Why did Lee Young-ji wear sunglasses at the concert?

Because she had just undergone under-eye fat repositioning surgery. To cover the post-op marks and avoid being misunderstood as impolite, she chose to perform onstage wearing sunglasses.

What cosmetic surgery did Lee Young-ji have?

Lee Young-ji had under-eye fat repositioning surgery. This procedure mainly addresses eye bags and hollowness under the eyes, making the eyes look more refreshed.

Approximately how much does under-eye fat repositioning surgery cost?

In Korea, the cost of under-eye fat repositioning surgery is roughly between HK$15,000/NT$60,000 and HK$25,000/NT$100,000, depending on the clinic and doctor.

Lee Young-ji admits to under-eye fat repositioning surgery! Wearing sunglasses at SEVENTEEN’s concert, she revealed the reason for her procedure

Korean rapper Lee Young-ji, known for winning fans over with her straightforward personality, is once again making headlines for her honesty. She recently appeared as a guest at a concert by SEVENTEEN subunit members DK and Seungkwan, where one part of her look caused a small stir. So fans wouldn’t mistake her for acting like a diva, she openly revealed onstage that she’d just had surgery. It’s hard not to love that kind of candor.

Related article: Lisa is the first guest! Has Lee Young-ji’s hit show “Nothing Prepared” moved for Season 3?

The real reason Lee Young-ji wore sunglasses onstage at the concert

Over the past few days, a video of Lee Young-ji at the “DxS [Serenade] ON STAGE” concert at Incheon Inspire Arena has been going viral online. That day, she took the stage in black sunglasses and performed the hit song “Fighting” with DK and Seungkwan of BSS, bringing the crowd’s energy to a high. To avoid being labeled rude, she picked up the microphone as soon as she came onstage and explained that she’d undergone an under-eye fat repositioning procedure a few days earlier and wore sunglasses because she didn’t want anyone to misunderstand. Her unexpected revelation had fans in the audience laughing, while DK and Seungkwan were momentarily at a loss for words. Lee Young-ji laughed, thanked everyone for understanding, and easily defused the awkwardness.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by 이영지 (@youngji_02)

What made her decide to undergo under-eye fat repositioning surgery?

Later, Lee Young-ji openly shared the story behind the procedure while interacting with fans. She admitted that she spent a full 4 years considering it before making the decision. Because of fat buildup under her eyes, people around her would often ask whether she was tired or comment that she looked exhausted. Yet she didn’t feel tired at all, and being misunderstood because of her appearance troubled her greatly. That was what ultimately led her to have the surgery.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by 이영지 (@youngji_02)

Her bold declaration that this would be her first and last cosmetic procedure

In the entertainment industry, few celebrities are willing to openly admit to having cosmetic surgery, let alone reveal it directly onstage. Lee Young-ji admitted that she initially hesitated over whether to make it public, worried that others might interpret it as encouraging cosmetic surgery. Yet, because she values authenticity, she ultimately chose to be honest with the public. In conversations with fans, she also firmly emphasized that this was not only the first time she had gone under the knife, but also her last; she would never have any more surgery. Her candid, levelheaded remarks perfectly showed her free-spirited, genuine personality and made people appreciate this young woman, who carries none of the usual idol-image baggage, even more.

Besides this article, here are a few recent stories worth checking out:

This article has been automatically translated from Chinese.