Netizens Debate: ILLIT’s Wonhee vs NewJeans’ Hanni Who’s Your Favorite Baby-Faced Idol?

A playful yet heated discussion is circulating online: Between ILLIT’s Wonhee and NewJeans’ Hanni, who embodies the ultimate “baby-faced” charm?

Both idols are praised for their adorably youthful visuals, but recent online debates ask fans to choose purely based on personal preference with some extra tension due to ongoing drama between NewJeans and ILLIT.

One viral post sparked the conversation: “If you just look at their faces, whose style is more your type? Honestly, both Wonhee and Hanni are total baby-face idols.”

Netizen Reactions Include:

• Hanni… Hanni is really so pure and cute, yet also a bit hip and beautiful.
• Honestly, regardless of the controversies, when I think about NewJeans’ music style, concept, and the members’ visual harmony, it really hit my taste so perfectly, and it’s such a huge regret—this kind of idol group might never come out again, damn.
• Honestly, in terms of visuals, it’s Hanni… And she seems to have a broader styling range. She’s cute but can also pull off a hip look. On the other hand, Wonhee has a strong cute image, so she seems to struggle with different concepts. But when it comes to lips, I think Wonhee has the most beautiful ones among all the female idols these days. When I first saw Wonhee, her lips were so plump that I kept zooming in on them. I think I stared at her lips more than I did at any lip model shots, haha.
• Hanni. She was incredibly beautiful in her debut.
• Something about Hanni feels like she’s the top-tier in the fan-loving idol group category.

While the debate was initially lighthearted, some couldn’t help but mention the recent tension between fans of NewJeans and ILLIT – particularly after allegations that HYBE’s handling of the two groups sparked division among fandoms.

Some fans noted that the timing of the comparison feels sensitive, given the controversy, but most insisted the discussion remained respectful and focused purely on visuals and charm.

As more fans join the debate, it’s clear that whether you’re Team Wonhee or Team Hanni, both are beloved for their unique and irresistible charm.