VIVIZ member Umji shocked internet users with her visual explosion on "Inkigayo."
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VIVIZ Umji Causes Visual Explosion on 'Inkigayo'
On February 20, rookie girl group VIVIZ performed their debut song "BOP BOP!" for the first time on "Inkigayo." The trio of former GFRIEND members made a strong impression with their white-pink outfits, flaunting their shimmering and youthful beauty that is not inferior to their fourth-generation juniors.
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One particular moment during their appearance, where VIVIZ stood next to MC Ahn Yujin of IVE during their interview, garnered attention online. Many were surprised at how well the visuals of the four girls harmonized. It almost looked as if VIVIZ was a four-member group!
Among the four members of VIVIZ, maknae Umji received the most attention for her beauty. The female idol wore a pink, body-fitting mini-dress. Her hair was styled in loose curls. Though she was styled simply, she stole the spotlight thanks to her outstanding visuals.
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Some even mentioned that despite how Umji was standing next to Yujin, one of the top beauties of IVE who is often recognized as one of the top visuals of the fourth generation, Umji's visuals did not seem inferior.
VIVIZ Umji's Visual Glow-Up
When Umji first debuted as a member of GFRIEND, Korean internet users harshly criticized her as the "ugliest female idol in K-pop history." At the time, the idol has a round face with plump cheeks and a slightly heavier figure. Though her stable talent is enough to make up for her visuals, Umji appeared to lack confidence on stage.
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Umji was often seen with her head down or hiding behind the GFRIEND members to avoid being caught on camera. Other times, she would hide her face with her hair, avoiding the camera's gaze.
However, by 2018, the idol earned the nickname "goddess" thanks to her upgraded visuals. Umji was public with her weight loss journey, revealing that she lost 8-9kgs since her debut weight. She also made an effort to take care of her appearance. Soon, the image of Umji during her debut days faded away, and people praised her new luxurious image.
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As a member of VIVIZ, Umji is gaining even more attention for her visuals. As she stands next to SinB and Eunha, who were often praised for their visuals during their time in GFRIEND, Umji shines just as bright!
Some comments concerning Umji's visuals read, "Umji is so pretty and tall," "I don't get why people used to criticize her visuals. She is so cute and gentle," "The highlight of the picture is Umji. She's even prettier than Yujin," "Umji is getting more and more beautiful," and "Those who called her ugly must be beating themselves up now."
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Written by Alexa Lewis
