Korea's beauty standards differ from the West. While Western societies value tanned skin, Asian countries prefer lighter complexions. In the US, curvier figures are praised, but in Korea, body types are still a topic of discussion. Cosmetic surgery, though frowned upon in some Western societies, is common and accepted in Korea. This list explores K-pop idols who have likely undergone plastic surgery, including solo superstar Jessi, who has openly discussed her procedures. Others, like NCT's Yuta and Twice's Nayeon, have never confirmed cosmetic work, but fans speculate about their visual changes. This list compares and speculates on possible cosmetic surgeries K-pop celebrities have had, without criticizing them. Check out this list to see K-pop idols before and after plastic surgery.
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Before: 2006
After: 2024
Jessi openly talks about her visual procedures. She confirms getting work done on her nose, lips, eyes, and other body parts.
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Before: 2009
After: 2023
Fans noticed Park Bom's visual changes across her 2NE1 career. Fans guess she worked on her nose and eyes.
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Before: 2013
After: 2023
NCTzens discuss Yuta's possible plastic surgery. Since his 2016 debut, fans speculate he gets jaw fillers that dissolve before getting new ones. Yuta and SM Entertainment have not confirmed any procedures.
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Before: 2007
After: 2022
Sunny had eye surgery before debuting. Procedures during her Girls' Generation time remain unclear. Fans speculate she worked on her nose at least.
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Before: 2020
After: 2024
Heeseung's change makes fans theorize surgery reversal. ENGENEs speculate he had a nose implant removed after debuting, returning his shape near his pre-debut look.
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Before: 2015
After: 2024
Nayeon's appearance drew early Twice fans. Her subtle changes are noticed. Fans guess she got nose work and work to make her teeth look proportional.
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Before: 2013
After: 2024
Fans see slight changes in Baekhyun's look over years, even without him speaking. Fans speculate he had nose work and jaw reshaping during his career.
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Before: 2006
After: 2024
Hyuna made changes during her twenty-year career. Fans theorize she got nose work and used botox for her cheeks and forehead.
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Before: 2013
After: 2023
Kai has been a visual member of EXO since his debut. Fans watch his features. Theory suggests he had nose work and jaw work after starting his career.member of EXOFans watch his physical features since his debut. Some theorize he had work done on his nose and possibly his jaw after starting his career.
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Before: 2017
After: 2017
Six Bomb discussed their plastic surgeries. They made it a concept for their comeback “Getting Pretty.” The girls spent nearly $80,000 USD on procedures, including nose jobs and double eyelid surgeries. Check their transformations in the music videos “Getting Pretty Before” and “Getting Pretty After."
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Before: 2016
After: 2024
JooE openly discussed her plastic surgery on her nose during a Knowing Bros episode.
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Before: Bo Min was listed in '12 K-Pop Idols Before And After Plastic Surgery'.2017
After: Bo Min was listed in '12 K-Pop Idols Before And After Plastic Surgery'.2023
Fans notice changes in Bomin over the years. People speculate he had nose and jaw work done.
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