SNSD YoonA Sparks Debate Over Being Called ‘Legendary Visuals’

In a virtual community, K-netz debated whether SNSD YoonA’s beauty truly deserves to be labeled as a “legend of legends,”while also comparing her to other famous Korean celebrities.

On Nate Pann, a user wrote an article about a K-pop idol titled “I’m afraid to say it, but I’m not sure if YoonA is deserving of being called a legend for her looks.”

The OP clarified that they do not think YoonA is ugly at all and actually find her to be very pretty. However, they are confused by the level of hype surrounding her and the titles people have given her such as “goddess that will never be seen in the entertainment scene again.”

(Photo : YoonA (Nate Pann))

The original poster then sparked a debate about whether she would receive the same treatment if her name was not associated with the iconic girl group, Girls’ Generation.

Upon its posting, the article quickly gained over 94k views and sparked mixed reactions about the idol.

In the comments, many netizens expressed their agreement with the author’s comparison of YoonA’s visuals to other celebrities. They also offered critiques of her facial features and beauty points.

(Photo : YoonA (Nate Pann))

Some of the comments are listed below:

“What should I say, she’s really pretty and has a deer-type beauty, but she looks so dry she’s like a branch of a tree.”

“Ah, I agree. Even in my opinion, YoonA is really pretty, but there are many women who look even prettier. I won’t mention them, but anyway, I understand.”

“Personally, I think someone with looks like Suzy is the best.”

“I also thought that among the second generation of singers, Suzy and Sulli were the prettiest and that Nana was prettier than YoonA.”

(Photo : YoonA (Nate Pann))

However, on the other hand, half of the commenters defended YoonA and ridiculed the OP for being unfamiliar with K-pop. Fans of YoonA, known as SONEs, shared photos and GIFs of her iconic moments where she exuded her unmatched beauty.

Additionally, they highlighted that beyond her physical appearance, what truly made the star irreplaceable were her exceptional abilities and multifaceted character.

Throughout her 17-year career, YoonA has never been involved in any negative controversies, consistently maintaining a positive reputation among both fans and K-media for nearly two decades. Whether on or off camera, she remains dedicated to performing good deeds not only in South Korea, but also beyond its borders.

(Photo : YoonA (Nate Pann))

With this in mind, when individuals mention YoonA’s top-notch appearance, they are not only describing her external features but also her inner beauty.

“This is obviously an article to just insult YoonA. Anyone can see that she’s a goddess, but are these people criticizing her visuals think this is the right time? Crazy. They are most likely squids next to YoonA.”

“Looking at the comments, I guess I should just ignore it when someone also says something about my looks… They say the world’s most beautiful celebrity is not pretty, haha.”

“Center YoonA. She shines when she’s with other people. She looks kind, innocent, clean, and affectionate, and her private life is also clean, so she’s being praised for it.”