The two photos were taken days apart.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
A recent post comparing two photos of aespa‘s Winter with and without makeup has gone viral among Korean netizens.
| @imwinter/Instagram
In one image, captured during her recent airport appearance, Winter is seen with minimal to no makeup.
In contrast, a photo from her stage appearance at SMTOWN in Fukuoka shows her wearing a full face of makeup.
The supposed “stark differnce” was highlighted by the post on Pann which has since become a hot topic.
Winter really looks completely different depending on her makeup…
Is this even the same person?
— Viral post on Pann
In the comments, netizens strongly pushed back against OP’s suggestion. Many stated that Winter looks insanely pretty regardless of the amount of makeup.
- “She’s just insanely pretty though…?”
- “Judging by today’s reactions, she must be getting a lot of attention; it looks like about 10 hate posts popped up in just a few hours.”
- “All I can think is that her skin looks amazing.”
- “Doesn’t everyone already know Winter is pretty even bare-faced? Seriously, going out of your way to dig up the absolute worst photo and post this. Don’t you feel embarrassed?”
- “Stop trying to pit Karina and Winter against each other.”

