Singer Sung Si Kyung proved his presence once again with a markedly changed visual amid mixed reactions to the 'gokmak boyfriend' title. Reactions are heating up to Sung Si Kyung's visuals as he truly returns as the "gokmak boyfriend."
Earlier, KBS 2TV music talk show The Seasons said it had chosen Sung Si Kyung as the MC for its ninth season and that the show, titled The Seasons-Sung Si Kyung's gokmak boyfriend, will premiere on the 27th. The concept, which put Sung Si Kyung's signature moniker "gokmak boyfriend" front and center, raised expectations, but online opinions were divided between "it seems like a somewhat old-fashioned expression" and "the nickname that best describes Sung Si Kyung," making it a hot topic.
Meanwhile, Sung Si Kyung instantly reversed the mood with a strikingly changed visual. On the 19th, in photos released by fashion magazine Esquire, he drew attention with a sharp jawline and slimmer face that recalled his "prime". In a shot where he wore a suit and stared at the camera, he completed a sophisticated, sharp atmosphere instead of his usual relaxed image, even prompting reactions such as "the real gokmak boyfriend is back."
Behind this transformation was a harsh diet. After being chosen as a cosmetics model, Sung Si Kyung began losing weight and achieved noticeable change by maintaining a diet focused on eggs and sweet potatoes for a month. He candidly said, "I decided to do modeling, and I thought it would be a nuisance if I wasn't fit," and "this time I thought I absolutely had to lose weight."
In fact, he succeeded in losing about 6kg and completed a noticeably changed visual in just one month. His sharper jawline and more defined facial features, along with a younger overall vibe, have drawn enthusiastic reactions from fans.
Reactions from colleagues followed. Broadcaster Haha marveled, "Did you take a time machine?", and Jang Seongkyu expressed surprise, saying, "I want to look like hyung." Singer Na Yoon-kwon also noted, "The jawline has been resurrected," showing interest in his changed appearance. Sung Si Kyung also showed his changed look on variety shows and YouTube. Choi Hwa-jung at the time received reactions such as "It's unfamiliar because he's become handsome, it makes my heart flutter," and he himself joked, "A fat man can't be a cosmetics model, can he?" drawing laughter.
Reactions on social media are also intense. In photos released alongside news that his fan meeting "April" sold out recently, he is being praised as being in his "visual heyday," boasting a distinct half-faced look and a clear V-line. In the end, separate from the debate over the 'gokmak boyfriend' title, Sung Si Kyung has returned upgraded in visuals, music and wit.
Expectations are building for what kind of emotions and performances he will fill Friday nights with on The Seasons-Sung Si Kyung's gokmak boyfriend, which premieres on the 27th.
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