Born on December 14th, 1989, Lee Jin-ki is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, and host better known by his stage name Onew. Onew was born and raised in Gyeonggi-do, Gwangmyeong; he was first discovered at the 2006 SM Academy Casting and quickly signed a deal with SM Entertainment. He made his debut in May 2008 as the leader and lead vocalist of the boy band “SHINee,” which went on to become one of the most popular acts in all of South Korea. Onew has also composed music for his band SHINee, as well as for both of them.
He has recorded joint projects with many different musicians and sang on the original TV soundtracks for a number of different shows. Before getting called up for the military on December 10, 2018, he released his first extended play, “Voice,” on December 5, the same year, marking his solo debut.
The EP came in at number two on South Korea’s Circle Album Chart. His second EP, “Dice,” which he published on April 11, 2022, peaked at number three on the Circle Album Chart. His first studio album, “Life Goes On,” was released on July 6, 2022, making him a solo artist for the first time in Japan. On March 6, 2023, he released “Circle,” his debut Korean studio album, which reached number three on the Circle Album Chart.
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Onew is best known for playing the roles of Baek Su in the JTBC sitcom Welcome to Royal Villa and the cardiothoracic resident Lee Chi-hoon in the well-liked KBS2 drama “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). Onew has also appeared in numerous musicals, including Rock of Ages (2010), Shinheung Military Academy (2019), and Midnight Sun (2021–2022).
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Opinions on his recent alleged plastic surgery
Onew’s nose surgery has apparently been a major focal point and the main subject of intense debate between both his critics and his supporters ever since it was first revealed in 2012 that he had undergone surgery to improve the shape of his nose. Onlookers believe that his original nose was much smaller, less pointed and more compressed than his current nose, which is so noticeable, prominent, and sharp.
Some netizens even claim that his nose has changed significantly from what it used to be before. Prior to this, he had undergone another procedure to have his nose surgically reshaped to make it more chiseled. Some claim that his nose looks a lot better on his face now that it isn’t as tapered as it was when he first got it done. But whether he got work done on his nose or not is still unclear.
There is no confirmed report that has been produced or made public that can verify the fact that he has indeed gotten his nose surgically shaped. The only proof we really have are a few of the before and after photos of his face available on the internet.
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He was recently spotted on his way to a recording of ‘Music Bank.’ The few pictures that were taken of him made astonished his fans, who expressed their concern over how different Onew looked from what he originally looked. It is important to note that he was not wearing any makeup in these pictures, but people were quick to point out that his face had changed, and it wasn’t just because of the fact that he wasn’t wearing makeup.
One user even claimed that it seems as though he has “suddenly aged,” saying that he must have undergone some sort of procedure that altered his appearance to such an extent. Some even acknowledged how commendable and refreshing it was to see him step out without any makeup despite the fact that he is a celebrity.
Especially in times like these when everything around us is filtered to the point where it doesn’t feel real anymore. Whatever the truth is, there is no official verification from Onew or any sources close to him, so it is difficult to say anything conclusively.
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