Ha Ji Won reveals 15-year daily routine behind her youthful look even at age 48

27 Mar 2026, 19:07 by K-Soul · allkpop

Ha Ji Won, who turned 48 this year (born 1978), is drawing attention after revealing her personal lifestyle habits that have helped her maintain a remarkably youthful appearance. Known for her meticulous self-care, the star shared that her long-standing routine includes drinking lemon honey tea every morning and maintaining consistent hydration-focused skincare.

On March 26, Ha Ji Won uploaded a vlog to her YouTube channel 'I'm Ji Won from Class of '26 (26학번 지원이요),' documenting her morning routine as she prepares for a day as a college freshman. In the video, she heads straight to the kitchen after waking up and begins her day by taking out homemade lemon cubes.

Describing herself as deeply immersed in all things lemon, she is seen mixing lemon cubes made from lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, and a small amount of natural honey into a drink.

“I’ve kept this habit every single day for 15 years without missing a day,” she said, emphasizing that it is a key driving force behind her healthy skin.

Lemon Honey Tea With Peel Maximizes Antioxidant Benefits

What sets Ha Ji Won’s lemon honey tea apart is her use of the entire lemon, including the peel. Nutritionally, vitamin C in lemons acts as a powerful antioxidant that helps suppress free radicals in the body and supports collagen production, which is essential for skin elasticity. Lemon peel, in particular, contains higher levels of polyphenols than the flesh, further enhancing its anti-aging effects.

Honey, which she adds to the drink, helps boost immunity and stimulate metabolism, contributing to overall physical well-being.

Lemons have gained recognition as a “youth-boosting food” due to their proven nutritional profile. Research in food science shows that citric acid, abundant in lemons, aids in detoxifying the body and activating metabolism, helping to relieve fatigue. Additionally, vitamin C helps inhibit melanin pigmentation caused by UV exposure, reducing the appearance of dark spots and freckles while strengthening the skin barrier.

In particular, consuming the peel allows for effective absorption of eriocitrin, a key flavonoid in lemons. Scientifically recognized, eriocitrin has strong antioxidant properties that suppress lipid oxidation, help delay cellular aging, and promote vascular health.

A Decade-Long Hydration Routine Completes Her Skincare

Alongside internal care, Ha Ji Won places equal importance on external hydration. She revealed that her skin tends to be on the dry side and that she has maintained a habit of using stick-type face packs to deeply hydrate her skin for over 10 years.

This routine helps instantly soothe skin irritated by external factors while maintaining a healthy oil-moisture balance. Experts suggest that such consistent care, sustained over a long period, is what contributes to her firm and radiant complexion today.

Since her debut in the 1996 KBS drama 'New Generation Report: Adults Don’t Know,' Ha Ji Won has solidified her status as one of Korea’s leading actresses through hit works such as 'Damo,' 'What Happened in Bali,' and 'Secret Garden.' Through this latest video, she once again highlighted the importance of sustainable habits over quick fixes—earning admiration and enthusiastic responses from fans.

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