Model-turned-broadcaster Hong Jin Kyung's daughter, Ms. Rael, became a hot topic for her changed appearance while studying in the United States, and Hong Jin Kyung herself spoke out about the "editing" controversy.
Recently, an online community post titled "Unrecognizably changed: Hong Jin Kyung's daughter Rael's current situation" spread and drew attention. In the released photos, Ms. Rael, unlike her childhood appearance when she appeared on the variety show "Study King: True Genius," caught the eye with a more mature atmosphere. Her slimmer silhouette, glamorous makeup and stylish fashion prompted reactions such as "She looks completely different."
In particular, shedding her previously modest image to show a stylish transformation, some reacted that she may have inherited the flair of her model mother, Hong Jin Kyung. Netizens poured out various comments such as "seems like she succeeded at dieting," "time flies," "you can still see the mother's face," and "idol vibes."
As the controversy grew, Hong Jin Kyung posted a screenshot of a conversation with acquaintances on her social media on the 8th and offered a direct explanation. Hong Jin Kyung left a joking comment, "Kim Rael before real-life editing, after editing. The life of fakery," and "Rael, isn't this fraud at this point? You should hold your mother's hand and try a fake life once," which drew laughter. She added, "I will post the conversation with Raelly on my feed again after obtaining my daughter's prior consent. Ta-da."
When Orbit asked, "Sister, was this coordinated with Rael?" Hong Jin Kyung replied, "No, it wasn't! The situation was serious so I just posted it! I became a mother who shaved her underage daughter's chin... I'm going crazy because of her!" showing the pleasant back-and-forth of a real mother and daughter.
Earlier, in October last year, Hong Jin Kyung shared an update on her daughter's studies in the United States, saying, "She said she gained a lot of weight and is not confident about her appearance." At the time, she drew attention by sharing only an update without revealing her daughter's face.
Meanwhile, Ms. Rael also drew attention for speaking four languages—Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. Regarding her career path, she expressed her ambition, saying, "I want to create a brand," and "If I do it in Korea, people might say 'mom's backing,' so I want to take on the challenge independently in the U.S. I want to create a fashion or cosmetics brand."
[Photo] Hong Jin Kyung, Rael SNS
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