Red Velvet’s Wendy has once again become the center of online debate after a recently shared selfie sparked accusations of excessive photo editing, reviving criticism tied to long-running plastic surgery rumors.
Over the past year, Wendy has frequently been the subject of discussions surrounding changes in her appearance, with some netizens speculating about cosmetic procedures. The conversation flared up again after she uploaded new photos to her Instagram account, one of which quickly circulated on Korean community forums.
A post on Nate Pann singled out the image with a caption suggesting that Wendy edits her photos heavily. The claim drew mixed reactions, with opinions sharply divided in the comment section. While some users defended the idol, pointing out that photo editing is common practice among celebrities and that Wendy is widely known to be attractive in person, others were far more critical.
Several comments revisited past allegations, arguing that editing photos was unsurprising given her history of cosmetic surgery rumors. Others dismissed the controversy altogether, noting that Wendy is a public figure whose real appearance is well known and hardly comparable to deceptive “catfishing” online.
Amid the heated responses, some netizens emphasized that Wendy looks even better in real life than in the photo being criticized, suggesting that the backlash says more about online scrutiny than the image itself. As with many celebrity appearance debates, the issue continues to divide public opinion, highlighting the intense pressure K-pop idols face over their looks in the digital age.
