If you’re a K-pop fan, then you may be aware of how much visual aesthetics and plastic surgery matter in the Korean entertainment industry, due to the high beauty standards. Many artists, celebrities, and even non-celebrities reportedly undergo cosmetic surgeries to fit such standards and avoid hateful comments about their bodies and visuals.
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K-pop Idols Who Underwent Plastic Surgery
While many celebrities hardly talk about their surgeries and cosmetic procedures, many celebrities openly accept that they have undergone plastic surgery for several reasons – medical, beauty, or any other. Here are some K-pop idols who accepted their plastic surgery openly, and some idols whose plastic surgery became so evident that fans started talking about it without confirmation.
Jessi
Jessi or Jessica Ho has been very open and vocal about her cosmetic procedures. She talked about how she had undergone plastic surgery many times, from rhinoplasty to double eyelid surgery and even breast enlargement surgery. On SBS’s entertainment show, she talked about breast augmentation, “Same bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny, Jessi quipped, “I paid for it with my own money, so why should I hide it?”
Park Bom (2NE1)
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2NE1 Park Bom’s appearence have been changed over the years. While she had not confirmed any of the procedures, she had gone through. But fans are quick enough to notice the changes she has worked on her nose and eye shape, lip fillers, and reduced chin, which are quite noticeable. The YouTube video mentioned below explains the 2NE1 Park Bom plastic surgery details.
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JooE (Momoland)
JooE has openly admitted to her nose surgery while talking about her new ear piercings in July 2018 in an episode of “Knowing Bros.” JooE said she really liked her right ear, but she doesn’t have cartilage over there. When she was asked where her cartilage went, JooE casually answered the question, saying, “went on an adventure” to her nose.
Yuta (NCT)
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Yuta’s plastic surgery was one of the most discussed topics among NCTzens, fans of the K-pop group NCT, who are known as NCTzens. Sources suggest SM had forced NCT Yuta to undergo chin filler surgery to comply with Korean beauty standards. However, neither the artist nor the agency SM Entertainment has ever confirmed that NCT Yuta has undergone any visual procedures.
Jung Chaeyeon (DIA)
During an appearance at an MBC variety show in 2016, Chaeyeon openly discussed her nose surgery. She confessed on the show that she had undergone nose surgery, but affirmed that her double eyelids were natural, saying that in the middle of school, she had gained weight. Jung Chaeyeon has admitted to her surgery many times and even uploaded post-surgery photos on the internet.
Soyou (Sistar)
SISTAR’s Soyou revealed the reason behind her rhinoplasty when she appeared at “Radio Star” in May 2017. She said that after being hurt by the hateful comments on her appearance, which she received online, prompted her to opt for plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. This reveals a dark truth about how harsh criticism and hateful comments can be the reason for someone to opt for surgery to make changes in their appearance.
Heechul (Super Junior)
Super Junior Heechul, while talking about South Korean’s obsession with cosmetic surgery, revealed on the JBTC show “Ssulzun” in 2013 that he had surgery on his nose after breaking it from falling, as per Yahoo! Life. He talked about how, after the surgery, people often get a higher or more pointed nose, but Heechul got a lower nose bridge. Heechul stated, “I asked the doctor to give me a higher nose bridge, but the doctor was more into finding the best balance for it,” he said.
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Heesung (ENHYPEN)
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ENHYPEN Heesung removed his nose implants due to health reasons. Fans were confused about his nose, as they had not seen it before, but noticed swelling. Later, it turned out that he had removed the changes to his nose. But fans praised him for originality and found no major difference after knowing of the surgery.
Kyuhyun (Super Junior )
Super Junior Kyuhyun, during an appearance on “Radio Star” in 2016, member of Super Junior revealed that he had undergone double eyelid plastic surgery, as he didn’t have natural double eyelids like his parents. Dana, the show’s other guest, mentioned that Kyuhyun, whom she had worked with in “The Musketeers,” looked different after returning from an international schedule.
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Kim Dong-wan (Shinhwa)
Shinhwa, a Korean group with six members, debuted in 1998, and its member Dong Wan was reportedly one of the idols who admitted to undergoing plastic surgery. Korea’s JoongAng Daily reported that, along with Kim Dong-wan, his bandmates Jun Jin and Shin Hye-sung have also admitted to undergoing plastic surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is plastic surgery common in the K-pop industry?
Due to the high standards in terms of beauty, in the Korean Entertainment Industry, plastic surgery is so common. But there are also other reasons which has stated by idols to go under plastic surgery.
Have any K-pop idols openly admitted to plastic surgery?
Yes, many K-Pop idols have openly confirmed to have undergone plastic surgery, like Jessi, who talked about having undergone plastic surgery many times, from rhinoplasty to double eyelid surgery, and even breast enlargement surgery, and even Minzy, who talked about how her medical emergency made her undergo nose surgery to treat her rhinitis.
Which surgeries are most common among idols?
The most commonly discussed procedures include:
- Double eyelid surgery
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Jawline contouring
- Fillers and Botox
- Skin treatments
