Well-Known Girl Group’s “Real Life” Photos Face Strong Criticism

LE SSERAFIM is facing backlash over recent photos that show a more natural look of the members.

The controversy started after an online community post racked up nearly 200,000 views, sharing screenshots of the girl group that many said looked far from their usual polished images. Fans and netizens quickly called out the photos for showing the members with heavily retouched or unflattering appearances.

The hottest target? Hong Eunchae. Comments pointed out her photos looked “strangely retouched,” and some even said “Average women in their 20s and 30s who hang around Hongdae are prettier than they are.”

Screenshots from the post show the members in casual, unfiltered moments:

Netizens didn’t hold back:

“I feel like they wouldn’t get this much hate if they came out after honing in on their skills…so sad.”

“They can’t dress for shit.”

“How did Kim Chae Won become a celebrity? Did she get in as a foreign worker model?”

“Sakura’s proportions are cursed…”

The group’s reputation took another hit since Hong Eunchae was recently called out for a video where she appeared to “mock” Korea, which sparked divided opinions.

As the situation grows, LE SSERAFIM and their agency are staying quiet. Fans and critics alike are watching closely to see how the group will handle the backlash.