"Too Much" vs "Personal Taste": From Han Ye-seul to HyunA... Controversy Over Bold Piercings (Comprehensive)

Following actress Han Ye-seul's nose piercing, singer HyunA revealed a collarbone piercing, sparking a heated debate among netizens. Photo by HyunA Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Suwan] Following actress Han Ye-seul's nose piercing, singer HyunA has revealed a collarbone piercing, sparking heated debates among netizens.

On the 7th, HyunA posted several photos on her Instagram showing a piercing below her collarbone. In the revealed photos, HyunA is seen with piercings on both sides below her collarbones, displaying an expression as if proudly showing them off.

After HyunA uploaded these photos, "HyunA collarbone piercing" appeared as a real-time search term on various portal sites.

In particular, the collarbone piercing that HyunA attempted is known to be more painful and cause more bleeding compared to regular piercings, which has fueled ongoing controversy.

Netizens' reactions to this were mixed. Some expressed concerns such as "It must hurt a lot," "I heard collarbone piercings carry a high risk of infection; is she okay?" and "Many young fans might try to imitate her, which worries me."

On the other hand, many voiced support, saying "It's her individuality, so there's no need to worry too much," "Please respect personal tastes," and "As expected of a fashionista, it suits her well," asking for respect for HyunA's decision.

On the 5th, actress Han Ye-seul attended the awards ceremony for the album category at the '34th Golden Disc Awards' held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, as a presenter, showcasing a bold style with a nose piercing, which sparked controversy among netizens.
Photo by JTBC screen capture

Earlier, on the 5th, actress Han Ye-seul attended the '34th Golden Disc Awards' album category ceremony held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, as a presenter, showcasing a bold style with a nose piercing, which sparked controversy among netizens.

At that time, netizens reacted negatively with comments like "Isn't it too shocking for an awards ceremony?" and "I understand she's free to do as she pleases, but visually it's shocking." Meanwhile, supportive voices also followed, saying "She has so much individuality," and "It suits her well, so don't leave malicious comments."