aespa Winter’s Barefaced Appearance Receives Scathing Reactions
aespa member Winter‘s recent airport appearance has sparked intense online discourse.
The four aespa members recently traveled to Hong Kong for their world tour and were greeted by the media at Incheon International Airport as they departed South Korea.
Winter drew quite the attention that day, thanks to her chic airport fashion. She was seen wearing a long black leather coat over a simple t-shirt and blue jeans. The aespa singer appeared almost bare-faced, exuding laid-back confidence.
While many outlets published airport pictures of the aespa members, the one posted by Dispatch recently went viral on social media, garnering over 5 million views at the time of writing. The picture, possibly clicked while Winter was moving her head, captured the idol’s side face, with some of her neck muscles appearing distorted.
The photo has unfortunately drawn several unkind comments over the idol’s appearance, with some even ridiculing Winter’s supposed “double chin.”
is she 40? https://t.co/PJGlS6aES1
— darrah⁷ (@caprihoest) February 10, 2026
Oh my goodness.. what is that doublechin???? She looked old af with saggy jaw… is thatbthe plastic surgery result for cutting her jawbone to look pretty? https://t.co/7xRyyV447r
— ARIRANG⟭⟬ ✨️㉧㉣㉣✨️⁷ ⟬⟭아포방포💜BTS IS 7💜 (@charestriart) February 10, 2026
The reality of jaw surgery, you can see where winter's face is actually supposed to start :( Sm is disgusting https://t.co/26B2jEtSAn
— 🇵🇸 (@btsvmsoulmates) February 11, 2026
fanwar aside, SM did this woman really dirty, like why would they ruin someone's face like this, fuck korean beauty standards https://t.co/sGQkk8tqww
— anushka (@pookie74ever) February 11, 2026
However, many have also fiercely defended Winter, calling out the OP (original poster) and others for spewing so much venom against a woman for simply not looking her best while traveling.
Women hating on women is just so disappointing..
Im not even a fan… sigh https://t.co/kbHpndj5SL pic.twitter.com/Kmo8bfyEoV— Serenity (@LoomingSerenity) February 11, 2026
its so shameful that some people cant shut the hell up when it comes to this girl. even if you think she's ugly, he will never fall in love with you. embarrassment to the fandom https://t.co/oOg5hBopYm
— 🚏🌸🍃🐰ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི ⁷ (@bowwow_koo) February 11, 2026
Why are people bodyshaming her? I may not like other idols but you will never see me bodyshaming/slutshaming them. Dragging them for numbers or their music is one thing but doing this is crossing the line. https://t.co/xokxbnBCZ2
— nai (@bngtnluv13) February 11, 2026
지랄
Posting this post doesn't improve your appearance and life like Winter. https://t.co/6eRiV4vVFF— . (@user_22253) February 11, 2026
This post has served as yet another ugly reminder of how K-Pop fans can be equal participants in upholding and perpetuating the very toxic beauty standards that they often criticize labels of.
Meanwhile, Winter recently received renewed criticism over her rumored “couple tattoo” with BTS‘s Jungkook.
aespa’s Winter Recent Actions Regarding Alleged “Couple Tattoo” With BTS’s Jungkook Spark Backlash
