Some doubted her reasoning.
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UNIS Gehlee‘s response to plastic surgery allegations has sparked a heated debate.
During a live broadcast, Gehlee addressed rumors that she had plastic surgery done, explaining that she is too young and how everything fans see is because of “gua sha,” which is a traditional East Asian medicine practice involving the use of a smooth-edged tool to scrape the skin.
gehlee debunks the rumors that she’s heard about her getting plastic surgery:
“there’s something i want to talk about. people say i got surgery… i’m too young to get that. you’d be surprised with how far gua sha will get you, guys. i recommend doing gua sha. it’s gua sha, guys.… pic.twitter.com/NF3JpqrA9w
— dani ྀི °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ (@kotorukaaa) June 13, 2025
Yet, while the initial clip was from a live broadcast several days ago, it went viral on TikTok.
@lovegehlee gehlee ended the rumor that she’s done surgery. for her she’s too young for getting one—instead she recommend gua sha and contour. (ps. there’s nothing wrong with getting surgery. she’s just clearing things out, so there’s no more fighting.) cttro: gehleesource #UNIS #유니스 #gehlee #GEHLEE #젤리당카
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It sparked mixed reactions from fans.
Some acknowledged how good gua sha is, but others explained that with all the “changes” they’ve seen with Gehlee’s visuals, it’s impossible just to have been down to one technique. Others hit back at the comment where the idol said she was too young, especially pointing out that in Korea and the K-Pop that it isn’t uncommon for minors to have procedures done.
The topic of plastic surgery in K-Pop is huge and will always be controversial.
