Recently, Girls’ Generation member Taeyeon appeared on the YouTube variety show Dex’s Fridge Interview, hosted by Single’s Inferno fame Dex. Taeyeon (left) and Dex (right) | @ch117/YouTube During the episode, Dex asked Taeyeon about her ideal type, the singer gave a detailed overview of her preferences. Firstly, Taeyeon said, that she wants to be with […]
NMIXX Fans Come To Sullyoon’s Defense For Not Looking “Pretty Enough” While Performing
While visuals have always been a huge aspect of the K-Pop industry, it seems like in the last couple of years especially, the expectations for idols to always look perfect has gotten out of control. Even a moment of looking unkempt or awkward can lead to a slew of criticism online, which is undoubtedly a […]
Pretty Privilege? — “Single’s Inferno 2” Seul Ki And So E’s Different Career Trajectories Spark Debate
The second season of the popular Netflix dating show Single’s Inferno gave the public multiple sweethearts, including participants Shin Seul Ki and Lee So E. Throughout the show, Seul Ki received praise for her beauty and talent. She was often deemed the “ideal type” of most of the men on the show. Contestant Shin Seul […]
New K-Drama Struggles Amid Critique Over Female Lead’s “Pretty Face”
Captivating The King is a new tvN-made weekend K-Drama on Netflix, starring high-profile cast members like Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung. Following the first few episodes, however, viewers are divided—in particular, over the female lead’s character. “Captivating The King” | tvN Shin’s character, Kang Hee Soo, is described to be the Chief State Councillor’s daughter. On a mission […]
“Girl Group Level Pretty” — The Trainee Going Viral For His Gorgeous, Androgynous Visuals
On November 25, the Hong Kong-based trainee survival show Asia Super Young premiered, introducing viewers to 65 young men competing to debut in a new 9-member group. The show has a host of industry mentors, including ex-WJSN‘s Cheng Xiao, a member of Yuehua Entertainment‘s NEXT, Zhu Zhengting, and Rain, the show’s executive producer. | Youku Some of the trainees on the show […]
“Born Pretty” : The First-Generation Queen Of K-Pop Becomes A Hot Topic For Her Ageless Beauty
Netizens can’t keep calm as old pictures of Lee Hyori, one of the “OG” pop queens of South Korea, have found their way to the internet. Lee Hyori | @lee_hyolee/Instagram The singer is no stranger to being praised for her beauty, but most of it is for her popstar appearances. During her most active days as […]