Kim Jong Kook reacts to AI-edited photo of him with plastic surgery, "It's weird. Do I look like an alien?"
Singer Kim Jong Kook had a shocking moment with an AI-edited photo showing him with plastic surgery.
On the June 23rd episode of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy,' Kim Jong Kook, Lee Sang Min, and Lee Dong Gun went to a plastic surgery clinic run by Kim Jong Kook's older brother.
At the clinic, his brother showed a photo of Kim Jong Kook altered with virtual plastic surgery, saying, "I tried making him look like an idol."
Kim Jong Kook, who was confident with his looks, was stunned by the image. "It's hideous! It looks weird. Ugh, it's so strange. Do I look like an alien? My eyes look extremely big," he exclaimed.
He also shared, "I told my brother I was stressed because I kept getting double eyelids out of nowhere, and they wouldn't go away. But after a while, they disappeared. When I open my eyes, I can feel one side of my eyelid folding."
His brother's reply, "It will happen again," left Kim Jong Kook feeling dismayed.
BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards
BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.
On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.
Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.
In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.
Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.
His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also wonBest Male Artistat the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.
The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”
Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDSin 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.
On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.
Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awardsand continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.