Chinese singer-actress Ju Jingyi is once again drawing attention for her looks.

The 26-year-old, dubbed “China’s greatest beauty in 4,000 years” by the Japanese media, has been plagued with plastic surgery rumours since 2019. Netizens were convinced that she got her nose and eyes done, and Jingyu’s transformation was even considered to be one of the most successful plastic surgeries.

These rumours began after an old clip of her performance in Chinese reality show Up Young nine years ago surfaced, and she looked almost unrecognisable.

However, it seems that the latest rumour is that she's had work done on her shoulders too. Plastic surgery on shoulders? Now that's a first.

The speculation started yesterday (Jun 22) when a netizen posted on Weibo: “How did Ju Jingyi manage to change the shape of her shoulders? Along with the comment, the person posted recent pics of the star, which the netizen claims now appears right-angled . This was juxtaposed with snaps from when she first debuted for comparison.

Jingyi found fame as a member of Chinese girl group SNH48, which she left to pursue a solo career after “graduating” in 2017.

Jingyi's work studio has since rubbished the speculations and issued a warning to rumour-mongers.

In its statement, it urged netizens to stop spreading malicious rumours or face legal action.

Many netizens also defended Jingyi, saying the changes to the shape of her shoulders are a result of working out.

All I can say is that she really worked hard to become a beauty. I believe Ju Jingyi changed through working out. It seems like picking the right workout is really essential,” wrote one netizen, while another said: Is there anything wrong with being disciplined in working out? You can’t criticise someone whenever you have the opportunity.”

Then there was one netizen who thinks this is just a marketing ploy to promote cosmetic surgery,.

The purpose is to promote cosmetic surgery, so that people will turn to them to enhance their looks. You are giving them publicity, he said.

Photos: Ju Jingyi/Weibo