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Comedian Lee Se-young's confession about breast plastic surgery served as an opportunity to once again remind the public of the dangers of cosmetic procedures. She had undergone breast filler treatment in the past, and had to experience the serious side effect of the filler moving inside the body over time and sagging near the ribs. She experienced a deformed shape change that was medically described as 'like having four breasts,' and eventually had to go through the difficult process of filler removal surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery. In this process, Se-young Lee honestly confessed that the choice she made to resolve her complex actually resulted in an even bigger ordeal. Her confession suggests that blind plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures go beyond simple changes in appearance and can lead to physical and mental pain, urging the public to make careful choices and seriously reflect on their bodies.

Meanwhile, as the era of 'hyperrealism' comedy centered on YouTube and OTT opens, the activities of people such as comedian Won-hoon Kim stand out. In the past, in the stagnation of terrestrial public comedy, he wandered around being evaluated as an 'ambiguous character', but instead, he succeeded in drawing sympathy from the public by using his mediocrity and awkwardness as a weapon. The hyper-realistic acting shown through ‘Short Box’ goes beyond simply causing laughter and is evaluated as having keenly captured the daily lives of modern office workers and couples. In particular, his professional attitude of studying the background knowledge of the guest all night long for the so-called 'scratching gag' that touches the guest's heart, proves that 'observation' and 'thorough preparation' are essential virtues for today's successful comedians. This clearly shows the change in the media environment, where the era of relying solely on talent is coming to an end, and detailed planning and analysis have become the core of laughter.

The entertainment stage is now evolving beyond the realm of traditional comedians into a comprehensive arts venue where people from various fields, such as idols and creators, come together. The actions of KBS2's 'Gag Concert' since its revival clearly demonstrate this trend of change. The sight of girl group Izuna performing synchronized choreography and vocal imitation on stage, and creator Lalal performing a courtroom situation with his secondary character 'Lee Myung-hwa' at the forefront provides fresh enjoyment to viewers. This is an example of how the traditional comedy format can extend its vitality by combining with new energy from the outside. In addition, singer Enoch's performance as an 'all-rounder' with unabashed body comedy and live skills in entertainment shows such as 'My Hometown at 6' also shows the standard of versatility required of today's entertainers.

These colorful changes in the entertainment industry ultimately result from intense concerns about ‘main job.’ Just as Lee Se-young overcame the personal pain of plastic surgery side effects and matured by sharing her experience with the public, people like Kim Won-hoon and Enoch are constantly testing their limits and pioneering new areas. The process of reacting sensitively to the public's reaction while maintaining one's own unique character is not an easy journey. They sometimes hide behind the shield of a character and make people laugh, but behind that lies lonely research and effort to create the perfect stage at every moment. The secret to those who survive in the fierce ecosystem of the entertainment industry is not a flashy exterior, but a strong inner self that recognizes their own shortcomings and knows how to replace them with laughter and skills.