Kim Young Dae attended the recent Tiffany House of Icons Pop-up event in Seoul, alongside other notable celebrities like Kim Dami, Lee Jong Suk, and Go Hyunjung. However, it was Kim Young Dae‘s noticeable transformation that drew significant attention from both attendees and online observers.
Photos from the event show Kim Young Dae with features that many fans found hard to recognize at first glance. Comparisons between his appearance in 2019 and 2024 highlight a marked difference, leading to discussions about changes in his facial structure.
Public Reaction
Korean netizens expressed surprise and mixed feelings about Kim Young Dae‘s new look. Comments on platforms like Nate Pann reveal a spectrum of reactions:
- Some questioned the decision to alter his appearance, noting, “He was already handsome. Why change?”
- Others observed, “His face looks a bit puffy, but it might settle over time.”
- There were also critical remarks like, “He became a plastic surgery monster….”
- Speculations on the changes included references to his previous resemblance to actor Kang Dong Won, with one user asking, “Did he not like being called a Kang Dong Won look-alike?”
Fan Discussions
The discourse among fans has been varied, with some lamenting the loss of his original features, stating, “This is overboard… his original face was already perfect.” Others drew comparisons to other celebrities like Winter from aespa, suggesting similarities in facial features post-change.
- “He was already handsome. I wonder why he decided to change. There are a lot of interesting people in this world. So many beautiful actors and idols who are so pretty, yet they undergo surgery.”
- “His face is a bit puffy, but it will look better in time.”
- “He became a plastic surgery monster….”
- “This is so shocking…Did he not like being called a Kang Dong Won look-alike?…what’s the reason for this.”
- “I haven’t seen him since ‘Penthouse,’ so I checked his Instagram to see when he changed like this, but I’m still not sure.”
- “Why did he do his nose…so sad.”
- “This is overboard…his original face was already perfect.”
- “Wasn’t he known as a Kang Dong Won look-alike?”
- “He looks like Winter during debut..especially the lower half of his face and his eyes.”
- “He did the double eyelid surgery in a straight line, making his eyes look less sharp.”
Kim Young Dae’s Journey in the Spotlight
Kim Young Dae has been in the public eye since his breakout role in “The Penthouse,” where his looks were part of his appeal. His transformation has now become a talking point, reflecting the broader conversation about beauty standards and personal choice in the entertainment industry.
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Source: nate pann