A shocking personal story shared on Like us fortune tellers is gaining attention for highlighting the darker side of the Korean beauty industry.
A 39 year old hanbok model, identified only as “A”, revealed that she has spent around 140 million won (over $100,000) on plastic surgery, but still feels obligated to undergo further procedures.
During the broadcast, A openly admitted: “I spent about 140 million won on plastic surgery, but I want to do even more. I don’t know whether to continue or stop.”
She said her transformation began in her 20s, starting with facial procedures before expanding to full-body surgeries.
His procedures include: facial fillers, lip augmentation and lip corner surgery, nose job revision and facelift treatments.
She also underwent several breast surgeries, including enlargement and subsequent reduction due to severe pain in her back and shoulders. The complications led to inflammation, requiring further corrective procedures that cost about 25 million won.
In total, she has undergone 6 breast surgeries due to side effects and medical issues.
A also revealed that he is transgender, explaining: “I’ve always thought I was a girl since I was young.”
Inspired by Harisu, she pursued hormone therapy and multiple procedures, including voice feminization surgery in Thailand, which he described as his most satisfying achievement.
Although he reported minimal physical pain at the time, A shared that the emotional toll was much more difficult.
He recalled painful past relationships:
- A 3-year relationship ended abruptly when her partner chose to marry a biological woman to have children
- A subsequent 5 year relationship also ended for similar reasons
Through tears he confessed: “If I had been born biologically female, I wouldn’t have felt this pain.”
Despite his desire for further surgeries, A revealed that plastic surgeons also refused: “When I go to the clinic, they tell me not to do it. They say, ‘If you want to die, then go ahead.'”
She admitted that looking in the mirror she still feels incomplete — a mentality that has raised concerns about addiction to cosmetic surgery.
The show’s hosts urged her to reconsider future surgeries, noting:
- He has already undergone more than 20 procedures
- The health risks are increasingly serious
- Emotional well-being should take priority
One host recommended: “It would be better to focus on maintaining your current appearance and learning to love yourself.”
This story sparked a larger discussion about it the pressure of appearance in Korean society, the psychological impact of repeated cosmetic procedures, and the fine line between self-improvement and self-harm.
A’s journey serves as a powerful reminder of this External transformation does not always lead to internal satisfaction, and the pursuit of perfection can come at a significant cost.
Sources: Nate,KB
