RIIZE’s Sohee is under fire for unedited fansite photos sparking controversy over his natural appearance.
Photos surfaced on Twitter showing Sohee in his raw, unedited state. The images, taken by a fansite, reveal a natural look that some find refreshing, but critics say it falls below the high beauty standards expected of K-pop idols.
Fans point out that many idol photos from fansites usually go through heavy editing—skin smoothing, facial tweaks—to polish idols’ appearances. Sohee’s unfiltered shots broke that mold, triggering mixed reactions online.
Some netizens defended the fansite master, who simply shared uncensored photos without ill intent.
“What did the fansite master do wrong?”
Others criticized Sohee’s visuals.
“This is an idol…? Photo”
Comments comparing his looks to TV personalities such as Jang Sung Kyu and Jeon Han Gil also gained traction.
“They’re saying he looks like Jang Sung Kyu and Jeon Han Gil.”
Many questioned Sohee’s role in RIIZE given the backlash, asking:
“I don’t know much about RIIZE, but is there a reason they’re keeping him in the group? Is he an amazing singer or dancer or something?”
Supporters urged fans not to bash the fansite master, emphasizing Sohee’s natural look.
“Let’s not bash the fansite master. That’s just what his face looks like naturally.”
The incident has sparked debate about beauty expectations in the industry and the pressure idols face to maintain a perfected image.
