Park Jung-ah reveals nose surgery from 25 years ago; Seo In-young responds, 'I've had five'

Members of the group Jewelry recently reunited, candidly sharing plastic surgery experiences that would have been difficult to discuss in the past. When Park Jung-ah confessed to having nose surgery, Seo In-young shot back with, "I've had five," sparking an unexpected conversation about cosmetic procedures.

On the 16th, a video titled "Seo In-young heads to the countryside with Jewelry members for the first time in 20 years (+First Reveal, Girls Talk)" was released on the YouTube channel 'Seo In-young's Reformation.'

The video captures the Jewelry members, including Seo In-young, Park Jung-ah, and Jo Min A, preparing for a full group stage after a long hiatus. It follows the members, who have been active in their respective fields for years, as they immerse themselves in rehearsals to return to the stage, accompanied by honest conversations recalling past memories.

From the start of the rehearsal, Seo In-young displayed her signature energy by performing the "shake dance," considered a signature choreography for Jewelry. Despite it being her first stage in a long time, her dancing skills remained intact. However, due to the intense choreography, an unexpected accident occurred: a nail on her middle finger broke.

When the production crew asked for her thoughts after the rehearsal, Seo In-young drew laughter by saying, "I did well, but my soul flew away." When asked how the nail broke, she confessed, "I almost smashed my nose into Park Jung-ah unnie."\

Jo Min A chimed in, saying, "It saved your nose," and the production crew joked, "It saved a nose worth tens of millions of won," naturally making Park Jung-ah's nose the center of the conversation.

Seo In-young did not miss the opportunity, pointing at Park Jung-ah and asking the crew, "How did you know she had surgery?" While Park Jung-ah and Jo Min A were flustered by the sudden question, asking "Suddenly?", Park Jung-ah soon revealed her experience honestly.

Park Jung-ah said, "It has been 25 years since I had it done."\

She casually shared a personal experience that she had hidden or avoided mentioning for a long time. Then, as if waiting for the moment, Seo In-young revealed her own experience, saying, "Unnie, yours was once. Mine was five."\

As Park Jung-ah's single confession about nose surgery was instantly overshadowed by Seo In-young's "five times" remark, the scene turned into a sea of laughter. In particular, as Seo In-young's characteristic direct way of speaking met the long-standing friendship between the Jewelry members, the sensitive subject felt more like a carefree conversation between friends rather than an exposé.

Jo Min A also mentioned her own experience, saying, "I can finally talk about it now." When the crew asked for specifics, she replied, "I put it in and took it out," causing laughter once again.

In the past, publicly mentioning plastic surgery in the entertainment industry was a much more cautious matter. In particular, changes in the appearance of idol group members were areas of intense focus for fans and the public, and unconfirmed rumors and speculation would persist until the person involved revealed it themselves. Recently, as more celebrities naturally reveal changes in their appearance or cosmetic procedures, a different atmosphere is being formed.

This conversation among the Jewelry members reflects this temporal shift. Rather than simply comparing their appearances from their active days decades ago to their current looks, they brought their physical changes and experiences into the conversation themselves, transforming a past "taboo" into a lighthearted topic of discussion.

Jewelry is a representative first-generation female idol group that has been active through member changes since their debut in 2001. They left behind various hit songs such as "I Really Like You," "Superstar," and "One More Time," and the period when Park Jung-ah and Seo In-young were active together is considered the era when Jewelry's public recognition expanded greatly.

After serving as the leader of Jewelry, Park Jung-ah expanded her career into acting and has been consistently active in dramas and variety shows. Seo In-young also built an independent career as a solo singer and broadcaster following her activities with Jewelry. Jo Min A has also continued her career in her own field after her time with Jewelry.

As members who have walked different paths stand on one stage again, the memories of the past and the changes of the present naturally intersect. The honest conversation about plastic surgery in this video seems to be rooted in the long-standing friendship and comfort they share.

The plastic surgery talk began with the nail accident. Seo In-young's mention of Park Jung-ah's nose and Jo Min A's jokes kept the conversation flowing, eventually leading all three to reveal their own experiences. A minor rehearsal mishap expanded into an unexpected bridge between their past and present.

The situation concluded on a light note when a passing manager found the broken nail and handed it back to Seo In-young. She remarked, "I found my nail. I'll just have to glue it back on," handling the mishap herself.

For Jewelry, returning to the stage after 20 years, this conversation was about more than just appearance. It highlights how idols who once had to maintain a perfect image can now naturally discuss the passage of time and physical changes, making their reunion a meaningful intersection of the past and the present.