Recently, some famous middle-aged stars of Korean screens suddenly became the focus of attention on social networks, not because of new projects but because of changes in appearance.
Jang Dong Gun recently appeared at the launch of a beverage brand, marking the rare time he has attended an official event after a long absence, since the movie "A normal family" released in 2024.
At the age of 55, Jang Dong Gun attracts attention because of his surprisingly smooth skin. Compared to previous appearances, his forehead and around the eyes look much smoother.
Some netizens praised Jang Dong Gun for looking younger than before. However, there were also viewers who said that the actor's appearance was so strange that they "didn't recognize" him, and questioned whether he used special skin care or cosmetic surgery.
There are also other opinions that favorable light and camera angles may be the reason why Jang Dong Gun looks younger.
In another development, 44-year-old actress Jun Ji Hyun entered the trend list on the internet after appearing in a promotional video at an event she recently attended.
Wearing a white strapless dress, the actress still exudes the elegance that is a brand. However, the attention of netizens is not directed at Jun Ji Hyun's face but focuses on her hands.
Although her face is considered as youthful as beauty queens in their 20s and 30s, when Jun Ji Hyun raised her hands close to her face to pose, the wrinkles on the back of her hand and the raised veins on her forearm appeared quite clearly.
The contrast between her youthful face and her hands showing signs of natural aging has caused the audience to discuss excitedly.
Some people commented that although the "chic lady" has a face younger than her real age, "her hands cannot hide signs of age".
Others praised Jun Ji Hyun for not hiding the signs of natural aging. According to them, those details may reflect the actress's healthy lifestyle and regular exercise habits.
Instead of criticizing, many comments appreciated her not abusing image editing or artificial beauty measures.
Meanwhile, the change in appearance of 57-year-old actor Hwang Jung Min received mostly positive feedback.
In the recent promotional content for the upcoming movie "Hope", the veteran actor appeared with rosy skin and a clearly fresh appearance. Many viewers commented that he looks younger than before.
Hwang Jung Min's change is also linked by many people to the fact that he once revealed that he had quit drinking when appearing on the program "DdeunDdeun" in 2024.
The actor admitted that since stopping drinking alcohol, his health has improved significantly. Audiences also believe that this is one of the reasons that helped Hwang Jung Min improve his appearance.
Discussions surrounding Jang Dong Gun, Jun Ji Hyun and Hwang Jung Min show that fans are still closely following every change in the appearance of top Korean stars.
The debates also reflect a change in the public's perception of celebrities' appearances, as more and more people appreciate the authenticity of stars alongside a neat image in front of the public.
