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Former K-Pop Idol Jung Eun-woo Transitions to Plastic Surgery Clinic Manager

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jung Eun-woo, formerly of the girl group Pristin, has started a new career as a manager at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam.
  • She expressed gratitude for the public's attention and support following the news of her career change.
  • The article notes her transition from a K-pop idol to a professional in the beauty industry.

Jung Eun-woo, who gained initial fame as a member of the K-pop girl group Pristin, has embarked on a new professional chapter as a manager at a plastic surgery clinic located in the affluent Gangnam district of Seoul.

Following the announcement of her career transition, Jung expressed her sincere gratitude for the overwhelming attention and support she has received. In a social media post, she shared her appreciation, stating, "I woke up and it's over 2 million views. Thank you so much for the excessive interest and love. I teared up reading every single comment."

The accompanying photograph showed Jung in her new professional setting, signaling her move from the entertainment industry to the competitive beauty and aesthetics sector. This shift marks a significant change for the former idol, who was also part of the project group I.O.I.

Her new role places her within one of Seoul's most prominent hubs for cosmetic surgery, reflecting a growing trend of former entertainment figures transitioning into various business and service industries.

I woke up and it's over 2 million views. Thank you so much for the excessive interest and love. I teared up reading every single comment.

โ€” Jung Eun-wooJung Eun-woo expressing gratitude for the public's reaction to her new career.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.