K-pop idols are generally expected to have white fair complexion.
With the developed skincare and make-up industry in Korea, it’s no surprise to see idols
with radiant white skin on and off stage.
However, there are some who defy the general assumption of what is considered beautiful
with their natural tanned skin.
Here we shall list a handful of idols who embrace their natural skin tone and still
have no trouble looking gorgeous in any outfit!
1.
Tzuyu (TWICE)
One thing that some may consider a minus to Tzuyu’s perfect visuals is her naturally
tanned skin tone.
Though it is not apparent when Tzuyu appears on stage or screen on her own, her complexion
looks darker when standing beside other idols with white fair skin like Dahyun.
However, instead of trying to whiten her skin tone, Tzuyu fully embraces it with a natural
style of make up.
She also frequently posts pictures of herself with little or no make-up on social media.
Far from being a disadvantage to Tzuyu’s beauty as some may think, her smooth tanned
skin surely added to her charm.
If anything, the healthy glow of the skin makes Tzuyu look even sweeter and more down-to-earth.
Tzuyu’s tanned skin definitely does not prevent her from looking gorgeous in several
kinds of outfits.
As TWICE is famous for adopting various concepts in their projects, Tzuyu has proven her stunning
visuals with a wide range of styles.
From clear innocent looks, sparkling princess style to tropical sexy images, Tzuyu makes
even bright color tones work well with her signature honey skin.
2.
Hwasa (MAMAMOO)
Hwasa is always one of the first names on the list when it comes to idols having a beautiful
tan.
Although Hwasa is not considered typically pretty according to Korean common beauty standards,
she undoubtedly looks like a badass queen in her iconic sexy concept.
Her perfectly tanned skin just gives a sexy boost to Hwasa’s steamy hot body, making
her look powerful as ever.
In line with her cool vibe, Hwasa’s favorite outfit seems to be suits.
And sure thing, she is never afraid to take the challenge with various colors.
In any color, she still exudes her unique powerful aura and captivates every eye.
Apparently, it’s Hwasa’s cup of tea to look high-fashion in her own way.
That being said, a cool and badass look is not the only style of Hwasa.
She has also adopted sweet and bright images several times and appeared surprisingly gorgeous
in those.
Although there are many hate comments attacking Hwasa’s look, she also receives great support
and love from fans and non-fans for her unwavering confidence in her own beauty.
Looking at her talents, charisma and stunning appearance, she surely has everything to be
confident of.
No matter what haters say, Hwasa still slays all her stages and looks the best being herself.
3.
Jennie (BLACKPINK)
While many may think Jennie’s dark skin can count against her beauty and outfit range,
the contrary is true.
If anything, Jennie’s sweet chocolate skin just gives a boost to her high-fashion look.
Deserving the title of a trend maker, Jennie never hesitates to challenge with a wide range
of outfits.
Despite the general belief that certain outfit colors cannot go with dark skin, Jennie has
proven how her smooth tanned skin goes just well with radiant bright colors like yellow,
green, pink, blue, red, etc.
In simple outfits, Jennie still exudes a powerful high-teen vibe with her natural Asian tanned
skin.
Though not having ideal height, Jennie still slays sexy concepts with her perfect proportion
and flawless skin.
Netizens must admit that Jennie’s irresistible vibe makes any outfit look even better.
Jennie’s tanned skin glows even with little or no make-up.
Ever since her pre-debut era, Jennie has caught attention for her gorgeous luxury visuals.
Needless to say, Jennie has become a fashion icon while making full use of her beautiful
tan.
In some interviews, Jennie has also shared her rigorous skincare routine, showing how
she cherishes and embraces her natural skin which contributes considerably to her chic,
sexy yet youthful image.
4.
Sooyoung (SNSD) Ever since her debut in what later became
the nation’s girl group, Sooyoung has attracted quite a deal of controversy around her visuals.
While many K-netizens poured hate comments saying she has a big face and dark complexion,
a lot of fans and non-fans showed love for her natural sweet look and perfectly proportioned
body.
Some years after debut, Sooyoung debuted as an actress and attracted attention for her
decent acting skills.
As she grew in her career as a top-tier idol and as an actress, Sooyoung has shown off
her charming visuals in a wide range of outfits.
No matter what haters said about her visuals, Sooyoung was still chosen by various luxury
brands, such as Cadillac, for endorsements.
In fact, Sooyoung has a high fashion taste and looks gorgeous in a wide range of outfits.
Despite her tanned skin tone, Sooyoung has pulled off smoothly many outfits of tricky
colors like bright pink or yellow.
With her healthy tan glow, Sooyoung also definitely looks great in sporty outfits, exuding an
air of youth and energy.
Sooyoung, like other SNSD members, is also famous for her excellent appearance in airport
fashions.
With casual combinations of outfits, such as a T-shirt and jeans, Sooyoung made her
glowing skin shine even more strongly.
Besides, Sooyoung’s visuals reached another level after she cut her hair short for the
first time.
Short hair seems to suit Sooyoung’s healthy tan so perfectly that it has become her trademark.
At times, Sooyoung also looks as sweet as a girl next door, ready to win over anyone’s
heart with her chocolate skin and sugary smile.
5.
Seolhyun (AOA)
Another female idol who attracted both hate and love from K-netizens over her tanned skin
is Seolhyun from AOA.
At first, after her debut with AOA in 2012, Seolhyun suffered from heavy bash over her
dark skin tone, and thus, tried to use pale white make-up to cover up her natural complexion.
Afterwards, haters once again poured criticism on her “unnatural” make-up, which exposed
uneven colors of her skin.
Later, Seolhyun shared her feelings over such unreasonable criticism from netizens, and
also changed her perception of her own skin afterwards.
As there is no way she could satisfy other people’s expectations over her look, Seolhyun
has learned to cherish her own natural beauty.
Many fans and non-fans have also stepped out to support Seolhyun and shared positive remarks
about her visuals.
After Seolhyun changed her make-up style to show off her natural tanned skin, she looks
even better with an unmistakable healthy and youthful vibe.
It is hard now to recall Seolhyun was once attacked for her visuals, because she just
looks outright gorgeous with big eyes, straight nose, perfect eyebrows and charismatic aura.
As she has earned recognition from the public both as an idol and as an actress, Seolhyun
is also loved by fashion brands for her model-like visuals.
In fact, Seolhyun has no trouble looking like a princess in luxurious gowns, like a sexy
goddess on stage, or like a sweet next-door girl with her gentle smile.
It is such a blessing to be in this era and see Seolhyun thrive with self-love.
6.
Haechan (NCT Dream)
Though not facing as much criticism over dark skin as female idols do, K-pop male idols
are still expected to have fair white skin to be considered handsome.
Haechan of NCT Dream is one of those male idols with dark skin tone.
However, he is far from feeling insecure about his look.
To him, his natural tan is his unique plus point, making him stand out in the group.
In a group with so many handsome faces like NCT, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by other
members’ flawless visuals.
Meanwhile, Haechan is absolutely proud about his look and natural tan.
Apparently, he has every reason to feel proud of his healthy and youthful vibe.
Haechan’s hobby is to try on “adventurous” outfits at times.
His tanned skin certainly doesn’t keep him from looking great in pastel, bright or even
neon colors.
This guy has also challenged himself with various hair colors like pink, purple or gray.
Once, he even had his hair dyed into rainbow colors.
Certainly, he looks youthful and adorable in any color.
Looking at Haechan’s vibrant energy and confidence in his own appearance, many fans
and non-fans have stepped up to support him against skin-shaming attacks and white-washing
attempts.
Haechan’s beautiful tan skin has become part of his image, which is so much loved
by many.
7.
Mingyu (SEVENTEEN)
Probably one of the most stunning male visuals in the current K-pop scene, Kim Mingyu from
SEVENTEEN is well-known for his natural chocolate skin tone.
In combination with his admirable height and well-toned body, Mingyu’s tan skin certainly
boosts up his powerful sexy vibe.
It’s also worth noting Mingyu’s sharp facial features, which as a whole would make
you scream right at first sight.
His natural tan adds even more manly vibe into this already lethal visual, making Mingyu
look outright stunning even in the most simple outfit and make-up.
Nonetheless, in the beginning of his idol career, Mingyu used to feel insecure about
his skin tone.
Luckily, SEVENTEEN members and their fans, CARATs, never forget to reassure Mingyu how
amazing he looks and how beautiful his tan is.
As time passed, Mingyu has grown much more confident of his skin and exercised great
care of his own body.
Now, fans and non-fans are all happy to see the healthy and confident image of the adorable
visual of SEVENTEEN.
Mingyu’s flawless visuals and body certainly made him a favorite face of fashion magazines
and brands.
In photoshoots, Mingyu is often chosen for cool and sexy outfits, which is quite understandable.
However, he does look great in youthful and bright color outfits as well.
Outside photoshoots and stages, Mingyu still looks like a model in his casual daily outfits.
His dark skin tone doesn’t seem to prevent him from shining as if walking right out of
a movie set.
8.
Kai (EXO) Ever since his debut, Kai has built his cool
and sexy image, with a natural tanned skin tone.
Combined with his steamy hot body, Kai’s tanned skin sometimes make him look more like
a top-notched model rather than a typical idol.
Kai’s captivating visuals have caught the eyes of several luxury fashion brands.
As you may know already, Kai has been chosen as the first Korean global brand ambassador
of Gucci.
Thanks to that, fans and non-fans have got the chance to see Kai’s stunning visuals
in several high fashion outfits.
At times, it is even surprising to see how Kai could pull off every outfit he puts on.
Instead of hampering his breathtaking look, Kai’s tanned skin tone just makes him look
even hotter, especially on stage.
His sharp visuals, perfect body, glowing skin and powerful aura literally allow him to look
great in any bizarre performance outfit.
Even blue velvet like this one couldn’t trouble him.
Most recently, Kai brought everyone to another wow when he wore various unique outfits in
his MV “Peaches”.
The outfits were a combination between modern and traditional styles, and are certainly
hard to wear.
However, as always, the one and only Kai still managed to look amazing in anything.
Looking at these idols, one would come to think that them being born with natural tan
is such a blessing.
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