When you become an idol, you will automatically become prettier because if it’s not thanks
to having beauty procedures done, it will also come down to the weight loss and better
makeup look or simply having a brighter radiant beam glowing thanks to greater confidence
in yourself.
In today’s video, I will cover some idols whose visual transformation is shocking and
while some of them used to be said to not look pretty enough, netizens are now continuously
praising their visuals on all fronts.
IVE's Gaeul
Used to be called the most boring and least appealing person to look at in IVE, which
was said to be the result of her drowsy eyes and her lowkey aura, Gaeul has recently taken
over the Internet by storm after changing her hair color to purple and always appearing
in public with a more lively, confident aura.
When Gaeul appeared at Youth Day Festival on September 17, everyone was taken aback
because her visual was so stunning.
Some even said she could easily enter the top visual of gen4 idols with this face as
besides the perfect V-shaped jawline, she also had big, soulful eyes, small straight
nose and perfectly heart-shaped lips.
The cold purple short hair was said to especially suit Gaeul as it well complimented the visual
as icy as a winter breeze and gave her a mysterious, dreamlike glowing beam when standing under
the stage lightning.
As purple is a cold shade yet still more colorful than the pure blonde hair, netizens believed
the new hair of Gaeul also rejuvenated her appearance, erasing the drowsy, sleepy image
that used to attach to her.
On big forums, Gaeul was also called the “secret weapon” of IVE and while Jang Wongyoung
as well as Ahn Yujin could overshadow Gaeul with their contemporary reputation, many believed
Gaeul would still be big because her visual was apparently top-notch.
Others also expressed confusion as to why she had just been noticed recently though
ever since day one, she had already had this icy goddess face.
Of course the answer is still a mystery but as some noticed, probably since Gaeul has
regained her confidence and learned to enjoy herself more while performing, she has leveled
up her energy, drawing more attention to her inherent visual.
Actually, this can be a legit explanation because with most recent stages, especially
in the latest comeback where her part was most viral though it only lasted for 7.5 seconds
out of 15 seconds of her total line, seemingly Gaeul had decided to prove her value after
being called the most overshadowed member in IVE.
Huening Bahiyyih
Even if you didn’t watch Girls Planet 999, it’s still very likely that you’ve already
heard about the fierce criticism pointing at Huening Bahiyyih regarding her visual.
The situation was so severe that when she just appeared for ten seconds in a one-minute-fifty-second-long
introduction video, she had already sparked a huge controversy among Knetz as many believed
she looked too “ugly” to be an idol.
Some compared Bahiyyih to a normal English teacher, some compared her to ordinary people
in Southeast Asia countries and some even said they couldn’t imagine how big a chaos
she would create when managing to debut with such a face.
However, everything gradually changed since Bahiyyih debuted with KEP1ER and on the very
first appearance with the group, she was already praised for the impressive visual upgrade.
In January, she made headlines for having the visual on the same par as Barbie Doll’s
and because her features have a strong Western vibe, the change of hair color from black
to blonde was said to have significantly enhanced her visual.
Especially because her porcelain skin had a cool undertone, which went extremely well
with the platinum blonde hair, many said they thought Bahiyyih was glowing glitter under
the strong lightning of the stage.
In the latest comeback, her visual caused even a bigger stir among Knetz and many were
taken aback as to how Bahiyyih could have such a stunning transformation in such a short
span of time.
Until now, it was just ten months since KEP1ER’s debut yet Bahiyyih had already risen from
the “least appealing” member to the one that led KEP1ER’s popularity thanks to her
charm and visual.
Besides the platinum blonde hair, a change from matte, simple makeup to a more dewy,
glowy style also made Bahiyyih shine brighter.
As most South Korean people prefer girly looks and unfortunately, the strong and fairly masculine
features of Bahiyyih’s face stood out even more with the matte, basic makeup, the recent
switch to a more bling-bling style has accentuated the lovey-dovey side of her visual, helping
Bahiyyih garner more positive reactions to her used-to-be-controversial beauty.
Among KEP1ER’s members, her fancam was also the second-most viewed one and ranked only
after Hikaru, aka the person that has had a solid fanbase since the very first day of
Girls Planet 999.
Seemingly not only netizens but even the management of KEP1ER, Wake One Entertainment, has also
implicitly recognized her glow-up because after she made headlines about her visual
in the debut era, Bahiyyih has been given more lines in the latest comeback.
Compared to the debut album of KEP1ER where she was literally invisible, now Bahiyyih
has had even more lines than Yeseo and way more time on screen.
BLACKPINK's Rosé
If you have been on my channel for some time, probably you will know Rosé used to be made
fun of a lot for sticking to the same old image: blonde waistline-long hair; simple,
black-on-black outfits and neutral-colored makeup.
While this is the signature image that helps Rosé bag home big commercial contracts because
brands like YSL and Tiffany Co. found a great match between their vision and her style,
it’s also the double-edged sword that makes netizens label her the most boring and repetitive
persona in BLACKPINK.
However, people’s reaction has recently changed 180 degrees after Rosé’s appearances
at Saint Laurent’s party and Tiffany & Co.’s event in Japan.
Her visual on these occasions was compared to a new breeze refreshing the whole repetitive
image she has been sticking with for the past few years.
At the party of Saint Laurent, her opting for a spandex, sleeveless design also helped
level up her visual as according to netizens, it complimented well her angular shoulders
and waist that was as tiny as ants’.
And after Rosé’s appearance at the event of Tiffany & Co. in Japan, she was showered
in another rain of compliments as Rosé was said to look like a stunning Cinderella of
the modern days about to enter the biggest ball dance of her life.
With that dreamy princess dress, Rosé’s visual became the highlight of the whole event.
What excited people even more was how she could maintain the chic, modern, and powerful
spirit of the two famous brands endorsed yet also managed to add something new and compelling
to her signature image.
While the upgrade in her visual was noticeable, the twist Rosé incorporated into her style
was extremely subtle and wise.
By that, it meant instead of F5 her whole image and doing something totally different
from her iconic style, Rosé carefully opted out small yet impactful details to elevate.
By getting rid of the fairly brassy blonde hair, making it short to the length of her
shoulders and also dying it light orange, Rosé rejuvenated her appearance yet also
maintained the classy image of a popstar.
Some also said Rosé no longer gave off a bony, malnutritious vibe thanks to this new
hairstyle because in the past, when her brassy, thin, blond hair went hand in hand with the
extremely skinny figure of Rosé, many thought she was struggling with anorexia.
Besides, Rosé’s decision to stay away from black-on-black outfits for both events also
received many compliments from netizens.
Many said hopefully she could also see how her white porcelain skin didn’t necessarily
have to be paired with a full black outfit to shine.
(G)-IDLE’s Miyeon
Maybe you’re wondering why a goddess visual like Miyeon could ever be here but according
to netizens, she totally deserved a spot on the list as her impressive visual is now just
rippening and about to reach its peak.
Why said “it’s just rippening”?
Well, because when people knew that she used to be a piece of BLACKPINK yet eventually
left the debut line-up when the D-DAY was determined, they said Miyeon’s visual was
good but simply too vague and forgettable.
She was also constantly compared to Jisoo and for Jisoo’s overwhelming reputation,
Miyeon often came in the latter rank when people discussed who looked better between
her and the visual of Blackpink.
However, as Miyeon stayed longer in the industry and also figured out her style, her aura and
her charm, she gradually shone brighter and garnered tons of attention.
Despite the naive and soft visual, Miyeon frequently opts for outfits with bold cut-outs
and tight fitting, wisely flaunting her fire figure that creates a harmonious contrast
with her ethereal naive visual.
Not only that, perhaps because Miyeon has changed her hair color to cotton-candy pink
and shredded some weight, her features became way sharper.
They were so prominent that in the latest concert in Japan, some even mistook her for
a CGI character or a robot stepping straight out of the laboratory of Cube Entertainment.
So, which idol’s glow-up do you find the most impressive?
And are there any other names you think also have such a glow-up that no one saw coming?