SHINee Taemin’s “Unrecognizable” Visuals In Recent Appearance Trigger Major Criticism

“What happened to his face!”

SHINee‘s Taemin has become the victim of malicious criticism for his “change” in visuals during a recent interview.

SHINee’s Taemin | BigPlanetMade

Over the past few months, Taemin has been the target of malicious hate over his visuals, with many accusing him of having work done.

SHINee’s Taemin Triggers Backlash With “Unrecognizable” Transformation

Recently, Taemin did an interview.

One clip that is going viral has seen a lot of criticism arising about Taemin’s visuals, with some accusing him of getting a “new face” and others sending hate comments about the alleged surgery the idol has had.

A new face ….. https://t.co/hOeAUFeNLf

— ❃ ⟭⟬ VIOLET ‎⭒ ⟬⟭ ⦿ ☰ ☲ (@jooniesviolet) February 3, 2026

he looks horrible, the fuck did he do to his nose https://t.co/YzWFchKRFw

— true m (@santiinho69) February 4, 2026

Wait, is this Taemin?
Lord, have mercy! What happened to his face!😭😭😭 https://t.co/1m8CHKvmHW

— Onyee ⊙⊝⊜ (@itzbora4u) February 4, 2026

Oli london? https://t.co/lhM2X2ivcn

— BTS IS COMING BACK (@TosinBTS) February 3, 2026

What happened to Taemin’s face? Why does he look like a totally different person now? He looks ugly 😭 https://t.co/gItlMxb4QS pic.twitter.com/Cren475e9t

— 🐶 (@lolipopp000000) February 4, 2026