Currently, Korean netizens are discussing whether they prefer how Red Velvet member Wendy looks now compared to before.

Wendy debuted as a member of Red Velvet in 2014 as the group's main vocalist. Though she does not have a visual position, the idol earned love for her adorable girl-next-door feats, with fair skin, a high nose bridge, and large eyes. However, fans have noticed that throughout the years, the idol's visuals have changed.

Now, people are discussing which "version" of Wendy they prefer.

Photos of Red Velvet Wendy Before & Now Garner Attention

On April 2, 2024, a post titled "I find Wendy much prettier now" was uploaded to the popular South Korean online community forum Nate Pann.

In the post, the original poster (OP) shared several photos of Wendy's visuals "before," with the images taken between 2014 and 2019.

The "now" photos are pictures of Wendy taken in 2024.

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According to the OP, they prefer how Wendy looks now, stating her visuals in the past looked "tacky," and she does not understand why people are looking down on her new look. They stated that Wendy looks prettier after losing weight and getting cosmetic surgery.

They state that now she stands out more as a celebrity, with visuals that make them gasp.

K-Netz Compared Red Velvet Wendy Visuals Before vs Now

Soon, Korean netizens flooded the comment section to express their opinions.

Some believe that Wendy looked the prettiest when she lost her baby weight, dieted, and managed her weight, but did not undergo any cosmetic surgery. This is around 2018–2019, when the Red Velvet member popularized the "Wendy Cut" among Korean women.

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Others, however, agreed with the OP and slammed people who denied Wendy underwent cosmetic surgery.

While people agree that she initially got surgery due to the facial injuries she sustained during the 2019 SBS Gayo Daejejeon rehearsals, when she fell off the stage, they cannot deny she got further plastic surgery after to change her visuals.

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Many are saying this is not a bad thing and only enhances Wendy's beauty, so people should not deny that she went under the knife. However, some hope she knows when to stop so that her visuals don't falter.

Some comments read,

• "I think Wendy looked the prettiest when she was just dieting and didn't touch her face. At the time, she popularized the 'Wendy Cut.'"
• "It's fascinating how someone can change. Seeing this makes me realize Roh Jeong Ui did not just lose weight... There has to be another reason behind this."
• "Fans get so triggered when Wendy's cosmetic surgery gets mentioned. It's true that her visuals changed when she got sick, but it's also true she got more."
• "You really need to wear glasses if you think she didn't change. It's totally different."
• "But the issue is that her face keeps continuing to change..."

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Alexa Lopez