[K-Pop Shock] IVE's Rei Reveals Starship Asked Her to Remove Neck Mole: 'A Treasure From My Mom'

A recent video of South Korean girl group IVE member Rei has gone viral online. In the clip, she revealed that her agency, Starship Entertainment, once asked her to remove a mole on her neck, but she declined, stating that it was a “precious treasure given to her by her mother.”

Rei's Own Words: 'The Company Told Me to Remove the Mole on My Neck'

According to the original report, Rei stated in the video: “The company told me to remove the mole on my neck, but I refused. It’s a precious treasure my mom gave me, so I don’t want to take it off. So sometimes when people notice my mole and tell me it’s pretty, I’ll say, ‘Right?’”

After this content was revealed, the original article noted that some fans criticized Starship Entertainment, believing the company should not have tried to pressure her into removing the mole.

Rei's Reaction to Her Neck Mole Being Called 'Pretty' Also Resurfaces

Another post on X recounted an interaction where Rei's neck mole was noticed. The other person said: “I just noticed something. Unnie, you have a mole on your neck!” Rei replied: “Yes!” The person then said: “Wow… it’s so pretty.” Rei responded with a smile.

Some netizens on X also mentioned that Rei’s mole is “beautiful and unique,” and shared their own experiences with mole removal, stating that not all moles can be removed.

Another X post directly emphasized: “It’s just beautiful!” and also criticized Starship.