Red Velvet’s Wendy sparks debate on her appearance before vs now: ‘She looks unnatural’

A heated debate about Red Velvet Wendy’s appearance took place between K-Netz and K-pop fans on a popular web forum. They discussed whether she looked better in the past or at present.

The “HAPPINESS: My Dear, ReVe1uv”tour came to an end on August 2 to 4, with the quintet performing at the Seoul Olympic Handball Stadium for their 2024 Fan-Con Tour.

The event celebrating its 10th debut anniversary was completely sold out, and it also reached a global audience through its online broadcast via Beyond Live.

After the event, the five members received a lot of attention for their photos and videos from the three-day concert, showcasing their enduring youthful appearances and talents even after ten years.

Among the members, Wendy became a topic of discussion when netizens noticed alterations in her facial features from her debut until now.

In the past, fans were adamant that she was more beautiful with her pure and innocent appearance. She also possessed the luxurious and striking Korean-American features that distinguished her from the rest of the quintet at the time.

Red Velvet Wendy Spark Debate If She's Prettier Before vs Now: 'She Looks Unnatural' — (Photo : Wendy before (Nate Pann))

“If we take the typical standard of beauty, her current face may be prettier, but she doesn’t have the luxury she had at the beginning of her debut… That rich girl vibe gives her a Korean-American vibe! That luxury is gone… Wendy, please stop! Don’t touch her facial features anymore.”

“I think she was the prettiest when the Wendy cut trend first started. It’s a shame that she’s so addicted to plastic surgery now.”

“Power Up Wendy was a true legend.”

“The eyes are her eyes, but the nose is so unnatural. I liked Wendy’s natural and innocent face. I don’t know if it was unavoidable because of her facial injury, but anyway, it’s a shame.”

In 2019, it is said that she reached the height of her popularity when she introduced the “Wendy cut”hairstyle, which quickly became a popular trend among both K-pop idols and fans.

However, netizens have expressed disappointment, claiming that her beauty is reminiscent of the stereotypical “Gangnam”beauty due to speculations of her undergoing “double eyelid surgery,”nose enhancement, and other cosmetic procedures.

While some fans may still prefer Wendy’s previous appearance, there are also those who appreciate her current look, which showcases her more mature side. In the past, she was sometimes seen as looking more like a foreigner, but her recent visual transformation has brought her aesthetic in line with the rest of the group.

“Sorry, but her face looks so pretty right now.”

“Huh, it’s much better now.”

“But I think she looks better now than before.”

“Anyone can see that she’s pretty, but why are you bringing up old photos and saying that she was prettier in the past? Are you upset because her aesthetics were ruined, or because she became pretty, and you are jealous?”