Netizens Clash Over aespa Ningning’s Visuals: “Is She Really a Natural Beauty?”
A recent post on the popular Korean forum Pann stirred up strong reactions after the original poster expressed their blunt opinion: “I Really Have Something To Say To Ningning’s Fans.”
The post starts off by acknowledging that aespa’s Ningning looked fine in her pre-debut photos. “Not bad at all,” the OP admitted.
However, they questioned the narrative often pushed by fans that Ningning is a natural beauty. “Even her fans admit she looks different now. Among aespa members, they say she’s the most ‘natural’—but do you even know what that means?”
The poster further suggested that if Ningning had such an outstanding aura, SM Entertainment would have promoted her more aggressively before debut, “If she really had that aura, wouldn’t SM have put her out there before aespa debuted?”
The criticism escalated with comparisons to other idols widely regarded as natural beauties: Sulli, Suzy, Jisoo, Mina, J (STAYC), Ahn Yujin, Sullyoon, Yuna, LoRa, Sieun, Seeun, Ella….
The post ended with a provocation: “Why are Ningning’s fans so triggered? Did I hit a nerve?”
While the original post gained attention, many netizens quickly came to Ningning’s defense, sparking a counter wave of support:
- You’re always posting stuff like ‘natural beauties’ vs ‘plastic beauties’ on teen forums, relying on ‘natural beauty’ like it’s your self-identity. Everyone knows you’re a famous mentally unstable person now, old-timer. When are you going to stop barking about ‘natural beauty’ and go get full-body plastic surgery for your face and body like the ‘natural ugly’ person you are? ❤️
- Huh? Lol, you’re judging ‘natural beauty’ like Ningning? Lmao, you haven’t snapped out of it, have you? A girl with a huge head and a terrible face since birth is criticizing Ningning, a natural beauty. I’m seriously laughing.
- You were born with terrible genes, both in looks and intelligence, and you’ve never been pretty, so I don’t know if you understand, but Ningning was a natural beauty even before her debut, and she’s always been gorgeous. Haha, who do you think you are to judge anyone?
- At your age, you’re still posting the same things on forums every day while working hard at manual labor, huh? Lol, you really have that old-timer smell in your tone. Seriously, at your age, you’re still posting the same pictures on Nate Pann over and over while whining about ‘natural beauty’ and ‘plastic surgery.’ What a pitiful life, I feel sorry for you. I just hope I don’t grow old like you.
- This girl probably insults all the female idols mentioned in the post, not just Ningning lol. The target of her insults just changes depending on the situation, but someone like her wouldn’t let any other female idol off the hook lol.
Despite the ongoing debate, many fans and casual listeners agree that Ningning has grown into one of the most visually captivating and vocally gifted idols of her generation. In today’s K-pop world, beauty isn’t just about pre-debut photos—it’s about presence, confidence, and impact.
