South Korea is known for its flourishing K-pop culture and innovative K-dramas. As a result, it should come as no surprise that many celebrities have undergone cosmetic surgery to achieve their stunning appearances.

Even in South Korea, the plastic surgery capital of the world, celebrities are reluctant to admit they've undergone surgery. Only a few people have outwardly revealed their cosmetic procedures, proudly detailing what they've done and encouraging others to have more self-confidence. The following is a list of ten Korean celebrities, including K-pop and K-drama stars who have admitted to having plastic surgery.

1. Park Min Young

Old school pictures of Park Min Young appeared online when she was receiving attention for her role in the Sungkyunkwan Scandal, which made internet users believe that she had undergone plastic surgery. The actress decided to disclose that she had truly had surgery as a result of this. The actress revealed to Sports Chosun that she had her nose fixed since it was crooked and that she had double eyelid surgery done in junior high school. “I don’t think it's a bad idea to truthfully state something as is. The past is important, but I hope people focus more on the current actress Park Min Young,” she stated.

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2. Jessi

In a Korean TV program called Happy Together episode, rapper and Unpretty Rapstar performer Jessi talked candidly about her cosmetic surgery experiences. She acknowledged having breast surgery and said she doesn't take it personally when people think her breasts are "too fake." The rapper clarifies, asking, "Why must I conceal it? I had them done a long time ago and paid for it."

She also disclosed that she underwent a rhinoplasty and double eyelid surgery—"Who doesn't undergo plastic surgery? My nose and eyes were done. Everyone is aware." These operations were allegedly suggested by her former agency to be "more photogenic," as was disclosed in a different interview.

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3. Momoland JooE

During a Radio Star appearance, JooE of Momoland spoke openly about undergoing a nose operation. When the hosts pointed out that it wasn't evident, JooE said, "That's why I'm sad." It appeared for three months and then vanished. "I feel like I was duped." She admitted that she had the procedure done while she was in ninth school because her nose was "too flat."

 JooE didn't expect to pass an audition for an entertainment agency, so she didn't inform them she had plastic surgery when they asked—"I thought I would never see them again, why would I tell them I had plastic surgery?" JooE knew she had to come clean when she made it and was urged by the CEO to get nose fillers.

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4. Lee Da Hae

Lee Da Hae, most known for her role in the 2005 K-drama My Girl, was frequently the target of cosmetic surgery speculations. She finally put the matter to rest on an episode of Mnet's Wide Celebrity News-Quick Talk, in which she discussed how she used to be fat. She then admitted that she had some "remodeling" done to her face, which surprised the host, who said, "I thought you didn't get any plastic surgery." "Please keep thinking like that," the actress said jokingly.

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5. DIA Jung Chae-yeon

Jung Chae-yeon is best known as a member of the girl group DIA. Before then, she qualified for the group I.O.I by finishing seventh in the competition program called Produce 101. On a program called Video Star, she revealed that she had undergone plastic surgery for her nose.

Her bridge is narrower, and her nose tip is more pointed. There have been allegations that she had double eyelid surgery to enlarge her eyes, however, she has denied this.

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6. Ze:A’s Hwang Kwanghee

MC and Idol Kwanghee is one of the few male K-pop idols who has openly discussed having cosmetic surgery. During multiple TV program appearances, he revealed that he had surgeries done on his eyes, nose, chin, and forehead. In fact, it was revealed on an episode of Cool Kids that the only feature of his face that Kwanghee didn't work on was his cheekbones! Kwanghee had his brows microbladed as well and joked on the same program (My Old Little Boy) that your face "settles down" and looks more natural 10 years after plastic surgery.

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7. Super Junior Heechul

Super Junior's Heechul announced that he got his eyelids done on MBC's Radio Star. The artist also revealed on the SBS radio program that he went through surgery for his nose as well. He claimed that he was involved in a car accident while doing his mandated military duty. As a result, his nose was shattered, and he underwent surgery to restore it to its previous shape. After the initial surgery, his nose looked flatter than his original nose. He said he wanted to get it done again. Fans commended him for being transparent about his operations and not hiding them. In fact, he took pride in it.

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8. (Sistar) Soyou

Soyou was a member of the popular girl group Sistar in the past. Soyou has already spoken freely about her nose job, often known as rhinoplasty. Unfortunately, the reason for her operation was tragic because it was the outcome of the derogatory remarks she got. She revealed that she went to see a cosmetic surgeon after becoming frustrated with negative remarks about her appearance.

Soyou struggled to overcome her mental health concerns as a result of the disparaging remarks about her beauty. After undergoing surgery, she was able to deal with public criticism.

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9. Song Ji Ah

Song Ji Ah's newfound fame from the Netflix series Single's Inferno resulted in the resurfacing of previous recordings online, including a 2020 clip from MBC's Video Star in which she acknowledged having cosmetic surgery. She apparently had rhinoplasty at the age of 17, and it's the only cosmetic treatment she's ever had. "I only did nose surgery, no lip fillers," she said, adding that she overlines her lips to make them appear larger. "There was an assumption that I got eye surgery but, if I did it, then my eyes would be symmetrical."

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10. Min Hyo Rin

Taeyang's beautiful wife and actress, Min Hyo Rin, has a "perfect nose" that netizens frequently claim is the result of plastic surgery. However, in 2012, she appeared on One Night TV Entertainment, rejecting allegations of rhinoplasty while also disclosing that she underwent double eyelid surgery. "I swear to God, I didn't have any nose surgery." It's the nose my parents gave me. I have an X-ray image to prove it. I did not have a nose job. "I had my eyelids done, but my nose is completely natural," the Sunny actress explained.

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