This is what skin really looks like.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
BOYNEXTDOOR’s Taesan is gaining praise after recent unedited airport photos revealed his natural skin texturem including visible acne.
The idol was photographed while heading overseas with member Leehan for the courrèges fashion show, and both press and fansite images quickly spread across online communities. Most of the time, fansites heavily retouch and edit photos of their idols out of love, wanting to present the best sides of them to the public.
Taesan was no exception that day.
However, fans managed to get their hands on unedited photos from the press. These particular shots showed Taesan’s real skin up close.
Instead of flawless, airbrushed perfection, fans noticed natural texture and a few acne marks, something rarely seen in official idol content.
Rather than sparking criticism, the photos received overwhelmingly positive reactions.
ty to this photographer for not editing his gorgeous, real, HUMAN skin 🥹 pic.twitter.com/S2Kv53KWbX
— fae 𓂃⋆.˚ (@veritaefae) March 3, 2026
Many pointed out how refreshing it was to see an idol look real in an industry often criticized for unrealistic beauty standards.
he has never looked sexier https://t.co/5svPCNZlLW
— taebae ᢉ𐭩 (@taegoonsan) March 3, 2026
In an era where editing apps can erase every pore, Taesan’s candid airport photos felt unexpectedly authentic to many fans who love him regardless of his skin.