Why these Korean stars had breast implants — then chose to remove them

In a recent revelation, three prominent Korean celebrities have candidly shared their experiences with breast augmentation and their subsequent decision to remove their implants. The trio includes actor Hwang Jung-eum, TV personality Hong Jin-kyung, and comedian Kim Hye-sun, each with their unique motivations for the surgery.

Hwang Jung-eum, a former member of the first-generation K-pop girl group Sugar, discussed her breast surgery on her YouTube channel, shedding light on her recent habit of going braless. She admitted that she never wore a bra at home, finding it a comfortable habit. Hwang had chosen breast augmentation in 2010, a trend popular at the time, but did so without informing her family. At the time, breast surgery was a common choice among women, driven by societal beauty standards and personal insecurities.

Hong Jin-kyung and Kim Hye-sun, too, underwent breast augmentation for reasons that ranged from aesthetic preferences to relationship dynamics and personal self-esteem issues. However, in a brave move, all three celebrities decided to remove their implants, citing physical discomfort and shifts in their body image perception as their primary reasons. Their candid discussions have brought attention to the often hidden struggles of undergoing cosmetic surgery and the subsequent journey towards body acceptance.