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| Joong Archen Clarifies Reason Behind Swollen Nose in Recent Photos |
If you've been doing a double take at Joong Archen's latest pics, you’re not alone. The GMMTV actor – who’s usually known for his effortlessly sharp visuals – recently sparked a bit of online buzz over a noticeable change in his nose.
Fans were quick to comment on how his face looked slightly different, with many praising the new look... but of course, the internet being the internet, not everyone took it well.
Rumours quickly flew around, with some accusing the actor of going under the knife purely for cosmetic reasons. While some fans were all for the glow-up, others expressed disappointment, feeling like Joong had “changed his face.”
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Well, Joong Archen’s had enough of the speculation – and he’s set the record straight. Yesterday, he took to Instagram to personally clarify the situation, and honestly, it was refreshingly open.
“Nose surgery to fix uneven nostrils – mostly because of my severe allergies (yes, severe 😂),” he wrote. “It’s only been 14 days, still not fully healed. The doctor said it might take weeks or even months to recover. I still have to work, so don’t worry too much. I’m stressed… to be honest. Still adjusting. Oh, and there’s no foreign object in my nose – no ear or rib cartilage, no implant. Just fixing the structure. That’s why it’s still super swollen. Please wish me a speedy recovery.”
Fans were quick to rally behind him after reading the message, flooding his post with supportive comments. Many said they appreciated his honesty, and reminded others not to be so quick to judge based on appearances – especially when someone’s clearly going through a recovery period.
This kind of open, no-frills clarification is rare in the celeb world, so major props to Joong for not sugar-coating it. Surgery or no surgery, swollen or not – Joong’s still out here working hard and keeping it real.
Wishing him a smooth recovery, and fingers crossed the swelling goes down soon so he can feel more like himself again. In the meantime, let’s chill with the harsh comments – celebs are human too, yeah?