'Tight Face' Jang Dong-gun → 'Dorsal Hand Wrinkles' Jeon Ji-hyun: Public Gaze Focused on Appearance Changes of Middle-Aged Stars [Star Issue]

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Recently, the appearances of top middle-aged stars have repeatedly become the center of attention. Actor Jang Dong-gun (55) drew interest with his tightened skin, Jeon Ji-hyun (46) with wrinkles on the back of her hands, and Hwang Jung-min (57) with a more youthful look after quitting alcohol.

Jang Dong-gun recently appeared at a formal event for the launch of a major liquor brand, marking his first public appearance in some time.

Especially since Jang had paused his acting activities following last year's film "Ordinary Family," attention focused on his recent status. In released videos, he attracted attention with skin that looked smoother and tighter than before.

In particular, reactions mixed with speculation followed as his forehead and eye-area wrinkles were nearly invisible compared to the past, with comments such as "His skin has really improved," "He looks younger than before," "Is this the power of skincare?" and "Did he undergo procedures?" Meanwhile, many also viewed it as a natural change, saying things like "The lighting makes him look that way" or "He is even more handsome in person."

Jeon Ji-hyun also recently became a topic of discussion with just one brand event video. In a video released by digital magazine Eyes Magazine, she wore a white tube-top dress and struck various poses.

However, netizens' gaze shifted from her face to her hands. While her face still retained a youthful appearance reminiscent of someone in their 20s or 30s, the process of bringing both hands close to her face revealed wrinkles on the back of her hands and tendons in her forearms.

Viewing this, netizens offered various opinions: "You can't hide your hand's age," "Even so, she must have taken excellent care of them," "It seems exercise has made her hands look more defined," or "Actually, it looks more natural and pleasant." The contrast between her face and hands unexpectedly became a hot topic.

Hwang Jung-min attracted attention for the opposite reason. In content released to promote the film "Hope," his brighter complexion and more youthful impression drew notice. Comments on the video included reactions such as "His face has really improved," "He looks younger," and "His beauty has reached a new level."

Hwang Jung-min's change was linked to his previously shared experience of quitting alcohol. In an appearance on the YouTube channel "Tteun Tteun" in 2024, he stated, "I can feel all my organs functioning properly now. Before, it felt like only my body was detoxifying alcohol. Even waking up in the morning feels incredibly refreshing."

In a recent appearance on "Tteun Tteun," while discussing makeup, he joked, "I was terrified. It was almost like special effects makeup. If I don't do it, my face turns red," eliciting laughter.

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