Actress Kwak Jin-young regrets plastic surgery due to side effects

South Korean actress Kwak Jin-young, widely recognized for her role as 'Jongmal-i', has publicly shared her regret over undergoing plastic surgery, citing severe side effects that have impacted her well-being. Appearing on the Channel A entertainment program 'Beauty Clinic Touch Me', Kwak revealed her struggles with the consequences of cosmetic procedures.

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I want to go back to when I didn't have work done on my face

Kwak, who now manages a kimchi factory and a food stall in Yeosu, explained that her busy schedule has led her to neglect her skin health. Compounded by severe sleep deprivation due to menopause and excessive caffeine intake, she was diagnosed with accelerated aging. During an interview, she expressed a deep longing to revert to her pre-surgery appearance, indicating that the procedures undertaken to shed her iconic 'Jongmal-i' persona have led to significant personal distress.

Her mother corroborated her daughter's struggles, mentioning that Kwak has undergone multiple revision surgeries due to dissatisfaction with previous results, causing her considerable emotional pain. Kim Ji-min, a co-host on the show, recalled Kwak previously discussing difficulties related to double eyelid surgery.

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If she doesn't like it, she gets more surgery, and the emotional suffering is immense

The program also depicted Kwak's lifestyle, including drinking alone late at night and consuming four sachets of instant coffee on an empty stomach in the morning, which surprised viewers. The actress's candid revelations highlight the pressures and potential negative outcomes associated with cosmetic surgery in the entertainment industry.

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You mentioned on broadcast before that you had a hard time with double eyelid surgery