Netizens compare raw visuals of 4th generation female idols through press photos (ft. ITZY, aespa, STAYC and IVE)

The competition is fierce between 4th gen female idols when it comes to visuals, with outstanding names like ITZY’s Yuna, aespa’s Karina, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, STAYC’s Seeun,...

Press and media pictures are often used by netizens to evaluate the true visuals of Kpop idols. In the competition between 4th generation female idols, groups with the prettiest lineups include ITZY, aespa, IVE and STAYC. Do they all manage to look good in raw photos taken by the reporters? Some female idols still look gorgeous in press photos as usual, but there are some that cause disappointment because they are not as dazzling as in edited pictures.  

ITZY

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At MAMA 2021, ITZY’s Yuna received plenty of praise for her red carpet visuals
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Even in press photos, Yuna still flaunts her gorgeous face, surreal body proportions, and attractive curves.
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Earlier at AAA on December 2, Yuna trended on Korean online communities thanks to her doll-like visuals 
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Yuna stood out with blonde hair on the red carpet of MGMA 2019 

aespa

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As SM’s most promising visual of the new generation, Karina never disappoints with her looks. On the red carpet of MAMA 2021, the female idol blew netizens away with her goddess beauty.
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At the AAA 2021 red carpet, Karina was also one of the beauties who captured the most attention
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Through the lens of the reporters, Karina can still show off her unique and sharp facial features
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However, some netizens think that Karina looks a bit older than her age in press photos. Some angles make her look “less surreal” compared to edited photos.

STAYC

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STAYC has been attracting much attention since debut thanks to the all-visual lineup. However, at the group’s debut press conference, press photos seem to “expose” the members’ raw visuals as they look considerably different from edited photos. 
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Seeun reveals her chubby face
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J is also believed to look less radiant compared to her visual in the debut teaser image. However, STAYC’s visuals are still outstanding compared to the common ground of 4th gen idols.
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Seeun
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And J boasted their pretty visuals at the MMA red carpet on December 4

IVE

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At IVE’s debut press conference on December 1, press photos of the members drew the attention
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Netizens praise Jang Wonyoung’s flawless visuals 
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However, as for some other members, through the reporter’s cameras, their visuals are deemed less outstanding than what is seen in the teasers
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IVE members’ looks give off energy of a rookie group
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Jang Wonyoung is praised as one of the top-tier visuals of the 4th generation, worthy of being put next to Yuna (ITZY) and Karina (aespa)