Lee Ji-hye, Gangnam and now Kim Na-young… 'procedure confessions' trend spreads through the entertainment industry
Singer and broadcaster Lee Ji-hye, singer Gangnam and now broadcaster Kim Na-young have drawn attention as celebrities' frank confessions about procedures and plastic surgery continue. As the atmosphere of revealing rather than hiding spreads, evaluations say a 'confident self-disclosure' trend is taking root across the entertainment industry.
Lee Ji-hye reveals changed condition after labiomental reduction confession
First, Lee Ji-hye, formerly of the group S# (Shop), recently shared on SNS a post titled "these days' daily life" along with photos from the show's waiting room and photos with her two daughters. She added the message "There are so many things to be happy about. Fighting today too! We are special by our very existence," conveying a positive update.
What drew particular attention was her changed appearance after labiomental reduction. Lee Ji-hye had previously revealed the labiomental reduction on her personal YouTube channel "Not a hateful attention-seeking sister." Since the procedure, reactions saying "she looks younger" have continued due to a noticeably shorter philtrum and a clearer impression. Recently, as "midface reduction" has emerged as a beauty trend, Lee Ji-hye's change also became a hot topic in online communities.
Gangnam confesses to nose reoperation: "it was due to health reasons"
Singer Gangnam also honestly revealed on his YouTube channel "Neighborhood friend Gangnami" that he had undergone nose surgery and a reoperation.
Gangnam said, "I had rhinoplasty since elementary school, but as time passed the cartilage decreased and my nose gradually became shorter," and added, "At one point I watched a YouTube video and was shocked because my nostrils were too visible." He explained, "Because my nose was crooked and I was only breathing through one side, I decided on a reoperation due to health reasons."
He also revealed dieting news that he succeeded in losing 13kg, adding, "I started exercising again after seeing Big Bang's Daesung," and received praise for sharing an unexaggerated daily life.
Kim Na-young joins: "the best purchase I made was procedures"
Broadcaster Kim Na-young also joined the line of procedure confessions. Kim Na-young released travel content from Daegu on her YouTube channel "Kim Na-young's No Filter TV" on the 7th.
In the video, Kim Na-young waited for the production crew at Seoul Station and laughed, saying, "No one recognized me," and the crew created a pleasant atmosphere with the caption "a celebrity embarrassed because no one recognized them." Kim Na-young also joked, "Have I become so pretty recently that people can't recognize me?"
Kim Na-young mentioned sleep management and dermatological procedures regarding her recent change in beauty. She introduced her habits, saying, "I'm obsessed with sleep. No matter how late, I go to bed by 10:30 p.m. and sleep more than eight hours." She candidly expressed, "I was worried because losing weight made my cheek fat disappear, but after the procedure people's reactions changed," and added, "I look at the mirror more and feel good. My satisfaction is great."
"Not hiding makes them more likable"… changing perceptions in the entertainment industry
As celebrities increasingly reveal procedures and plastic surgery directly through personal YouTube channels rather than on broadcasts, netizens' reactions have been relatively positive. "They're more likable because they're honest," "I like the attitude of speaking confidently more than the procedure itself," and "Revealing naturally in vlogs seems like a healthy culture" are among the majority of responses.
Entertainment industry insiders analyzed, "Unlike the past, standards for changes in appearance are shifting toward honesty and self-care," and added, "celebrities' 'unreserved self-disclosure' is playing a role in narrowing the distance with the public."
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