K-Netz Express Dissatisfaction About ILLIT Wonhee Being Visuals of Group: ‘She’s Not Ugly But’

A heated debate was sparked among K-netizens in an online community, discussing whether Wonhee is deserving of being the main visual of ILLIT.

On May 12, an OP expressed their dissatisfaction on Nate Pann by writing an article about Wonhee potentially being the visual member of the group, saying, “(She’s) not the best visual member. She’s cute, but…”

The author continued by sharing unedited photos of the celebrity captured by journalists, which primarily depicted Wonhee’s “unfavorable”appearance, in order to reinforce their viewpoint.

Despite the absence of official visuals announced by Belift Lab or HYBE, Wonhee has gained significant popularity among fans and has even been chosen as a potential “It Girl”in the 5th-generation era.

She was receiving a lot of attention for her doll-like facial features, which included her round boba eyes (round, dark, and shiny). She was also making headlines for her naturally voluminous hair.

Upon her debut, she gained widespread attention for her heart-shaped hairstyle and “magnetic”makeup, instantly establishing herself as a fashion influencer at a remarkably young age.

Despite her young age, the 16-year-old member has faced criticism for her perceived lack of expression and baby fat. This has left some netizens questioning the reason behind her hype and popularity.

According to certain fans, it would be more beneficial to promote Minju as the main visual and representative of the group. Her stunning looks deserve to be highlighted, and her vocal talents should also be given the spotlight.

Many of the comments expressed frustration at the fact that Wonhee is being categorized solely as a visual, stating:

“Her face is so-so. I wish her eyes wouldn’t be so wide open.”

“Princess Fiona.”

“When did Wonhee become ILLIT visuals? I told you it’s Minju.”

“To be honest, the visuals of ILLIT is Minju. What’s wrong with your eyes? Wonhee is not ugly, but she’s not pretty either.”

“She looks like a piggy bank.”

“Minju is the prettiest. The rest are just like kids.”

Currently, the post has accumulated approximately 220k views, but not all of the feedback was negative. In fact, many internet users came to Wonhee’s defense and emphasized why she is a deserving candidate for ILLIT’s visual member position.

Below are a few of the comments:

“She hasn’t lost her baby fat yet, so I think she will be prettier in the future if she loses her baby fat and does a diet as she becomes more mature. Since she’s still too young, I feel like she’s being criticized more for no reason because she hasn’t lost her baby spirit yet.”

“No, you idiots. No matter how wrong HYBE is, you can’t tell that she’s ugly. It’s because she’s still young and her baby fats haven’t gone away. Her facial features are distinct and she’s really pretty, right? The photo was drastically reduced, but the facial features themselves are all very pretty and cute.”

“If she loses her baby fats, she’s like Jang Wonyoung.”

“She’s pretty. The baby is also innocent so let’s leave her alone.”