Girls' Generation member YoonA sparked online chatter after her guest appearance at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, with viewers saying how her beauty outshone what they had felt was lackluster styling.
As per Koreaboo On November 19, the idol made an appearance on the red carpet, attracting attention with her bold red strapless gown. The dress first seemed to have a tied detail at the front, but more photos that came out later showed that it was designed to be flower-like, with fabric extending from the center.
Accompanied by a neutral observation in coverage of the event, it noted the ceremony at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, where YoonA took photo-ops on the red carpet.
Her makeup was kept simple: a natural base and light eyebrows that emphasized a minimalistic look.
As netizens took to the online discussion boards to share their opinions, one user wrote, "It always feels like YoonA's hair and makeup never live up to her face. She's so pretty, but they could make her look even prettier—feels like they're not doing her justice."
Another viewer said, "Putting aside whether red suits her or not, the dress itself is just ugly. But honestly, the stylist's sense has always been like that—always bad."
A separate comment shared a brief reaction: "She's pretty."
Additional opinions continued to criticize the styling, with one netizen commenting, "YoonA is gorgeous, but the dress is so ugly. It would've been nicer if it were brighter and had a younger vibe."
One commenter even gave a more mixed perspective, adding, "The color suits Yoona well, but the design is kinda disappointing."
Despite the varying reactions, many posts on online communities indicated that YoonA's visuals were the most striking elements of her look, with several commenters noting that she made an otherwise mediocre outfit and makeup style shine. It showed how, without fail, her appearance at high-profile events brings out criticism and praise.
The report further added that while some fans wanted the star to make bold choices in styling in the future, others thought her natural beauty was strong enough to pull off any look on the red carpet.
Separately, Yoona's upcoming fan meeting has sparked debate after viral seat map photos showed large sections of the venue unsold, raising questions about the strength of her core fandom despite her continued public popularity.
Online commenters argued that Yoona's shift toward acting may have weakened her dedicated fanbase, contrasting her with idols like Taeyeon, who maintain strong solo followings. As discussions spread across platforms like Pann Nate, many are watching to see whether ticket sales improve before the December 20 event.
