Pre-debut

  Before his debut, Kwanghee was accepted as a trainee for Star Empire Entertainment. He appeared on the Mnet reality shows Children of Empire and Children of Empire Return. During his training days, they used a portable concert car to travel around and performed guerrilla concerts throughout Korea. He debuted as member of idol group ZE:A, which stands for Children of Empire, in 2010. ZE:A was formed by Star Empire Entertainment. The group released their debut mini album, titled Nativity, with its lead single, Mazeltov.

2010

Kwanghee’s long, oval face was altered by reshaping his chin. His eyes and the upper part of his face was smaller in proportion as compared to his nose and chin. After the surgery, the lower part of his face became more proportional and less pointed. soompi.com Kwanghee’s bright and comical persona got him an appearance as part of a new couple on We Got Married season 4, which was aired in September 2012. His couple partner was Secret’s Han Sun-hwa. During the show, Kwanghee kept his idol image with a typical Korean flower boy haircut. His veneered teeth were visible and his face was slightly chubby with a cute, boyish look.

2013

Kwanghee was selected as the new MC on MBC Every1’s Son Dam-bi’s Beautiful Day. He looked slimmer with his long neck, and his shiny teeth complemented his bright personality. Kwanghee looked like an idol with his hair color and stylish haircut.

2014

In August, 2014, Kwanghee decided to leave his position as MC of JTBC’s In Bed With The Bos because of conflicting schedules with another TV program. The years of 2014 and 2015 were the busiest period of his career. His hair was longer, almost covering his ears. His face looked tighter and his cheeks seemed slightly slimmer than before. He became more fashionable after appearing on several beauty and fashion TV shows.

2015

Kwanghee commented about the handsome Korean actor Lee Jong-suk during a guest appearance on Happy Together in February, 2015. He wasn’t envious of Lee Jong-suk’s handsome face, but preferred actor Kim Su-hyeon. He liked a double eyelid and a high nose bridge.

2016

Kwanghee attended the 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards as a member of the highly popular variety show, Infinite Challenge. He looked very handsome while wearing a shiny blue suit. His lips looked smaller and his face looked tight. His short haircut showed his high, large ears.

2017

Kwanghee received his official enlistment date to join the military service on February 24, 2017. He was enlisted on March 13, 2017, and received training in Nonsan Army Training Center in Chungcheong Province. He was approved to join the military music department.

2018

On December 7, 2018, Kwanghee was discharged from military service after serving for 1 year and 9 months. News reporter gathered at the gate and took pictures of him. He looked much slimmer and his jawline was clearly visible. His face’s baby fat was completely gone and he seemed to have lost a lot of weight. When asked about his weigh loss, Kwanghee responded that he did a lot of things while serving the military and he lost some weight. He said that he deliberately went on a diet and lost 9 kg during his military service. He was weighed 59 kg when he was enlisted and weighed 50 kg when he was discharged.

2019

Kwanghee was invited to a traveling talk show during 2019 Korean and ASEAN week. He cut his hair short and he still looked very slim. His eyebrows were thick and looked like they were tattooed. His shoulders and arms looked smaller and his cheek fat was completely gone. He didn’t look like a man having completed military service. Many Korean celebrities seem concerned about his health and have asked him to gain more weight.

Plastic surgery

Kwanghee revealed every cosmetic procedure he received for improving his looks. On an episode of Cool Kids, aired in February, 2019, he revealed the parts of his face which received surgical enhancement. He admitted to having received several procedures for his nose, chin, and forehead. He confessed that he received silicone implantation into his forehead, nose and chin. Other than surgery, he also received dental veneers. On an episode of KBS2 TV’s 1 vs 100 that aired in April, 2012, Kwanghee revealed that other than his forehead, nose, and chin, he also had his eyes done. He said that he fixed almost everything on his face. He was thinking about several other parts he would like to fix, but he doesn’t have time and he was determined to stop receiving more surgery. Kwanghee has undergone many plastic surgery operations, he even suggested the best time to have a surgery. He said that the best time was during the autumn because he thought that around autumn the wound would heal much quicker and wouldn’t get infected.

Before After

Kwanghee had a surgery to his nose which gave a more cool look to his face. His big, beaked nose was the center of his face, and a light alteration of his nose gave a much improved appearance. The plastic surgeon advised a slight alteration of one part of face rather than a complete face makeover will greatly improve appearance. Kwanghee’s long, oval face was altered by reshaping his chin. His eyes and the upper part of his face was smaller in proportion as compared to his nose and chin. After the surgery, the lower part of his face became more proportional and less pointed. dailian.co.kr Kwanghee and the other members of ZE:A released their first full album, titled Lovability. The album was released on March 16, 2011 through a live performance concert in Seoul, Cheongdam area. Kwanghee looked super-confident during his performance as an idol singer. His hairstyle and hair color were neat and he was smiling brightly.

2012

Kwanghee’s bright and comical persona got him an appearance as part of a new couple on We Got Married season 4, which was aired in September 2012. His couple partner was Secret’s Han Sun-hwa. During the show, Kwanghee kept his idol image with a typical Korean flower boy haircut. His veneered teeth were visible and his face was slightly chubby with a cute, boyish look.

2013

Kwanghee was selected as the new MC on MBC Every1’s Son Dam-bi’s Beautiful Day. He looked slimmer with his long neck, and his shiny teeth complemented his bright personality. Kwanghee looked like an idol with his hair color and stylish haircut.

2014

In August, 2014, Kwanghee decided to leave his position as MC of JTBC’s In Bed With The Bos because of conflicting schedules with another TV program. The years of 2014 and 2015 were the busiest period of his career. His hair was longer, almost covering his ears. His face looked tighter and his cheeks seemed slightly slimmer than before. He became more fashionable after appearing on several beauty and fashion TV shows.

2015

Kwanghee commented about the handsome Korean actor Lee Jong-suk during a guest appearance on Happy Together in February, 2015. He wasn’t envious of Lee Jong-suk’s handsome face, but preferred actor Kim Su-hyeon. He liked a double eyelid and a high nose bridge.

2016

Kwanghee attended the 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards as a member of the highly popular variety show, Infinite Challenge. He looked very handsome while wearing a shiny blue suit. His lips looked smaller and his face looked tight. His short haircut showed his high, large ears.

2017

Kwanghee received his official enlistment date to join the military service on February 24, 2017. He was enlisted on March 13, 2017, and received training in Nonsan Army Training Center in Chungcheong Province. He was approved to join the military music department.

2018

On December 7, 2018, Kwanghee was discharged from military service after serving for 1 year and 9 months. News reporter gathered at the gate and took pictures of him. He looked much slimmer and his jawline was clearly visible. His face’s baby fat was completely gone and he seemed to have lost a lot of weight. When asked about his weigh loss, Kwanghee responded that he did a lot of things while serving the military and he lost some weight. He said that he deliberately went on a diet and lost 9 kg during his military service. He was weighed 59 kg when he was enlisted and weighed 50 kg when he was discharged.

2019

Kwanghee was invited to a traveling talk show during 2019 Korean and ASEAN week. He cut his hair short and he still looked very slim. His eyebrows were thick and looked like they were tattooed. His shoulders and arms looked smaller and his cheek fat was completely gone. He didn’t look like a man having completed military service. Many Korean celebrities seem concerned about his health and have asked him to gain more weight.

Plastic surgery

Kwanghee revealed every cosmetic procedure he received for improving his looks. On an episode of Cool Kids, aired in February, 2019, he revealed the parts of his face which received surgical enhancement. He admitted to having received several procedures for his nose, chin, and forehead. He confessed that he received silicone implantation into his forehead, nose and chin. Other than surgery, he also received dental veneers. On an episode of KBS2 TV’s 1 vs 100 that aired in April, 2012, Kwanghee revealed that other than his forehead, nose, and chin, he also had his eyes done. He said that he fixed almost everything on his face. He was thinking about several other parts he would like to fix, but he doesn’t have time and he was determined to stop receiving more surgery. Kwanghee has undergone many plastic surgery operations, he even suggested the best time to have a surgery. He said that the best time was during the autumn because he thought that around autumn the wound would heal much quicker and wouldn’t get infected.

Before After

Kwanghee had a surgery to his nose which gave a more cool look to his face. His big, beaked nose was the center of his face, and a light alteration of his nose gave a much improved appearance. The plastic surgeon advised a slight alteration of one part of face rather than a complete face makeover will greatly improve appearance. Kwanghee’s long, oval face was altered by reshaping his chin. His eyes and the upper part of his face was smaller in proportion as compared to his nose and chin. After the surgery, the lower part of his face became more proportional and less pointed. naver.com Kwanghee appeared as guest on KBS Strong Heart. The show was aired on October 26, 2010. It was the first time he confessed to viewers and other celebrities about his cosmetic surgeries. He showed pictures of himself from before the surgery. In those pictures his skin color was darker, his eyes were smaller, and his nose was beaked and larger. He was having a difficult period and couldn’t earn enough money. He decided to go under the knife to improve his appearance as a singer. He thought that a handsome face would lead to a successful career. Kwanghee thanked his mother and manager for their support. He dumped his idol image and showed a comedic image, which led to more appearances as a TV personality.

2011

Kwanghee and the other members of ZE:A released their first full album, titled Lovability. The album was released on March 16, 2011 through a live performance concert in Seoul, Cheongdam area. Kwanghee looked super-confident during his performance as an idol singer. His hairstyle and hair color were neat and he was smiling brightly.

2012

Kwanghee’s bright and comical persona got him an appearance as part of a new couple on We Got Married season 4, which was aired in September 2012. His couple partner was Secret’s Han Sun-hwa. During the show, Kwanghee kept his idol image with a typical Korean flower boy haircut. His veneered teeth were visible and his face was slightly chubby with a cute, boyish look.

2013

Kwanghee was selected as the new MC on MBC Every1’s Son Dam-bi’s Beautiful Day. He looked slimmer with his long neck, and his shiny teeth complemented his bright personality. Kwanghee looked like an idol with his hair color and stylish haircut.

2014

In August, 2014, Kwanghee decided to leave his position as MC of JTBC’s In Bed With The Bos because of conflicting schedules with another TV program. The years of 2014 and 2015 were the busiest period of his career. His hair was longer, almost covering his ears. His face looked tighter and his cheeks seemed slightly slimmer than before. He became more fashionable after appearing on several beauty and fashion TV shows.

2015

Kwanghee commented about the handsome Korean actor Lee Jong-suk during a guest appearance on Happy Together in February, 2015. He wasn’t envious of Lee Jong-suk’s handsome face, but preferred actor Kim Su-hyeon. He liked a double eyelid and a high nose bridge.

2016

Kwanghee attended the 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards as a member of the highly popular variety show, Infinite Challenge. He looked very handsome while wearing a shiny blue suit. His lips looked smaller and his face looked tight. His short haircut showed his high, large ears.

2017

Kwanghee received his official enlistment date to join the military service on February 24, 2017. He was enlisted on March 13, 2017, and received training in Nonsan Army Training Center in Chungcheong Province. He was approved to join the military music department.

2018

On December 7, 2018, Kwanghee was discharged from military service after serving for 1 year and 9 months. News reporter gathered at the gate and took pictures of him. He looked much slimmer and his jawline was clearly visible. His face’s baby fat was completely gone and he seemed to have lost a lot of weight. When asked about his weigh loss, Kwanghee responded that he did a lot of things while serving the military and he lost some weight. He said that he deliberately went on a diet and lost 9 kg during his military service. He was weighed 59 kg when he was enlisted and weighed 50 kg when he was discharged.

2019

Kwanghee was invited to a traveling talk show during 2019 Korean and ASEAN week. He cut his hair short and he still looked very slim. His eyebrows were thick and looked like they were tattooed. His shoulders and arms looked smaller and his cheek fat was completely gone. He didn’t look like a man having completed military service. Many Korean celebrities seem concerned about his health and have asked him to gain more weight.

Plastic surgery

Kwanghee revealed every cosmetic procedure he received for improving his looks. On an episode of Cool Kids, aired in February, 2019, he revealed the parts of his face which received surgical enhancement. He admitted to having received several procedures for his nose, chin, and forehead. He confessed that he received silicone implantation into his forehead, nose and chin. Other than surgery, he also received dental veneers. On an episode of KBS2 TV’s 1 vs 100 that aired in April, 2012, Kwanghee revealed that other than his forehead, nose, and chin, he also had his eyes done. He said that he fixed almost everything on his face. He was thinking about several other parts he would like to fix, but he doesn’t have time and he was determined to stop receiving more surgery. Kwanghee has undergone many plastic surgery operations, he even suggested the best time to have a surgery. He said that the best time was during the autumn because he thought that around autumn the wound would heal much quicker and wouldn’t get infected.

Before After

Kwanghee had a surgery to his nose which gave a more cool look to his face. His big, beaked nose was the center of his face, and a light alteration of his nose gave a much improved appearance. The plastic surgeon advised a slight alteration of one part of face rather than a complete face makeover will greatly improve appearance. Kwanghee’s long, oval face was altered by reshaping his chin. His eyes and the upper part of his face was smaller in proportion as compared to his nose and chin. After the surgery, the lower part of his face became more proportional and less pointed.

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