After returning to the music scene following a six-month break, NCT Dream Renjun received negative comments about his appearance, which NCTzens immediately counterattacked.
On Nov. 11th, an internet user took their surprise to the online community Nate after seeing Renjun's recent status. The original author wrote:
"What happened to NCT Renjun?"
Here, the OP expressed how they were taken aback by the drastic change in the idol's overall visuals. In the photos shared, Renjun looks "older" and "swollen," far from his youthful and slim looks when he debuted.
Upon posting, it quickly amassed attention from the forum and has now over 127,000 views. It particularly attracted trolls and left demeaning comments, accusing him of getting plastic surgery. Here are some of the comments:
- "SM is a real plastic surgery hell. Is the company forcing people to get more plastic surgery? This is not about (Renjun), but there are a lot who have gone too far regardless of their seniority. Even if you just look at them, they are all pretty and handsome, but they look unnatural because of plastic surgery."
- "Why did you have a surgery?"
With the amount of hate he's receiving for not being able to manage his weight and visuals, Czennies (fandom) jumped to Renjun's defense and criticized how K-Netz is so insensitive, given how Renjun only recovered and got back to work last month after half a year of hiatus due to health concerns.
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Before his break, the male idol was revealed to be aware of the backlash he's receiving for his swollen face, bowing down his head to reporters taking his photos.
NCTzens were frustrated that the plastic surgery allegations would add to the pressure and stress that he's feeling, which could also affect his self-esteem.
Those who were supporting Renjun also debunked claims that he had surgery, insisting that while he looks the same, he also looks slightly different due to being swollen, a possible side effect of the medications he's taking.
- "Please take care of him, SM. He seems mentally unstable and anxious. Renjun must be suffering the most and having a hard time, so please refrain from making mocking or critical comments, kids."
- "Looking at the comments, it seems like it's because he's sick, thus, I think it's not right to criticize him by comparing himself to his previous face. It's not like he didn't take care of himself."
- "It seems like Renjun has been through a lot, but people only look at his appearance."
- "I'm a fan but he really didn't touch his nose. He didn't do anything else that drastic. He also gained weight because of his medication and it's upsetting for him and his fans so please stop mentioning it."
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