Well-Known Female Idol’s Candid Photos Ignite Mixed Responses

Red Velvet’s Irene is facing mixed reactions after fan-taken photos of her surfaced online showing her natural look.

The photos popped off recently, hitting 50,000 views on an online community. The images captured Irene in unedited, everyday moments — no filters, no fancy edits.

Fans quickly noticed her natural beauty still stands out even in rough lighting and low-quality shots.

Even with a mask on, netizens agreed her visuals don’t lie.

The reaction? Mostly positive.

“So freaking pretty…wish I could marry her.”
Fan comment

“It’s interesting that she suits the thick eyebrows.”
Another fan

“She debuted in her twenties at SM with just her face card.”
Online user

But not everyone was kind. Some felt it’s time to move on from Irene as an idol.

“Are we still talking about Irene? Let’s move on to Hearts2Hearts.”
Critic

“Doesn’t she have a huge problem with her personality?”
Negative comment

“She’s so short, and you can only see her wrinkle lines in person.”
Harsh opinion

The visual buzz around Irene is real. But the personality critiques and calls to move on highlight the divided fan mood.

As of now, no official response from Irene or SM Entertainment.