17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Nose job? Eyelid surgery? Korean celebrities are now speaking up about their treatments
A growing number of South Korean celebrities are openly discussing their cosmetic procedures, signalling a cultural shift in how stars engage with the public about beauty standards.
This week, Shinji of K-pop trio Koyote posted on her personal social media, 'Whatever. It's obvious anyway, so I'll just say it,' admitting she had undergone
double eyelid surgery . Her visibly more prominent eyelid crease immediately caught fans' attention.
'It's only been a week, but I'm grateful for the last-minute schedule I was able to attend,' Shinji wrote, pre-emptively addressing potential criticism. 'Once the swelling goes down, it'll look similar to before. So, no saying 'You looked better before.' Wait until it heals.'
Broadcaster Jang Young-ran also drew attention recently for revealing she has had four eyelid operations. She even shared a candid moment consulting for
eyeliner tattoo removal.
Kim Sook talks about Ultherapy on a live stream. Photo: YouTube
Similarly, actress Han Ye-seul revealed she receives Ultherapy yearly, a non-invasive procedure that stimulates collagen production. 'It depends on your skin type, but I start the year fresh with Ultherapy,' she said.
'It's painful, so I get it under sedation. Since I'm already under, I also get Dermatoxin and Rejuran treatments at the same time. If my skin feels off midyear, I sometimes get Thermage as well.'
