Chaerin's First Bare-Face Reveal Shows Toll of Malicious Comments

South Korean singer Chaerin, a former member of the group Rula, appeared on Channel A’s program “Beauty Clinic Touch Me” on July 7, revealing her bare face on television for the first time in her 31‑year career. During the broadcast she spoke openly about past double‑eyelid and nose surgeries, the removal of silicone from her nose, and the emotional pain caused by online hate that labeled her a “plastic monster” and a “failure.”

The segment showed Chaerin becoming tearful as she recounted the impact of the comments. A skin‑care specialist examined her and noted significant facial asymmetry and skin damage, attributing some of the condition to her habit of manually extracting sebum. Over a four‑week regimen of treatments and lifestyle adjustments, her skin improved, prompting praise from the show’s panel, who described her appearance as “actress‑like” and “diva‑worthy.”