Seo In-young sparks comparisons to Kang Yu-mi after facial procedures for Waterbomb Festival

Singer Seo In-young has revealed her radical preparation process ahead of her Waterbomb Festival stage, sparking heated reactions online regarding her changed appearance.

Seo, who disclosed that she underwent facial procedures and body management to prepare for her stage comeback, drew attention with her honest confession. Some netizens created further buzz by reacting to her changed vibe, saying they "thought of Kang Yu-mi."

On the 29th, a video titled "Seo In-young prepares for comeback by calling the most expensive dancer in the Republic of Korea (+surgery side effects, swelling won't go down)" was released on the YouTube channel "Gaegwacheonseon Seo In-young."

In the video, Seo showed herself immersed in intense choreography practice while preparing for the Waterbomb Festival stage.

She confessed, "This is the peak of how hard I have ever worked in my life. I did facial lasers and arm liposuction. Do you know how much money I spent on this?"

The production team added laughter by inserting a subtitle saying "Spent all her assets" during the scene, and Seo also demonstrated her strong determination for the stage.

In particular, Seo honestly revealed unexpected concerns that arose after the procedures.

When the production team noted during the practice process that "your expression looks a bit stiff," Seo replied, "Since I had facial procedures, my expressions aren't coming out well." As facial expressions are crucial for stage performance, her choice for transformation has instead led to new worries.

However, the part that drew the most interest from viewers was her changed face.

Following the video's release, comments such as "For a moment, I thought it was Kang Yu-mi," "The vibe has completely changed," "I love how she speaks so honestly," and "She looks very different from her old image" poured in.

As some netizens specifically pointed out her resemblance to comedian Kang Yu-mi, the two women's past "look-alike" connection is gaining attention once again.

Interestingly, there was an opposite situation in the past.

Regarding a photo released by Kang in 2012, online reactions at the time included, "She gives off a Seo In-young vibe when she smiles" and "The two look alike."

After time has passed, with Seo's changed image now being linked to Kang, the story of their resemblance has resurfaced.

Seo debuted in 2002 as a member of the group Jewelry and was loved for hits like "Cinderella" and "One More Time," building a "strong woman" character with her intense fashion and confident image.

This Waterbomb Festival stage is expected to be more than just a performance; it will be a stage where Seo, who has stood before the public for a long time, demonstrates her presence once again with a new look.

Kang debuted in 2004 as a comedian from the 19th KBS open recruitment and made a name for herself through "Gag Concert," and she currently continues her activities through YouTube with content featuring various characters and social satire.