Popular Korean broadcaster Hong Jin Kyung has finally addressed the controversy surrounding her daughter’s recent viral photos, putting an end to growing plastic surgery allegations.
The photos, which spread rapidly across social media and Korean communities, showed the broadcaster’s teenage daughter with dramatically altered visuals. Many netizens claimed she looked “unrecognizable,” with some going as far as accusing her of having extensive plastic surgery despite being underage.
As speculation intensified, the broadcaster stepped in personally to clear the air… and she did not hold back!
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Taking to social media, the star openly admitted that the viral images were heavily edited. Her tone made it clear she was frustrated, but also determined to shut down the rumors.
#KimRaelInRealLife #BeforeEditing #AfterEditing #FakeLife
Rael, at this point isn’t this basically a scam?! Why don’t you hold mom’s hand and come on “Fake Life” with me sometime!!
— Hong Jin Kyung
She then revealed private messages exchanged with an acquaintance, who had asked if she had seen the viral photos. In response, the broadcaster bluntly stated that the images were all the result of filters and photo-editing apps.
Yeah, I saw [Rael’s photos]. Because of that kid, I’m losing my mind. They’re all edited. I guess there’s an app that reshapes your face, shaves your jaw, raises your nose, and even does your makeup.
— Hong Jin Kyung
올해 고1이라는 라엘이 https://t.co/HcPBNNtnQ1 pic.twitter.com/j6MX9E8WpY
— 나나리치 (@up_nanaa) February 7, 2026
In the comments on her Instagram post, Hong was asked whether she had Rael’s consent to expose this. She said, “No, we didn’t. But things were getting serious, so I just posted it. Now I’ve become the mom who shaved her underage daughter’s jaw. I’ve seriously lost it.”