On the morning of January 20, Koreaboo reported that 15-year-old singer Ahn Seungbi had suddenly become a hot topic in Korean online communities after her recent appearance on a music stage. During the show, Ahn Seungbi displayed fluid and confident choreography as he danced to a medley of K-pop hit songs. However, instead of focusing on his acting skills, much of the public’s attention has shifted to his images.
Many netizens commented on it the teen idol appeared significantly more mature than her actual age, with some claiming she looked more like women in their 30s and 40s. Some viewers even admitted it they initially believed that Ahn Seungbi was a long-time entertainer born in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
As clips of her performance quickly spread online, comparisons between her current appearance and photos from about two years ago began to circulate. This has led some netizens to speculate without confirmation her edited images could be the result of excessive cosmetic procedures, with some using harsh language to describe the transformation.
Comments ranged from shock to disbelief, with netizens saying things like: “If someone told me she was born in 1990, I would believe it” AND “She looks like a 30- or 40-year-old trying to dress young.” Others have wondered if His facial features, especially his nose and eye area, had changed dramatically in a short period of time.
The discussion gained even more traction as this seemed to be a rare case in K-pop where a minor was accused by netizens of undergo cosmetic procedures to the point of visibly altering his image. As a result, the topic quickly became one of the most discussed topics in Korean online forums.
Ahn Seungbi was born in July 2010, so she is just over 15 years old. She was previously a member of the children’s group Play With Me Club and the project group PLAYNA. About two years ago, she attracted public attention after appearing on the survival program Ticket of the UniverseWhere she was praised for her young and innocent image.
She has since been selected as a confirmed member of girl group S2iT. However, with the recent controversy surrounding her appearance, fans have expressed concern his future in the highly competitive K-pop industry, where visual perception often plays a crucial role.
Sources: Koreaboo
