Korean Artist Shares Thoughts on Plastic Surgery

Since the incredible and unexpected success of Psy’s “Gangam Style,” the glamorous and over-the-top world of South Korean pop culture has garnered a new wave of fans stateside. This has led to extensive discussions over one particularly note-worth aspect of the K-pop industry: Its unabashed penchant for plastic surgery.

Though American celebrities are getting more comfortable owning up to their cosmetic enhancements, in South Korea, these nips and tucks are common knowledge. In fact, some of the biggest names in the country openly advertise their plastic surgeons and discuss their physical transformations as a part of their evolution as artists.

Such is the case for the stunning young singer Miryo of the pop group Brown-Eyed Girls. According to the celebrity news outlet Popdust, Miryo and her bandmates are almost as famous for their surgical enhancements as they are for their voices. In fact, the girls even poked fun at this image with a satirical cover of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” called “Plastic Face.”

“I evolved with each album,” Miryo told the website allkpop or her altered appearance. The singer even noted that some people in the industry didn’t recognize her because of the extensive work she’s had done.

Plastic surgery rates in South Korea have skyrocketed from year to year, with many young women expressing the opinion that these treatments are just an extension of cosmetics and hair products. As refreshing as it is to see men and women freely owning up to their enhancements, it’s still important to note that these are medical procedures that bear some degree of risk.

If you live in Tennessee and are considering a tummy tuck, nose job, dermal fillers or some other procedure, working with a board-certified plastic surgeon is essential to ensure the best results. Contact the Lett Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, today to learn more.