{"id":2270863,"date":"2026-02-07T02:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2270863"},"modified":"2026-02-07T02:39:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:39:24","slug":"in-beauty-driven-korea-stars-are-naming-their-cosmetic-procedures-and-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/in-beauty-driven-korea-stars-are-naming-their-cosmetic-procedures-and-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"In beauty-driven Korea, stars are naming their cosmetic procedures \u2014 and costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In South Korea, where the beauty industry plays a major cultural role, celebrities across generations \u2014 from actors in their 80s to reality television personalities in their 30s \u2014 are becoming increasingly open about their cosmetic procedures. Their candid disclosures are now emerging as a trend in entertainment and online content.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, veteran actress Jeon Won-joo, 83, uploaded a video on her YouTube channel titled \u201cJeon Won-joo receives skin lifting procedure said to turn back the clock by two decades in Cheongdam \u2014 but how much does it cost?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone wants to age gracefully,\u201d Jeon said, pointing to wrinkles and dark spots as reasons she felt reluctant to face herself in the mirror and why she decided to visit a dermatology clinic.<\/p>\n

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Jeon Won-joo \/ Captured from her YouTube channel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Doctors recommended lifting and pigmentation treatments. She opted for a range of procedures, including Ultherapy, titanium lifting, ONDA lifting, dark spot removal and Botox, totaling about 3 million won ($2,250) for a single session.<\/p>\n

The cost can rise to as much as 5 million won with additional procedures, a sum that drew attention online. The actress, nonetheless, appeared satisfied after undergoing the treatments.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look a bit different, don\u2019t I? Beauty comes after money is spent,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Jang Young-ran \/ Captured from her YouTube channel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Broadcaster Jang Young-ran is another celebrity who has been open about her cosmetic routine, sharing details from specific procedures to their costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI receive Ultherapy and Thermage once a year, or every six months if I can. I\u2019ve been doing it for a long time, for over five years,\u201d she said on her YouTube channel, adding that the treatments cost about 2 million to 3 million won per session.<\/p>\n

They are not alone in openly discussing their cosmetic treatments. Kim Nam-joo, Ahn Sun-young, Shin Ji, Kim Sung-ryung, Lee Young-ae, Ji Ye-eun, Jun Hyun-moo and other celebrities have mentioned Botox and lifting procedures as part of their routine beauty upkeep.<\/p>\n

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Above, Hyunsook from Season 26, and below, Hyunsook from Season 29 of the reality dating show \u201cI Am Solo.\u201d \/ Captured from SBS Plus YouTube channel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The trend extends beyond celebrities. Reality show participants and other noncelebrities appearing on television have also begun sharing details about cosmetic treatments and related products.<\/p>\n

Hyunsook, a participant from Season 26 of the dating reality show \u201cI Am Solo,\u201d underwent various beauty treatments while preparing for marriage and shared details about multiple procedures and skincare routines.<\/p>\n

According to Hyunsook, participants commonly receive lifting procedures, and she was no exception, despite previously experiencing side effects from skin treatments.<\/p>\n

She said her skin \u201cfelt smoother for about three weeks without doing anything extra,\u201d adding that while she gained weight during her honeymoon, \u201cmy face didn\u2019t gain weight as much.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another participant named Hyunsook, from Season 29, also drew attention after appearing noticeably different during a livestream on Jan. 22 compared with her on-air appearance. She said she had received Botox and filler treatments but denied undergoing fat grafting.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust Botox to adjust the corners of my mouth \u2014 no fillers on my lips or under my eyes, and no fat grafting either. I think the change is mostly due to makeup and stage lighting,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Hey Jini \/ Captured from her YouTube channel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

YouTuber Hey Jini likewise appeared in a video on her channel with visible swelling, explaining that she had recently undergone a lifting procedure. She said she sought treatment after experiencing reduced skin elasticity following postpartum weight changes.<\/p>\n

Public reaction has been mixed. Some viewers welcomed the candid disclosures, saying they appreciated the sharing of information and viewed cosmetic procedures as increasingly common. <\/p>\n

Others raised concerns about excessive promotion of treatments, high costs and potential safety risks associated with increasing cosmetic treatment trends.<\/p>\n

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.koreatimes.co.kr \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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