Whitewashing is a prevalent issue in K-Pop, which refers to images of anyone, mostly K-Pop idols, that have been edited to make their skin look lighter than it actually is in real life. This stems from South Korea's beauty standard of having pale skin as opposed to darker skin, hence, having to resort to whitewashing photos.
Although whitewashing usually happens in official and fan-take photos, there are still plenty of photos that show off their natural beauty!
With that, here are 10+ unwhitewashed photos of K-Pop idols that prove they are beautiful through and through!
1. EXO Baekhyun
EXO Baekhyun - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
While EXO Baekhyun looks stunning in his edited photo, he has that healthy glow in his natural skin tone. Not only that, but his skin tone complements his orange hair all too well!
2. SEVENTEEN Jun
SEVENTEEN Jun - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
When his photo is whitewashed, SEVENTEEN Jun's features, such as his amazing jaw line, is highlighted. However, his unwhitewashed photo makes it even more striking.
3. Former GFRIEND Yuju
Former GFRIEND Yuju - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
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For this photo, Yuju's whitewashed photo makes her blend into the background with her white dress. However, her unwhitewashed photo makes her entire outfit and visuals even better.
4. TWICE Jeongyeon
TWICE Jeongyeon - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
Jeongyeon already has beautiful skin, but with her unwhitewashed photo, she somehow manages to look even brighter and more healthy.
5. ATEEZ San
ATEEZ San - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
ATEEZ San is known for his smokey-eye makeup looks. However, whitewashed photos make him look ghostly pale at times. But with unwhitewashed photos, San's makeup doesn't come off as too excessive.
6. MAMAMOO Moonbyul
MAMAMOO Moonbyul - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
MAMAMOO Moonbyul's features get too drowned out when her photos are whitewashed. That's why many always look forward to her unwhitewashed ones!
7. MONSTA X Minhyuk
MONSTA X Minhyuk - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
MONSTA X Minhyuk's whitewashed photo makes him blend in the overall photo too much, especially with his white hair, white shirt, and the white background. But his skin tone in his unwhitewashed photo complements his white hair better.
8. LOONA Jinsoul
LOONA Jinsoul - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
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LOONA Jinsoul can definitely stun in blonde hair. But when paired with her natural skin tone, she gives a more fresh and enchanting vibe.
9. BTS Jungkook
BTS Jungkook - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
Although a whitewashed photo of Jungkook with black hair gives him a mysteriously handsome aura, his unwhitewashed photo captures more of his blooming complexion.
10. NCT Jaehyun
NCT Jaehyun - Whitewashed (left) and unwhitewashed (right)
NCT Jaehyun's stunning visuals makes him look equally good-looking in his whitewashed and unwhitewashed photos. However, his natural skin tone is much-loved and complements his hair better.
Which idol do you think looks better unwhitewashed?
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Written by Robyn Joan
