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Hong Jin Kyung's Daughter Accused of Plastic Surgery, Her Mother Reveals the Truth

Hong Jin Kyung's Daughter Accused of Plastic Surgery, Her Mother Reveals the Truth

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Hong Jin Kyung's Daughter Accused of Plastic Surgery, Her Mother Reveals the Truth

Hong Jin Kyung has finally spoken out about the rumors claiming her daughter, Kim Rael, underwent plastic surgery. The Single's Inferno panelist firmly denies the news and explains that the changes in her child's appearance are merely the result of photo editing.

Kim Rael, who is now 16 years old, previously appeared on Hong Jin Kyung's YouTube channel while she was still in elementary school. However, recently her latest photos circulated in online communities and quickly became a topic of discussion because her face looks very different from her childhood.

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On February 8, 2026, Hong Jin Kyung uploaded several screenshots of conversations on her social media and revealed the secret behind her daughter's visuals. She wrote, "Kim Rael in real life #before editing #after editing #fake life"

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Hong Jin Kyung also added jokingly, "Isn't this deceiving Rael? Hold your mother's hand and leave the fake life. I will post the conversation with Rael after getting her approval."

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Previously, a number of netizens were actively discussing Rael's facial changes and even compared her to Jang Won Young, a member of IVE known for her stunning visuals. Many speculated that the teenager had undergone beauty procedures.

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In response to this, Hong Jin Kyung immediately explained that the changes were just the result of photo editing. 

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Hong Jin Kyung even replied to messages from netizens one by one to clarify misunderstandings, which instead invited laughter and positive reactions from fans.

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Kim Rael is currently studying abroad. The clarification from Hong Jin Kyung successfully quelled speculation and showcased the entertainer's sense of humor in dealing with the circulating rumors.

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Kim Rael on the left is his old photo known to K-netz. The photo on the right is an edited version. What do you think, KLovers?