Visual changes in idols always attract attention, especially when a star undergoes a dramatic transformation like aespa’s Karina famously going blond.

However, sometimes these visual changes spark confusion and concern among fans, as recently seen with a third-generation idol.

In 2012, Pledis Entertainment debuted the five-member boy group NU’EST. The group remained active for many years, briefly promoting as NU’EST W while member Minhyun was part of Wanna One.

Unfortunately, following Pledis’s acquisition by HYBE, NU’EST disbanded, and each member pursued solo activities.

Ren made his solo debut with “Ren’dezvous” in June 2023, sporting a more muscular image than his previous concepts. Despite the change, he remained as handsome as ever, earning praise for his visuals.

Recently, Ren has been appearing in musicals, but some fans were puzzled by a series of photos. In one picture, he wears a blazer, showing noticeable differences in appearance.

His face appears slightly swollen, making it challenging to recognize him at first glance.

Other photos reveal subtle changes in his eyes.

Fans expressed concern and shock, with some admitting they didn’t recognize him initially.

Regardless of the transformation, Ren has always had good looks, and he remains handsome now.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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