Even his own fans were stunned…
Koreaboo
7 minutes ago
NCT‘s Jaemin is trending after fans noticed a change in his appearance at a recent fan sign event.
| @na.jaemin0813/Instagram
The fan sign was part of the promotions Jaemin has been doing for the latest NCT subunit he’s in with fellow member Jeno.
Jaemin showed up in simple makeup and a casual outfit, but instead of his visuals getting the usual praise, fans started questioning whether he had gotten a nose job.
B✪TH SIDES
EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEOhttps://t.co/cXqEtSCTSI#NCTJNJM #BOTHSIDES#NCTJNJM_BOTHSIDES #NCT_10TH_ANNIVERSARY pic.twitter.com/xV4MBbgad4
— NCT (@NCTsmtown) May 9, 2026
Photos from the event went viral, with many saying he looks completely different from before.
ジェミンちゃん鼻変わってて🫠 pic.twitter.com/TrawOdDl1c
— ♥ (@kikicallme06) May 8, 2026
The change did not receive positive reviews from fans and netizens.
Some are devastated, saying they fell in love with his original face. Others are frustrated, arguing he had no reason to change his appearance 10 years into his career.
I will forever hate jaemin for changing his nose or whatever botched nose job is this. I’m thinking of unstanning because all these are upsetting. I liked your face I’m a fan of your visual but you changed it? For what? To look ugly? pic.twitter.com/Dz4MT0qhwA
— hollie (@MamaYED2000) May 8, 2026
whys everyone in korea so obsessed with getting an unnecessary nosejob jaemin your nose was perfect 😪😪😪😪😪 https://t.co/95R3WBJZXE
— OujZz…🎠🫀𝄞 (@swensurrf) May 8, 2026
jaemin done botox, fillers and now a nose job too chileee never see a male idol this insecure of their face 10th year into their career. he cared more about his appearance than his talent. spent more time visit the plastic surgery clinic but not a single visit to singing class https://t.co/vdlRb8LnCG pic.twitter.com/5Z7cP29gzf
— wokejoshi3000 (@defressedlabubu) May 9, 2026
A few are even considering dropping him as a fan over it.
no but like that’s actually crazy https://t.co/oQ8usmKi2z
— 잼젠mood (@yoyongchill) May 8, 2026
jaemin do you know how fucking close i am to killing myself and you go and get a nose job? pic.twitter.com/hXPsZMTsRB
— 🍩 (@ciaomiao_5) May 9, 2026
Not everyone is attacking him directly, though. Many are just expressing disappointment, while others are defending him and pointing out that these kinds of reactions are exactly why idols struggle with self-image in the first place.
Jaemin nose job/rhinoplasty
A thread: cuz everyone is still in denial lol pic.twitter.com/XUy1lFFLcV
— danice (@sannysideeop) May 8, 2026
What are your thoughts? Do you think fans are overreacting, or do you understand where the disappointment is coming from? Let us know in the comments section of our social media post!
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