A new plastic surgery trend has emerged, drawing inspiration from K-Pop idols known for their distinctive 90-degree angle shoulders. These idols include stars like BLACKPINK’s Jennie and aespa’s NingNing.

Shoulder filler injections create the appearance of sharply angled shoulders by minimizing the trapezius muscles. Both men and women are seeking this procedure to emulate their favourite K-Pop stars.
Public Backlash Over Safety and Necessity Concerns
Internet users have expressed strong opposition to the shoulder filler trend. Many argue that exercise and posture correction can achieve similar results without medical intervention.
Critics worry about potential health risks associated with the procedure. One netizen questioned the safety implications, asking: “If it spreads, won’t it go down into your traps and upper arms?”
Others advocate for natural alternatives to achieve the desired look. “Geez… I’d rather use that money to work out and build them myself,” one user commented. Another added: “If you really go hard on shoulder workouts at the gym, you can build them.”
The trend has raised concerns about the growing prevalence of cosmetic procedures. “At this rate, people are going to end up getting fillers all over their bodies,” warned one online commenter.
Some users expressed shock at the procedure’s popularity and the amount of filler required. “I saw this on Instagram a few months ago and was so shocked. It turns out a surprising number of people actually get this procedure?? If they’re injecting enough filler to shape the shoulder, just how much are they putting in??” one person wrote.
“Seriously… people will do anything these days…” a comment read.