A recent viral post on an online community has reignited the controversy over plastic surgery in the entertainment industry, especially among young idols. The original poster criticized the growing number of procedures idols undergo at such an early age, describing it as a dangerous trend fueled by societal pressures.
One comment read, “These days, it feels like idols get plastic surgery to look good for a short time, only to damage themselves before they even reach 40.” Another commenter extended the criticism beyond celebrities, noting that many women in their 20s and 30s undergo extreme procedures such as bone shaving and excessive fillers. “It’s terrifying—are they really risking their long-term health just to be pretty for a few years?”
The debate has since shifted toward the broader impact of celebrity influence on ordinary people. While some defended idols, saying, “It’s their choice—worry about your own life instead,” the majority of netizens expressed concern that celebrities normalize excessive cosmetic enhancements.
“At least idols earn money from their looks and can maintain them. For regular people, it only fuels insecurity.”
“Back then, double eyelid surgery was the most people did. Now, they’re risking dangerous surgeries like it’s nothing.”
“They end up looking worse as they age—why ruin natural beauty?”
Although some fans argue that idols can justify surgery since it is part of their career, critics remain uneasy about how these trends trickle down to the public, where financial strain and health risks are far greater. The growing normalization of plastic surgery, once considered a rare or discreet choice, has become a cultural flashpoint in Korea’s beauty-driven society.
Sources: Koreaboo
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