Lee Se-young and Maeng Seung-ji: Plastic surgery and exposure overshadow their main profession [Star Issue]

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Comedians Lee Se-young and Maeng Seung-ji are drawing attention more for plastic surgery and revealing outfits than for their professional work.

On the 12th, Lee Se-young posted a full-body photo on her account, writing, "Someone has returned from hell. If you can guess exactly who I'm cosplaying as, I'll treat you to chicken coupons again."

In the photo, Lee Se-young attracted attention by wearing a revealing outfit with an elaborate pattern. She donned a swimsuit-like garment that dipped at her chest and hip areas, showcasing her voluminous figure.

Netizens responded with comments such as "Looks like Tanji from Demon Slayer" and "Reminiscent of Boa Hancock from One Piece." However, opinions were divided on whether the exposure in this cosplay was excessive.

Recently, Lee Se-young revealed through her personal YouTube channel that she spent approximately 100 million won on plastic surgery procedures including double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. She drew public interest by sharing the transformation process resulting from her surgeries.

On the 11th of last month, Lee Se-young released a video titled "I Had Breast Surgery Again" on her YouTube channel 'Yeongpyeong TV,' stating, "Those who know me already know, but after receiving breast filler treatment, the filler migrated down to my ribcage. I now have four breasts."

She continued, "During the process of removing the filler, it didn't result in a pleasing shape, so I ultimately decided on breast surgery." Alongside this, Lee Se-young shared photos from the time of her breast filler complications, revealing images showing the filler had spread down to her waist, which shocked viewers.

Maeng Seung-ji is also garnering more attention through SNS photos than through broadcasts. On the 11th, she announced her plastic surgery news, saying, "After five years of deliberation, I finally did it. Actually, I've wanted to have a philtrum reduction for a long time, but I kept postponing the procedure because I was most worried about scarring."

She added, "In my view, natural changes are far more beautiful than noticeable plastic surgery, so I always think very conservatively about such procedures. Since it's a choice that is difficult to reverse once made, I researched extensively for several months. After comparing each detail—whether the surgeon had sufficient experience, what kind of scarring to expect, and whether the results would look natural—I finally felt convinced enough to make the decision. This video was filmed immediately after surgery, and I will share the recovery process step by step."

Maeng Seung-ji previously shared updates on her recent activities in April when she appeared on the YouTube channel 'Noppakku Tak Jae-hoon,' where she attracted attention with photos in a swimsuit. At that time, Shin Kyu-jin introduced her by saying, "She debuted as an MBC public recruitment 20th class member. After gaining recognition as a reporter for 'Infinite Challenge,' she enjoyed active variety show appearances and even won the Newcomer Award at the Comedy Awards. However, one day she suddenly disappeared from the broadcasting scene and is now focusing on living in bikinis."

Tak Jae-hoon asked Maeng Seung-ji after seeing one of her swimsuit photos, "Whose clothes are you borrowing?" Maeng Seung-ji replied, "It's an underboob," explaining that she intentionally revealed the lower part of her breasts. Shin Kyu-jin then remarked, "You'd be in big trouble if you couldn't swim well," to which Maeng Seung-ji responded, "I actually did get lifted up once. I was quite flustered myself."

When asked about the area she paid the most attention to while taking bikini photos, Maeng Seung-ji said, "I focused a lot on my breasts. I wanted them to look bigger. Depending on the angle, they might appear like a sheer cliff or simply very large." Regarding SNS reactions, she stated, "They were explosive. The video received 72 million views in one month, and I received direct messages from influencers around the world."

However, Maeng Seung-ji announced her retirement as a comedian to signal the start of a second chapter in her acting career. In May, she held a Q&A session on SNS. When a netizen asked, "Are you no longer working as a comedian?" she replied, "Yes, I haven't performed public comedy for 10 years."

Maeng Seung-ji added, "I have already 'retired' from being a comedian in my heart. From the second half of this year onward, I will fully retire. However, I will continue my work as an actress and in broadcasting as I have done so far."

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