On August 12, 2025, South Korean idol Nichkhun trended on Weibo under the hashtag "Nich khun Looks Like Huang Lei," accumulating over 200 million views. The former K-pop "visual king," once celebrated for his chiseled features in the hit variety show We Got Married (where he formed the beloved "Victoria-Nichkhun" couple), has recently faced scrutiny over his fuller face and rounder physique—a stark contrast to his youthful slimness.

2025年8月12日，韩国偶像尼坤因外貌变化登上微博热搜，“尼坤胖成黄磊了”话题阅读量突破2亿。这位曾以“神颜”著称的初代韩流男神，近期被网友发现身形圆润、脸型发腮，与昔日《我们结婚了》中“维尼夫妇”的清瘦形象形成强烈反差，引发对男性艺人形象管理的热议。

Photos reveal the 34-year-old, despite regular gym sessions, exhibits softer facial contours, prompting netizens to joke he resembles Chinese actor Huang Lei and comedian Shen Teng. Fans lamented: "The 'air yeast' of aging spares no male star!" and "Even with exercise, metabolism betrays us all," while nostalgic comparisons to his 20s peak flooded social media.

照片中，34岁的尼坤虽坚持健身，但面部轮廓明显宽松，被网友戏称“撞脸黄磊、沈腾”。粉丝纷纷感慨：“空气酵母对男星太残酷！”“明明还在努力运动，怎么还是逃不过发福？”更有网友翻出其20代巅峰期照片对比，直呼“我的青春滤镜碎了”。

Image management experts note that male celebrities face biological challenges: after 30, basal metabolic rate drops 2-5% annually, and Asian men often accumulate fat in the jawline area, making "jowls" hard to avoid even with fitness routines. Nichkhun's agency clarified: "His current physique aligns with upcoming drama roles; health remains our priority."

对此，形象管理专家分析：男性30岁后基础代谢率年均下降2%-5%，加之亚洲男性易在腮部堆积脂肪，即便规律健身也难完全抵抗生理变化。尼坤所属经纪公司回应称：“艺人近期因戏剧角色需要调整体型，健康始终是首要考量。”

The discussion echoes broader trends, as K-drama icons like Lee Min-ho and Jang Keun-suk faced similar scrutiny. Netizens humorously contrasted male stars’ "ephemeral beauty" with female celebrities’ relentless "anti-aging wars," urging public empathy.

值得关注的是，尼坤并非首个因外貌变化引发热议的男星。近年来，李敏镐、张根硕等韩流男神均经历过类似讨论。网友戏称“男星花期如昙花，女星冻龄卷生卷死”，呼吁公众对艺人形象变化持更包容态度。

From "World's Most Handsome Face" to viral meme, Nichkhun's shift underscores entertainment's harsh gaze on male aesthetics. As one fan wisely commented: "We miss his stage brilliance more than his 20s looks. Embracing natural aging might be the truest form of fandom." The debate over "male beauty shelf life" continues to resonate.

从“全球最美面孔”到热搜话题中心，尼坤的转变折射出娱乐圈对男性外貌的严苛审视。正如一位粉丝留言：“比起颜值巅峰，更怀念他舞台上的光芒。或许接受自然衰老，才是对偶像最真实的喜爱。”这场关于“花期”的讨论，仍在持续发酵。