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Former AOA member Kwon Mina shows changed face after medical accident
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Former AOA member Kwon Mina shows changed face after medical accident

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former AOA member Kwon Mina revealed her current appearance after suffering a medical accident during a lifting procedure.
  • Photos show Kwon Mina with a noticeably thinner face and deeper-set eyes, drawing attention from fans.
  • Kwon Mina is currently pursuing legal action against the medical staff involved in the incident, which occurred in January during a sleep ์Šˆ๋งํฌ (Shurink) procedure.

Kwon Mina, formerly of the K-pop group AOA, has shared recent photos showcasing her appearance after a medical accident during a cosmetic procedure. The images, posted on her social media, reveal a significantly altered facial structure, with fans noting her slimmer face and more pronounced eye contours.

In the photos, Kwon Mina appears without makeup, wearing a white halterneck top. While she displays clear features and a small face, her somewhat gaunt appearance and deep-set eyes have drawn considerable attention. Fans have responded with a mix of concern and support, with some commenting on the perceived sharpness of her jawline and others expressing relief that her burns have healed.

The burns have healed so well. There isn't even a trace.

โ€” FanA fan's comment on Kwon Mina's social media post regarding her recovery.

Kwon Mina suffered second-degree burns to her face in January while undergoing a sleep ์Šˆ๋งํฌ (Shurink) procedure at a dermatology clinic. The incident resulted in widespread scarring on her face. She is currently involved in civil and criminal legal proceedings with the medical team responsible for the procedure. Kwon Mina officially left AOA in 2019.

Her jawline is very pointed. I heard she had a lifting accident.

โ€” FanA fan's observation about Kwon Mina's appearance after the medical incident.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.