IVE’s Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin Spark Huge Debate Over Bareface Photos
IVE members Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin are facing intense online backlash and praise after barefaced photos of them went viral on the Korean forum Pann.
The images, snapped during a casual live broadcast in what looks like a practice room, show the idols sitting on the floor with no makeup. The post has exploded with over 244,000 views, 200+ upvotes, and 500+ comments, quickly becoming one of the hottest topics on the site.
Reactions are sharply divided. Some praise their natural beauty, calling Wonyoung “insanely pretty even without makeup.” Others criticized their appearance, sparking heated arguments in the comments.
As usual with female idols, the scrutiny is relentless despite Wonyoung and Yujin being widely considered top visuals of their generation. The controversy reignited typical debates about idol appearances, extending to comparisons with other girl group members.
Netizens jumped to defend the two, blasting the haters in the most liked comments:
“What does a brief moment like this even mean… In reality, both of them make a ton of money, are good to their parents, and are also gorgeous. Literally perfect women… lol. Honestly, seeing people getting all riled up to post hate over something like this is just pitiful.”
“Jang Wonyoung looks insanely pretty even without makeup?”
“Jang Wonyoung vs Kim Chaewon, who’s prettier? Vote up or down lol”
“Previous top comments were all hate… lol. People act shady over a casual livestream when their condition might not even be the best that day. Honestly, it’s not even one of their best moments, but ignoring all the times they looked stunning just to pick at something like this is pathetic. It always seems like people do this, especially to Karina and Jang Wonyoung.”
“Yeah, yeah, dear Pann girls got their feelings hurt because Wonyoung was just too pretty, right? Guess this is the only way you can let it out, huh?”
The debate continues as fans defend their visuals and haters persist in criticizing the casual, unedited photos. The controversy highlights the ongoing pressure female idols face over their looks—even in simple, everyday moments.
