Red Velvet's Seulgi Fiercely Defended After Viral Post Attacks Her Bare Face

A recent post on the popular Korean online community Pann sparked widespread attention after targeting Red Velvet’s Seulgi for her appearance without makeup.

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The post — which quickly gained traction with over 129,000 views — featured a picture of Seulgi from her latest gym vlog, where she appeared to be wearing minimal or no makeup at all. The poster claimed that without the glitz and glam of stage makeup, Seulgi looked just like any ordinary person.

Without stage makeup, Seulgi just looks like an ordinary person.

— Pann User

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However, the criticism did not sit well with many netizens, who were quick to rally in Seulgi’s defense. Fans and non-fans alike pointed out the post’s malicious undertone, calling out the unnecessary judgment of the singer’s natural appearance.

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Many commenters expressed their admiration for Seulgi, highlighting how her beauty shines even without the need for heavy makeup. The backlash against the post also emphasized the unrealistic standards often imposed on celebrities, especially female idols, where any deviation from their on-stage persona becomes a target for criticism.

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The supportive comments left under the post reflected the strong backlash against the negative critique. It was clear that the majority of the online community stood by Seulgi, praising her natural looks and calling out the harmful nature of the original post.

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“If that’s ordinary… I guess I’ve lost my status as an ordinary person today.”
“I took a screenshot from the video.”
“First Joy, then Wendy, and now it’s Seulgi? Haha. Even after Red Velvet’s activities end, the crazies swarm like bugs.”
“Her eyes are small, her face is broad, and her cheekbones are big too.”
“She’s pretty, though.”

Source: Pann