Model Hong Jin-kyung Clarifies Daughter's Plastic Surgery Rumors with Hilarious Exchange

Model Hong Jin-kyung has addressed the rumors surrounding her daughter Rael's alleged plastic surgery, revealing that the buzz was merely a result of a photo editing application mishap.

Recently, Hong Jin-kyung took to social media to share that she had been in contact with her daughter and offered an apology to her fans. She clarified that she had obtained her daughter's permission before posting and emphasized that the post was not for advertising purposes.

According to the shared message exchange, Hong Jin-kyung expressed concern over the online frenzy caused by the photos and urgently inquired about her daughter's whereabouts. Rael, having already seen the related articles, responded nonchalantly, even joking that her mother's post was more problematic. She humorously suggested creating content themed around 'a fake life,' maintaining a relaxed demeanor.

Hong Jin-kyung advised her daughter to embrace her natural look, cautioning against heavy makeup and edited photos that led to misunderstandings about plastic surgery. She encouraged Rael to accept her unique features, such as her jawline and cheeks, as part of her identity. Rael apologized but also asked her mother to respect the perspectives of those who use editing apps. She humorously reminded her mother of a past instance where she had removed blemishes from Hong Jin-kyung's photos, highlighting the usefulness of such technology.

The post drew attention when actor Lee Dong-hwi commented, humorously requesting his own photo edits. Previously, online communities had circulated numerous photos under the title 'Rael's Unrecognizable Update,' sparking plastic surgery rumors due to her changed appearance. As the controversy grew, Hong Jin-kyung clarified that the misunderstanding was due to the use of a photo editing application, aiming to resolve the situation.

Reporter Min-kyung Lee, Ten Asia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr