Beloved Female Idol Admits To Getting Hair Transplant Under The Weight Of Online Ridicule

She went for the procedure to silence the rumors.

A fourth-generation female idol recently sparked a buzz after confessing that she underwent a hair transplant after an unkind public reaction to her natural hair.

On April 29, KST, soloist Lee Chaeyeon appeared as a guest on the SBS Power FM show 12 O’Clock with Joo Hyun Young and made this honest admission.

Lee Chaeyeon | @chaestival_/Instagram

During the broadcast, the host first brought up rumors about Chaeyeon’s hair loss that spread like wildfire after her first WATERBOMB performance. The idol addressed it immediately, explaining that while diligently preparing for her performance, she had used a hair powder spray to even cover up the empty spaces on her scalp before going on stage. However, it was completely washed away by the water.

While she was doing her choreography on stage, her hair was completely pushed back, making her forehead look empty. It sparked widespread rumors about her hair loss, which took a toll on Lee’s confidence.

Affected by the rumors, Lee went for a hair transplant immediately. The idol cheekily added, “It cost me a lot of money.”

While this story has brought Chaeyeon praise for her unfiltered honestly, it also reflected how idols can be deeply affected by the weight of public opinion.