The newly surfaced images of Hwang In Yeop, in a way very different from how he now looks, have sparked reactions everywhere on the internet.

The photos — circulating in Instiz and dating back several years — show the family member with a different haircut and style, with comments about how "much has changed since then."

Fan reactions were split. Others say the substantial difference can be laid at least partially at the feet of styling.

Other users seemed to feel the same way, commenting, "I don't think he has changed that much; it's just a styling difference." But others blame his transformation on possible cosmetic surgery.

One fan commented: "His jaw difference is HUGE," while others added, "Plastic surgery worked out well for him."

Reactions to the images varied from shock to intrigue. "Did he live abroad?" one netizen asked, while others responded that he didn't even look like himself. "Dang I REALLY dont recognize him from these old photos. Could it be Hwang In Yeop, at all?," another user wondered.

Here are other comments from online community forum Instiz:

Hwang In Yeop, aged 33 years, is a popular drama actor who gained a lot of fans due to his charms in different dramas. When looking back at his career as a fan, many think fondly of his progress as an artist.

In the end, as the discussions grew longer and deeper, one thing became clear about Hwang In Yeop's metamorphosis; that is, the change in him has sparked curiosity and discussion among fans, thereby showing the impact of celebrity image and public perception in the entertainment industry.