Kyoka Yamamoto, a standout dancer and team representative of Japan’s OSAKA Ojo Gang on World of Street Woman Fighter, is receiving both praise and criticism for her appearance—this time, on Korea’s online forum Pann Nate. A post titled “Is this person’s face really pretty?” targeted Kyoka’s visual appeal, questioning the explosive popularity she has gained as an LGBTQ+ favorite and girl-crush icon.
The original poster appeared skeptical of Kyoka’s recent fame, especially her growing reputation for charisma and visuals. However, it didn’t take long for fans and neutral viewers to flood the comments section in her defense, emphasizing her natural beauty and appeal beyond conventional Korean beauty standards.
Here are some of the top-voted reactions from netizens:
- Why are Pann girls so funny? 😂😂😂😂😂 They mocked Winter and Jennie for years with the worst possible photos, and now they’re going crazy over her winning a modeling award.
- If she’s a natural beauty and still looks like this, she’s freaking pretty—what’s there to complain about?
- The makeup is just unique, but her face shape is unbeatable, and her eyes, nose, lips—everything is pretty. That screenshot even has her wearing color makeup.
- People in the US and China are all saying she’s beautiful. It’s just that your beauty standard is all about pale skin and idol-like features.
- Yeah, you just don’t have any sense of aesthetics.
- If she were a guy, she’d be like Gray or Beenzino—good-looking compared to other rappers. Same with Kyoka—she looks pretty among other dancers. She’s hip and stylish, so she gets popular quickly. Also, female fans tend to hype things up a lot.
- But it’s not like she has an ugly face, right? It’s attractive and cat-like—a type that charms people. I mean, preferences vary, of course.
Despite the initial post’s attempt to question Kyoka’s appeal, the overwhelming response reflected strong support for the dancer. As World of Street Woman Fighter continues to gain momentum, Kyoka Yamamoto remains a key figure not only for her dance skills but also for challenging rigid visual norms in Korean entertainment.