Singer trot Hong Jin Young has once again captured the spotlight—this time, with a completely transformed visual style that left fans in disbelief.
On December 3, Hong Jin Young posted a series of chic winter selfies on her personal SNS account with the caption, “너무 춥고 너무 춥고 너무 춥다” (“So cold, so cold, so cold”). But it wasn’t the chilly weather that drew attention—it was her striking new appearance.
Dressed in a sleek black turtleneck, a gray tweed mini skirt, and flowing dark wavy hair, Hong exuded elegance. Yet, what truly stunned fans was her AI-like face— a flawlessly sculpted jawline, larger-than-ever eyes, and a sharp nose that sparked comparisons to Chinese actresses.
“She looks like an AI filter,” commented one netizen. Another wrote, “Is this a new look or a new app?” Others chimed in with mixed reactions: “So different I didn’t recognize her,” “She’s still beautiful, but it feels artificial,” and “Did she lose weight or something else?”
Hong Jin Young humorously acknowledged her SNS absence, tagging her post with #여러분감기조심하세요 (#EveryoneTakeCareNotToCatchACold) and #날씨가바람이아주그냥막그냥 (#TheWindIsJustCrazyToday).
Whether it’s a makeup transformation, filters, or something more, one thing is clear: Hong’s latest post has everyone talking—and doing a double take.
Sources: Daum,Hong Jin Young SNS