British BTS fan gets plastic surgery to look like K-Pop idol

Why would someone want to look like a K-Pop star?

Would you like to look like a K-Pop star?

Oli from the UK has had over 100 big and small operations to emulate the appearance of Jimin from the K-Pop band BTS.

He used to live in South Korea in 2013. BTS became popular in 2013. I loved their choreography, appearance, movements and everything about them. They are so special and they've got such positive and incredible energy.

He said it was especially the way they looked. That for him they are perfect.

The surgeries have completely changed his look. A before-and-after photo reveals the big transformation.

The one from BTS Oli wanted to look like especially was Jimin.

Oli has been warned that too many surgeries is dangerous.

He was told if he did another surgery to his nose it would go black and it would fall off.

Despite also being warned of the danger if he pursued surgery to change his jaw,  he found a doctor and had the surgery done.

He said he has 24 metal screws in his face to keep his jaw together. But he is still so happy.

He has changed almost everything on his face except his eyelashes.

He said that doctors will say no to more surgeries. So he will fly around the world until he finds a doctor who will do it.

Oli has launched his own music, with songs 'Perfection' and 'Heart of Korea'.

"Like my idol Jimin I finally look like him. It's part of my dream to be a K-Pop star so I need the plastic surgery to help me achieve that."

Try to guess the meaning of the words in bold and match them with their closest meaning from the choices in the right. Some of the answers are very close and have similar meaning. The meaning of these words is how they are used in the reading. Some of these words have different meanings in the dictionary depending on how they are used.

 The answers are below the table.

A=1. B=8, C=4, D=7, E=2, F=6, G=3, H=5

Some example sentences using the new words or phrases from the meaning of how they are used in the reading to help you understand better.

1. We like to emulate people we want to be like or think are great.

2. The dance choreographies of Korean bands have perfect timing.

3. It is incredible to think that people will pay so much money for a famous brand name.

4. He revealed that he would become the next coach.

5. Her new haircut has transformed her to look ten years younger.

6. Despite only having one leg he ran the marathon.

7. Hong pursued her love and finally won.

8. Korean bread shop Paris Baguette is launching new shops in Thailand.

    

    

    

Some questions using the new words/phrases. Try to use the words/phrases in your answer.

1. What do you know about the promotion company who launched BTS? What do you know about the companies that launch K-Pop bands?

2. Would you emulate somebody famous? Who would you emulate if you did do that? Why?

3. What do you think is incredible about Korean boy and girl band choreographies?

4. How would you feel if your son or daughter revealed they wanted to do plastic surgery like Oli?

5. In your opinion why do you think Oli really wants this transformation? Do you think he is not happy with his life?

6. Why do people have plastic surgery despite it being dangerous?

7. What dreams do you pursue? What do you think of Oli’s pursuit?