When it comes to chasing the flawless looks of K-pop idols, some fans in South Korea are willing to go further than ever—straight to the cosmetic clinic! The newest trend? Shoulder fillers, of course! DUH.
The procedure, which costs a small fortune, is marketed as the secret to “perfect 90-degree shoulders”: smooth, angular lines that make the neck look longer and the body slimmer. Stars like Blackpink’s Jennie are said to have sparked the craze, even if her song Like Jennie probably wasn’t meant as a literal call to arms… erm… shoulders!
BUT if fillers aren’t enough, there’s always Barbie Botox (also known as Trap Botox), which relaxes the trapezius muscles to exaggerate the effect. Combined, the treatments promise the sharp, sculpted shoulder line now seen as the ultimate status symbol in South Korea’s beauty-obsessed culture.
Obviously, as this type of trend grows, questions about how far K-pop’s influence can push fans toward reshaping their bodies in pursuit of idol perfection also rise! Thoughts!? Do you want shoulder like a hanging Spirit Halloween skeleton, OMG?
Didn’t know know Karen? It’s the Year of the Shoulder! IYKYK