Taemin Denies Plastic Surgery Rumors, Shares Update

Group SHINee member Taemin has refuted recent plastic surgery rumors by directly releasing recent photos. Taemin posted several photos on his personal social media account on the 29th.

Previously, Taemin was embroiled in plastic surgery rumors after claims emerged that his appearance in a video uploaded to Amazon Music's official account differed from his usual look. Some netizens claimed his nose shape and facial lines had changed, while others argued it was merely due to makeup, lighting, and camera angles. With Taemin directly revealing his recent appearance, these suspicions seem to have been put to rest.

In the released photos, Taemin showed an unadorned appearance, from comfortable casual outfits to in-flight selfies, and boasted sharp facial features. Some netizens suggested these photos were Taemin's way of addressing the plastic surgery rumors.

Reactions/Public Opinion:

• Some netizens: "Is it just me, or does the nose line look subtly different?", "His vibe has changed somehow," "He doesn't seem like the Taemin I knew."
• Others: "It just looks like the lighting, this reaction seems too sensitive," "He seems to be wearing heavier makeup," "When plastic surgery rumors circulated before, he looked the same upon re-examination."

Background Information: Taemin debuted in 2008 as a member of the group SHINee. After moving from SM Entertainment to Big Planet Made Entertainment, he is currently affiliated with Galaxy Corporation. Other artists affiliated with Galaxy Corporation include singer G-Dragon, singer Kim Jong Kook, and actor Song Kang Ho.