Maria Katrina Paras

Ultherapy Prime Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun

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<p>Once upon a time, during the pandemic, I watched the OG K-drama &#x27;Legend of the Blue Sea&#x27; (2016) starring <strong>Lee Min-ho</strong> and<strong> Jun Ji-hyun</strong>. The K-drama newbie in me thought it was funny and romantic, and I truly enjoyed it. I am also a fan of &#x27;My Love From The Star&quot; (2013), and &quot;The King: Eternal Monarch&quot; (2020), starring Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho respectively, and while the storylines are no-brainer winners in my book, I always thought they both look stunning on-screen. Fast forward to 2025—I find myself seated just a few meters away from the stage at the <strong>Ultherapy PRIME</strong> launch Grand Hyatt Hotel in <strong>Seoul, South Korea</strong>, seeing these veteran Korean superstars in the flesh. It&#x27;s true what I&#x27;ve concluded long before in my mind: They both seem to also look amazing in person; it&#x27;s not just the filters or the makeup.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753424444677Lee Min Ho Ultherapy Prime Seoul 2025.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Lee Min-ho at the Ultherapy PRIME launch in Seoul, South Korea</span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753424558578Ultherapy Prime Jun Ji-hyun Seoul 2025.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Jun Ji-hyun, the newest ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME in Seoul, South Korea</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Annyeonghaseyo, Seoul!</strong></div><p><strong>METRO </strong>flew to the South Korean capital recently to join the launch of <strong>Ultherapy PRIME</strong>, the newest innovation to the Gold Standard for nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening. What better way to celebrate this evolution of a well-loved skin treatment than in the heart of the world&#x27;s beauty capital? </p><p>One sunny Friday in the Yongsan district of Seoul, celebrated Korean actors Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun were presented to international media and KOLs as the brand&#x27;s Asia-Pacific ambassadors, bringing their own unique appeal and charm to a wider audience.</p><p>The launch was held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, where the ballroom was transformed into an experiential space that allowed guests to immerse themselves in the <strong>&quot;See My Skin, Lift My Way: Love my PRIME&quot; </strong>campaign. As we entered the venue, we were led to the Swing and Lift area, where we got to have our own photos taken and experience our own celebrity moment.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753426111302Ultherapy Prime 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro Beauty &amp; Wellness Editor Kate Paras-Santiago at the &quot;See My Skin, Lift My Way&quot; event in Seoul, South Korea</span></span></span></div><p><strong></strong>We also got a unique experience of having our photos alongside the AI billboards of Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun inside the AR Rooftop area. It was cool seeing my photo alongside these big stars on the screen, even if it was just on my phone! Another cool area at the event was the &quot;My Signature Twist&quot; area, where local artist Danha collaborated with Ultherapy PRIME to create unique prints just for the launch. We got to pick our own scarves from an array of designs, with our initials on them.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753426502238Ultherapy Prime 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">The AR Rooftop area</span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753427104673Ultherapy Prime 3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Ultherapy PRIME x Danha</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun&#x27;s PRIME Skincare Secrets</strong></div><p>As I mentioned earlier, I had the privilege of seeing both celebrities in the flesh. The launch allowed us to listen to both of their best-kept self-care and beauty secrets, and their love for Ultherapy PRIME. Lee Min-ho, 38, and Jun Ji-hyun, 43, are undeniably at their prime. </p><p>Min-ho, when asked what aspect of self-care he prioritizes and why, states, &quot;My secret to my self-care routine is doing Ultherapy PRIME twice a year. Before, because of my job as an actor, I really wanted to resist doing any treatment on my face that could make unnatural changes. So I tried to avoid many types of treatments. But Ultherapy PRIME has become my most important routine in skincare, and other than that, I also do sheet masks every single day.” Like the K-beauty fan in me, in sheet masks we trust—a simple yet effective skincare practice that helps hydrate the skin and address other issues like dullness. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753430940936Ultherapy Prime Lee Min Ho 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Lee Min-ho swears by daily sheet masks, apart from doing Ultherapy twice a year.</span></span></span></div><p>Despite being considered part of the older Korean actors of our age, Min-ho doesn&#x27;t allow the pressure to get to him. He shares, when asked about what he thinks of striking a balance between looking youthful and being more mature for roles, &quot;I believe that everybody has their own charm, and I think that everyone’s biggest charm to anyone is really when you’re being your true self. So, in that sense, I am witnessing a lot of people where they’re having a lot of dramatic changes in the way they look, so I think that being natural and being yourself is the most important thing, and complementing what you lack in your look. Obviously, I’m becoming older, and I don’t necessarily think that being old is a bad thing. At every age, there is a unique charm, a unique aura, a unique charisma that anyone can have.&quot; Hearing this, I just admire him all the more. In a day and age where the pressure to look absolutely perfect (read: AI-looking) is the trend, it&#x27;s refreshing to know that an actor of his caliber thinks this way.</p><p>“I am so excited to extend my relationship with the Merz Aesthetics® family as the ambassador for the ‘See My Skin, Lift My Way’ campaign,” said Lee Min-ho. “As we celebrate the confidence that comes from loving our prime, I feel empowered to evolve in a way that feels right for me through a personalized approach with Ultherapy PRIME that’s tailored to my skin’s specific needs&quot;, he quips.                              </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753431767537JJH Stage-29050.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Jun Ji-hyun is the newly minted Ultherapy PRIME ambassador for Asia-Pacific</span></span></span></div><p>On the other hand, newly minted Ultherapy PRIME ambassador Ji-hyun shared that staying active physically (she is known to be a big Pilates fan) and drinking a lot of water is key to her looks. Despite being in her early 40s, she still looks as fresh and glowing as ever. When one looks at her &#x27;My Love From the Star&#x27; and &quot;The Legend of the Blue Sea&#x27; days, you&#x27;d think she never aged. Seeing her on stage in person, with almost no makeup on, is surreal—and makes me an even bigger fan of the veteran actress.</p><p>“I am honored to be part of the Merz Aesthetics® family, a company that embodies confidence and well-being,” said Jun Ji-hyun. “As I step into each phase of life with confidence and embark on an ongoing evolution to become my best self, I am empowered to trust the journey and Love My Prime&quot;, she shares. As someone who values well-aging, Ji-hyun loves the treatment as it is able to enhance, and not alter, her natural beauty.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753433506391Prime Event Setup-2232.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">The stunning event hall at the Grand Hyatt Seoul</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Why Ultherapy PRIME?</strong></div><p>For those not in the know, Ultherapy is a well-loved treatment for facial lifting and skin tightening, sans the invasive process. Having tried this treatment about four months ago at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avignonclinic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avignon Clinic</a>, I&#x27;d say it&#x27;s worth the hype—having given my face a more defined, tighter look minus any scary operation. </p><p><strong></strong>Ultherapy PRIME, an evolution of Ultherapy, is the only US FDA-cleared non-invasive medical aesthetics treatment with real-time visualization that provides an advanced hyper-personalized lift of the skin in one session with zero downtime. Unlike traditional aesthetic procedures, Ultherapy PRIME goes beyond other non-invasive treatments to target the right collagen and elastin-rich layers of the tissue at multiple depths, delivering consistent and precise energy where it’s needed most. Recognizing that each individual’s skin is as unique as they are, Ultherapy PRIME’s mechanism of action also allows for advanced <strong>hyper-personalized skin lifting </strong>outcomes through collagen and elastin stimulation that’s truly long-lasting.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753434562633Ultherapy Prime 4.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Ultherapy PRIME</span></span></span></div><p>Ultherapy PRIME’s unique visualization technology allows treatment to precisely target the collagen- and elastin-rich layers of dermal and fibromuscular tissues, including the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) to provide optimal treatment results and safety. With Ultherapy PRIME, you can treat at the optimal depths, creating an effective, personalized, long-term lift after just one session with no downtime.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Personalization is King</strong></div><p><strong></strong>The key differentiator of PRIME is its ability to personalize every single Ultherapy treatment for its customers. Because we all have very different skincare needs, Merz Aesthetics® introduced this innovation to cater to the ever-changing needs of the market. In a recent survey of over 1,500 consumers across APAC, 94% surveyed recognized personalization as a key priority in skin lifting and tightening treatments, driven by expectations for the best, safest, and most precise results. This belief is even stronger among first-time consumers, with 100% surveyed identifying treatment personalization as a critical factor in their decision-making.  </p><p>Gearing away from run-of-the-mill treatments, Ultherapy PRIME is designed to meet the evolving needs and expectations of today’s consumers. Ultherapy PRIME is the only US FDA-cleared ultrasound technology with real-time imaging that provides a personalized and long-lasting lift.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753435248580Prime Execs Selections-0957.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Lawrence Siow, President, Merz Aesthetics®, Asia-Pacific</span></span></span></div><p>“This research validates what we’ve long known—personalization is the future of aesthetics,” said Lawrence Siow, President, Merz Aesthetics®, Asia-Pacific. “Consumers today don’t just want results; they want results that reflect their own unique needs. With Ultherapy PRIME, we are excited to set a new standard in hyper-personalized aesthetics, helping empower confidence from within.”</p><p>“With personalization at the heart of aesthetics treatments today, our research underscores the critical role that tailored treatments play in both patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes,” said Dr. Owen Sunga, Senior Vice President, Regional Scientific and Clinical Services, Merz Aesthetics®. “Ultherapy PRIME equips our health care professionals with real-time visualization technology that goes beyond other non-invasive skin lifting treatments to meet these evolving patient expectations for proven, hyper-personal, and long-lasting results.”                                    </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/beauty/2025/7/1/luminisce-ultherapy-x-prime-1901" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Redefining the Gold Standard: My Journey with the New Ultherapy X Prime at Luminisce</a></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753435703108Prime Event Setup--5.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Love My Prime</strong></div><p><strong></strong>For skincare enthusiasts and regular folk alike, the knowledge that a technology such as Ultherapy PRIME exists provides a chance to enhance, and not alter, their natural looks. As both Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun agree, looking like yourself, only better, is the best way to age gracefully. The goal is to bring out your confidence from within in every season of life, and be at your best, in your prime, all the time. Whether you are researching skincare treatments to invest in or are looking for a new way to uplift your looks at an advanced age, Ultherapy PRIME offers the best non-invasive solution in the market today. </p><div><br/></div><div><em>For more information, please visit <a href="https://ultherapy- asia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ultherapy- asia.com/</a> and @merzaesthetics_apac. Follow </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ultherapyph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@ultherapyph</em></a><em> on Instagram for updates.</em></div>

<p>Metro flew to Seoul, South Korea, to hear firsthand what K-drama superstars Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun do to stay ageless and on top of their skincare game!</p>

Metro flew to Seoul, South Korea, to hear firsthand what K-drama superstars Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun do to stay ageless and on top of their skincare game!

Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun Are Not Gatekeeping Their Top Secret to Ageless Visuals

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Published Jul 25, 2025 05:00 PM PHT

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