Legendary “Prince” Visual Boy Group Member Gains Attention For Weight Gain

2PM member Nichkhun is becoming a hot topic online after recent photos sparked discussion about his changing visuals.

Following his latest appearance on a show, Korean online communities began sharing photos of the idol-actor, with many noting that he appears to have gained weight and looks noticeably more mature compared to his peak idol years.

He looked comfortable and relaxed.

Here’s how he looked like at the height of his popularity.

Some netizens expressed surprise at how different he looks now compared to the youthful image he became famous for during 2PM’s height of popularity.

남자들 외모정병 주입 진심 개시급하다….
저렇게 돼지될동안 아무도 뭐라안한게 젤 공포다

— 𝒸𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇🍀(상태:더워서 녹아내리는 중) (@luckfourclover2) May 12, 2026

I FR need men to start being insecure about their looks… It’s the scariest how no one said anything to him while he became such a pig.

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Some thought he looked just like Sung Dong Il.

아니 성동일인줄

— 썬햄 (@sunnnnn1202) May 12, 2026

No, I thought this was Sung Dong Il.

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Scrolled too fast I thought that he was sung dong il 😭

— beth²² (@niallhorraayy) May 12, 2026

Others, however, defended Nichkhun and pointed out that the idol is now in his late 30s, saying it’s completely natural for appearances to change over time. Many fans also praised him for aging naturally instead of chasing unrealistic standards