aespa Winter’s “Bare Face” Visual Difference Sparks Strong Reactions

The two photos were taken days apart.

A recent post comparing two photos of aespa‘s Winter with and without makeup has gone viral among Korean netizens.

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| @imwinter/Instagram

In one image, captured during her recent airport appearance, Winter is seen with minimal to no makeup.

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In contrast, a photo from her stage appearance at SMTOWN in Fukuoka shows her wearing a full face of makeup.

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The supposed “stark differnce” was highlighted by the post on Pann which has since become a hot topic.

Winter really looks completely different depending on her makeup…

Is this even the same person?

— Viral post on Pann

In the comments, netizens strongly pushed back against OP’s suggestion. Many stated that Winter looks insanely pretty regardless of the amount of makeup.

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  • “She’s just insanely pretty though…?”
  • “Judging by today’s reactions, she must be getting a lot of attention; it looks like about 10 hate posts popped up in just a few hours.”
  • “All I can think is that her skin looks amazing.”
  • “Doesn’t everyone already know Winter is pretty even bare-faced? Seriously, going out of your way to dig up the absolute worst photo and post this. Don’t you feel embarrassed?”
  • “Stop trying to pit Karina and Winter against each other.”
Source: Pann

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