On the 27th of this month, Jungkook attended the VIP premiere of First Ride, a new movie featuring Cha Eunwoo (ASTRO). The BTS Golden Maknae captured mαѕѕive media and public attention with his effortlessly stylish look — dressed in a simple yet clαѕѕy all-black outfit, paired with silver earrings and a matching necklace that accentuated his chic aura.

Not only did he make social media explode with his stunning visuals and adorable expressions, but Jungkook also earned praise for his enthusiastic display of friendship by carrying a life-sized doll of Cha Eunwoo throughout his red carpet appearance.

Everything seemed perfect, and ARMYs were overjoyed to see Jungkook’s rare appearance at an official event. However, the excitement within the fandom was soon dampened by a wave of false rumors and malicious posts claiming he was suffering from complications caused by plastic surgery, pointing to his supposedly “different” appearance.

The haters mainly targeted his nose, saying it looked “different” from before — straighter and longer at the tip — implying that he had undergone rhinoplasty. Some even went as far as cruelly claiming his face was “ruined” due to a “deformed nose,” and told him to “stop doing things to his face” if he didn’t want to end up like Michael Jackson.

Such negative posts spread widely under public articles, slandering Jungkook and angering fans to the core. Refusing to stay silent against baseless accusations, ARMYs defended Jungkook and explained the real reason behind his seemingly changed nose — the use of a nasal dilator.

Fans pointed out that Jungkook has long suffered from rhinitis and nasal congestion over the years. In several live broadcasts or variety shows, he could be seen frequently sniffling, tearing up due to nasal blockage, struggling to breathe normally through his nose, and speaking with a slightly affected voice.

For a vocalist like Jungkook, respiratory health is crucial. Optimal airflow, vocal quality, and endurance must be maintained for him to perform at his best, but chronic rhinitis had significantly affected his singing.

To prevent the condition from worsening, he reportedly decided to use a device known as a nasal dilator (either adhesive or internal) to help expand the nasal pαѕѕages and make breathing easier — soмєтнing he consistently used for several years, particularly between 2021 and 2023.

While using such a device, it’s completely natural for the nose to appear slightly wider due to the temporary expansion — a normal side effect, not a sign of cosmetic work.

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That’s why now, when Jungkook no longer needs the device, his nose appears slimmer and more defined — giving the illusion of “plastic surgery.” The change in his nose is simply the direct result of no longer using the dilator, which also suggests he may have undergone effective treatment for rhinitis, eliminating the need for the device altogether.

On top of that, his consistent workouts and weight loss have naturally refined his facial structure, further enhancing the definition of his features. It’s clear that he hasn’t had cosmetic surgery — what he’s actually done is take care of his health and improve his breathing to protect his voice.

In the end, haters had no ground left to throw shade at him. But even then, ARMYs pointed out that even if Jungkook or any other idol did choose to undergo plastic surgery to feel more confident, it’s nobody else’s business. Criticizing someone simply for having cosmetic procedures only exposes the shallow and outdated mindset of certain toxic individuals.

And with that, ARMYs proudly shut down the baseless chatter once and for all:

- Jungkook already said on live that he has chronic rhinitis, and sometimes he uses nasal dilators to breathe better. Bo∂ιєs change, and so do noses — especially when someone gains or loses weight. Even so, if he had gotten a nose job, it’s nobody’s business. What you all have is chronic stupidity.

- His nose has been high since debut, it’s not like it suddenly grew overnight. Funny how no one said he “got surgery” when it looked a bit bigger before.

- The procedure is noticeable, and there’s nothing wrong with it — the stupid ones are the people who deny it.

-  Idk what these twitter graduated plastic surgeons in the qrts talking about but his nose and face still looks the same

-  i swear u just spread hate for no reason, im sick of u! the man has clearly ℓσѕт weight and removed his dilator. unless u're an idiot u'd know he hasn't had any plastic surgery and that he's just more defined. he's radiant, always so beautiful and stunning

- he concept of his pretty nose made more noise than a nugu's official schedule. Ok we know y'all are obsessed grannies but this much of obsession isn't healthier

- He literally said on live that he has chronic rhinitis and uses nasal dilators to help him breathe. That alone can change how the nose looks. People need to stop jumping to plastic surgery rumors over every little difference.

- His nose didn’t change — your obsession did. Go touch some grαѕѕ instead of analyzing someone’s nostrils for a living

- He’s had nasal issues for years, and the dilator explains everything. Even if he did get soмєтнing done, it’s his body, his choice. What’s truly ugly here isn’t his nose — it’s the hate.