Former MOMOLAND member JooE has embarked on an exciting new chapter, stepping onto the musical stage as an actress. She recently captivated audiences through the musical *Caffeine*, held at Seoul’s Good Theater, marking a significant step in her blossoming career.
In *Caffeine*, JooE portrays Sejin, a dynamic character who serves as both the manager and barista of a unique cafe where coffee flows until 6 PM, after which wine takes center stage.
JooE immersed herself in the role of Sejin, a character known for her bright and confident personality. She successfully conveyed these traits through her nuanced facial expressions and distinctive tone of voice, earning praise for her theatrical debut.
I am so happy to have successfully completed my first performance as Sejin in the musical. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the staff and actors who helped me leading up to the show. Honestly, it still doesn’t feel real, but I want to become someone who continues to grow during the remaining performances.
— JooE
However, despite her dedicated performance, netizens’ attention was largely drawn to her changed visuals rather than her acting prowess.
The online discussion quickly pivoted to comments about her appearance, with many sharing their thoughts directly: “She probably got a lot of procedures done, but I guess you can’t do anything about the face she was born with.” “Auntie…?” “I’m starting to forget her real face…please post a photo when reporting on her from now on.” “A musical..?” “I saw photos of her looking pretty after surgery…but why does she look like she’s gone back to her real face…I guess it can’t be helped.”
