorous blonde hair, the entertainer ended up thoroughly soaked before pivoting to a celebratory drinking party.
The Premature Plea for Dry Styling
Ahead of her appearance at the popular summer festival, the entertainer shared a direct appeal with her followers online. Seeking to preserve an elaborate look featuring nude-tone styling and multiple silver necklaces, she posted a selfie sharing a photo with the caption asking to be spared from the venue’s signature water blasts.
I like how my face looks today—could you not spray water on me? Is there any way that could happen? she wrote, showing off her blonde hair down and heavy eye makeup.
In another version of her online post highlighted by media sources, she also said, I like your face today, can you spray water? along with the comment, “Can’t I?” As if she liked colorful blonde hair, clear eye makeup, and multiple layers of silver necklaces, she expressed her desire to avoid water baptism, the symbol of water balm.
Stage Realities at Waterbomb Seoul 2026
The wish for a dry performance did not survive contact with the audience at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi. The signature summer music festival centers on artists and crowds soaking one another, and the crowd followed tradition.
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Hours after her initial post, the reality of the stage set in completely. Lee Young-ji posted a follow-up photo displaying her hair sticking to her face and her heavy makeup washed away from being drenched with the caption, No way. Starnewskorea noted that the star offered a resigned expression that provided great comedic relief after her earnest request failed completely.
“No way.”
Lee Young-ji, via Chosunbiz and 매일경제
Rather than taking it unpleasantly, Lee showed her signature cheerful charm by embracing it as part of the performance. The Waterbomb Festival is a signature summer music festival where artists and audiences enjoy splashing water on one another, making the water shower a key element of the fun. Lee also embraced the atmosphere on stage, actively engaging with the crowd. Starnewskorea confirmed that she will continue her festival run with an upcoming appearance scheduled at Waterbomb Sokcho 2026 on August 22.
Post-Show Energy and Upcoming Television Projects
The scene of spending time in a comfortable atmosphere with Shin Min-ah showed intense energy and another charm on stage.
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When the atmosphere was ripe, Lee Young-ji got up from her seat and danced, shaking her body to the music. He continued his excitement with long blonde hair, adding the phrase It's harder than I thought to drink and dance, adding a realistic review and adding laughter.
“It’s harder than I thought to drink and dance”
WATERBOMB SEOUL 2025 LEE YOUNGJI 워터밤 서울 2025 이영지
Lee Young-ji, via 매일경제
On stage, she worried about the water baptism with colorful styling, and after the performance, she did not hide her soaking appearance. Then, at the drinking party, she danced and revealed her unadorned daily life, ending the day in a pleasant way.
Audiences looking for more of her dynamic screen presence will not have to wait long. The entertainer is set to appear on tvN’s new variety program Ujudeokjip, which premieres on the 31st at 8:35 PM. Also referred to as Space Rice Cake Shop or Wooju Tteokjip, the upcoming show serves as a spin-off of Earth Arcade set against the backdrop of a rice cake shop and features the new chemistry between Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin.
