Beauty and self-care is very important to Korean people, and especially when it comes to K-Pop idols. As artists are considered icons for the daily people, they must act and look perfect at all time. That is why every time we see them on screen, they have perfect hair and makeup done, that is simply their role as idols. Yet, if beauty standards usually comes in pair with makeup, a few idols are the exception. Indeed, some idols turned on live, or showed up at some early morning schedules without makeup, making fans go crazy about their amazing barefaced look.
Certainly, idols look magnificent with some eyeliner and lipstick on, but we have to admit that their bare face isn't bad at all. In fact, some fans ended up preferring their favorite artists barefaced than with makeup, that is to say how handsome or pretty they naturally look. Male or female idol, both category have their handful of kings and queens of beauty. We are quite envious of those idols who look flawless even without makeup, but after all, it is also part of why they are idols. So let's see who are these 7 K-Pop idols looking stunning with and without makeup.
Note: this is not a ranking.
1. Stray Kids' Felix
Felix is known for his incredibly pretty bare face. Without makeup, we get to see even better his freckles, and it is part of his greatest charm. But of course, even without freckles, we cannot deny how handsome Felix's natural looks are. From his cherry lips to his long eyelashes, Felix is perfect in all spots.
2. ONEUS' HwanWoong
ONEUS members are known to often show their bare face through lives and pictures uploaded on various social medias. KeonHee has often been praised for his good looking bare face, but his not the only ONEUS member to look handsome natural look. HwanWoong also looks incredibly stunning both with and without makeup.
3. SEVENTEEN's THE8
THE8 is already known for his outstanding visuals on stage, meaning with makeup. With his enchanting eyes and clear skin, THE8 is really handsome. And this stays even when the makeup is being removed. In some of SEVENTEEN's recent Vlog, fans got to see THE8 barefaced, and his looks were still ethereal.
4. MONSTA X's ShowNu
ShowNu has very impressive visuals to begin with. He looks very mature and masculine already giving him quite the aura. But make up is not what does the trick, it is simply ShowNu's natural handsomeness. Whatever haircut or makeup he may wear, his natural beauty will remain, making him look always super handsome.
5. THE BOYZ SangYeon
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SangYeon is also a very handsome looking male idols, he has a strong charisma on stage and always looks his best. And it is also true off stage, without makeup. SangYeon simply looks stunning with his natural look, nobody can deny it. We wish he would show himself barefaced more often.
6. TWICE's NaYeon
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Male idols can look good without makeup on, and so do female idols. Starting with NaYeon, who isn't afraid to show her natural beauty without makeup at every occasion. Indeed, in many of the group's vlog, we get to have a glimpse at NaYeon's bare face, which looks just as pretty as when she wears makeup.
7. IU
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Korea's national icon singer IU is also on the list of idols who are looking amazing barefaced. No wonder IU is loved by all, not only her talent but her beauty is also limitless. With her bright sparkling eyes and outstanding visuals, IU really is the top star of Korea.
Many more idols are looking stunning and ethereal bare faced, but we rarely get the chance to see them like that. Hopefully, in the future we'll get more sneak peak at their natural looks.
