Lee Ji Hye, a well-known broadcaster, jokingly expressed concerns about being "banned" from Hawaii and Okinawa after her vacation photos from the two destinations were mistaken for Korean locations multiple times. She posted pictures from her family trip to Okinawa on social media, clarifying that it was a family vacation. Despite the tropical backdrop, friends and celebrities like Kim So Young and Yoon Hye Jin playfully guessed she was in places like "Gangwon-do" or "Jeju Island," finding the scenery familiar. Lee Ji Hye teased them back, listing various Korean locations and jokingly expressing exasperation at the confusion.

This incident reminded fans of a similar situation in 2023 when her Hawaii vacation pictures were also thought to be taken in Jeju Island. Lee Ji Hye humorously warned that if she ended up being banned from Hawaii and Okinawa because of these mix-ups, it would be their fault. The broadcaster, who got married in 2017 and has two daughters, often shares candid and funny posts about her family life and travels, which have endeared her to fans on social media.