On the morning of January 20, Koreaboo reported that 15-year-old singer Ahn Seungbi had suddenly become a hot topic across Korean online communities following her recent appearance on a music stage. During the performance, Ahn Seungbi showcased smooth and confident choreography while dancing to a medley of K-pop hit songs. However, rather than focusing on her performance skills, much of the public attention shifted to her visuals.
Many netizens commented that the teenage idol appeared significantly more mature than her actual age, with some claiming she looked closer to women in their late 30s or 40s. Some viewers even admitted they initially believed Ahn Seungbi was a long-established entertainer born in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
As clips of her performance spread rapidly online, comparisons began circulating between her current appearance and photos from approximately two years ago. This led a portion of netizens to speculate without confirmation that her changed visuals could be the result of excessive cosmetic procedures, with some using harsh language to describe the transformation.
Comments ranged from shock to disbelief, with netizens saying things such as, “If someone told me she was born in 1990, I’d believe it,” and “She looks like a 30- or 40-year-old trying to dress young.” Others questioned whether her facial features, particularly her nose and eye area, had changed drastically in a short period of time.
The discussion gained even more traction as this appeared to be a rare case in K-pop where a minor was being accused by netizens of undergoing cosmetic procedures to the point of visibly altering her image. As a result, the topic quickly became one of the most discussed issues on Korean online forums.
Ahn Seungbi was born in July 2010, making her just over 15 years old. She previously promoted as a member of the children’s group Play With Me Club and the project group PLAYNA. Around two years ago, she gained public attention after appearing on the survival program Universe Ticket, where she was praised for her youthful and innocent image.
She has since been selected as a confirmed member of the girl group S2iT. However, with the recent controversy surrounding her appearance, fans have expressed concern about her future in the highly competitive K-pop industry, where visual perception often plays a crucial role.
Sources: Koreaboo