K-POP SECRETS REVEALED: Celebrities Get Real About Plastic Surgery!
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No more hiding! Here's what these shocking K-pop idol confessions mean for the industry's beauty standards!
In the fierce world of the Korean Entertainment industry, aspiring and long-reigning public figures have decided that it was time to "stand out" and undergo some pretty dramatic plastic surgeries. With Korea being the number one plastic surgery country in the world, there is no doubt that these Korean idols were about to access some treatments. South Korea is the number one skin care and plastic surgery destination in the world for a reason, right!?
In the world of K-pop, where flawless visuals are as crucial as vocal and dance talent, the pressure to conform to rigid beauty standards is immense. For many aspiring and active idols, plastic surgery is not just a personal choice but a significant step in their journey to stardom. This cultural and industry-driven emphasis on physical perfection has made cosmetic enhancements a normalized, often unspoken, part of an idol's career. This makes them more desirable and stand out from the crowd, but is it in a good way?
Theo's Candid Revelation Sparks Conversation About K-pop Transparency
P1 Harmony member, Theo, surprised his fans after he openly discussed his plastic surgery on a fan video call. What started as a casual chat turned into a conversation where the star opened up by answering fan questions and sharing details about his recovery. This was great, as it gave him a sense of being genuine and relatable to some of his fans, as he revealed specific details about the procedures.
Park Seo Jin’s 100 Million Won Journey: A Shocking Price Tag
Park Seo Jin has been more than open about his level of cosmetic surgery over the years, as he has racked up a pretty staggering bill of over 100 million Korean Won, which is around 75,000 USD! This has been spread out over various surgeries, and the picture of the MBC star before and after is quite unrecognizable.
He has admitted to receiving a nose job and three separate eye enhancements, which he has said over time often help to break the stigma. By doing this it helps him to curate a more natural look. Furthermore, he revealed that the priciest aspects of his transformation were dental work and extensive facial injections. He also disclosed a hair transplant, prompting the show’s panel to commend him on being so blunt about everything.
DAY6’s Dowoon – Botox for Health, Filler for Aesthetics
Dowoon from DAY6 has also made it into the headlines, but this time for his cosmetic procedures that he has undergone. During a heart-warming chat with his fans discussing his Botox injections to protruding out his chin and teeth grinding issues, this has helped him reduce his jaw pain.
His fans were particularly caught off guard at how he causally mentioned this topic, as most idols tend to shy away from it. Especially when he discussed his nose fillers around his DAY6 era, which may of his fans applauded him for.
Hyomin of T-ara
A Korean celebrity legend, Hyomin, has also revealed that she has undergone the knife during her highly successful career in the public eye! There are some pretty dramatic differences in her appearance, and even though she used to destroy any pre-debut photos of herself, she has since opened up about her story, since plastic surgery is becoming more common.
She admitted in an interview, "Society has become really appearance-oriented lately. Our job requires us to give joy and entertain a lot of people. It's impossible to do that if you're not pretty. There is obviously a part of us that wants to be pretty, but because the public looks at our visuals, I think it's possible to fix a few things as long as you're not greedy to live up to those visual expectations."
This is a great response from the idol, and it also shows a sense of feeling more comfortable and accepting towards her fans! This, for sure, will only help to strengthen her career in the public eye!
Heechul of Super Junior
Another famous face is Heechul Super Junior, who has undergone some pretty big changes. He decided to come clean about his procedures during a radio program where he was discussing a number of topics.
He admitted at the time that he only decided to get a nose job after he managed to break his nose; however, the bridge of his nose appeared to be flatter than it once was. He then went on to say that the doctors told him that if he wanted to get back to normal, then he would need to undergo getting silicone or fillers injected, which has resulted in his new appearance.
Which K-celebrity has shocked you the most with their cosmetic surgery? Drop a comment and let the Dojeon team know!