In K-pop, numerous female idols look gorgeous even without makeup. In fact, THESE six stars didn't only gain praise from fans but also made headlines for their top-tier beauty with zero cosmetics!
Here Are & Female Idols Who Went Viral For Appearances Without Makeup:
1. BLACKPINK Jennie
In 2020, Jennie became a hot topic among global fans and media after showing up in a music show's encore bare-faced.
This garnered huge attention as it is rare for idols to attend music programs with no makeup, let alone perform on stage where bright lights and close-up shots might "ruin" their allure.
Due to this, Jennie was praised by netters, who bravely and confidently proved her natural beauty.
2. IU
In 2018, IU sent fans into a frenzy when the poster for her drama, "My Mister" was released. Contrary to her bubbly and bright appearance as a K-pop idol, the singer caught attention with her expressionless face, hinting at what her character Ji An has gone through.
On top of this, she was also lauded for showing her true beauty without makeup, when a lot of idol-turned-actress are usually afraid to show their real faces without correction.
3. aespa Karina
In 2021, aespa Karina also broke the internet with her visuals with no makeup. Although she consistently trends on SNS for her incredible look since her debut in 2020, the "Next Level" singer proved her status as "4th-Gen Visual Queen" for her stunning bare face.
During a swimming behind-the-scene clip posted by SM, Karina earned applause for her apparent youthful visual, smooth skin and features, as shown in the unedited video.
4. Jessi
In August 2022, singer Jessi surprised fans when her bare-face clip went viral on social media.
In contrast to her usual heavy makeup and overlined lips, Jessi appeared without wearing cosmetics, including her trademark dark eyeshadow.
People who saw her all agreed that she looks really great without makeup.
5. Bae Suzy
Among female idols, Bae Suzy is the one who often went viral for flaunting her bare face.
The most memorable time Suzy showed off her natural visual with zero makeup was when she cemented her name in the entertainment scene throught the film, "Architecture 101."
In 2015, she particularly became a hot topic after it was revealed that Suzy at the beginning of the film didn't put any kind of products on her face, not even the slightest amount of BB cream.
At that time, she received massive love for her stunning visuals, eventually gaining the title, "Nation's First Love."
6. Girls' Generation YoonA
The "Nation's Center" is also on the list!
Along with Bae Suzy and IU, YoonA often makes headlines for showing her face sans makeup.
In fact, everytime she appears in a show bare-faced, a certain clip or photo becames viral the following day.
Recently, she made headlines again for her personal vlog where she appeared without any cosmetics.
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