Actress Han Ga In captured widespread attention after revealing her latest transformation in a YouTube video, where she underwent a "romance fantasy webnovel illustration" makeover.
The 43-year-old actress, known for her love of Korean romance fantasy web novels, aimed to give her viewers a dramatic "2D" look following her previous K-pop idol-inspired transformation.
Before starting the makeover, Han Ga In explained her inspiration. She said she was attempting the 2D look for her audience who enjoyed her prior K-pop transformation, noting, "I wanted to try a style that blends fantasy webnovel aesthetics with a realistic portrayal for my fans."
Makeup artist Liu, who worked on the transformation, responded to Han's concept by carefully crafting the look. According to Liu's Instagram, the process involved emphasizing sharp contours and vivid highlights to achieve an almost illustration-like effect.
Liu said, "When Han showed me her inspiration images, I knew we had to create something that felt straight out of a webnovel illustration while still keeping her natural charm."
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The results were shared through the YouTube video and Liu's Instagram account, quickly going viral across online communities like theqoo. Fans praised Han Ga In's striking new appearance, with one user on theqoo commenting, "She's seriously so beautiful." Wow..." Another added, "The dimension and depth of her features? Just wow."
Others wrote, "She looks so AI. Like the whole thing looks so unreal, but she's real," and "What a doll! She looks even more like a romance-fantasy illustration than the actual illustrations themselves. Like wow..."
Koreaboo highlighted that the transformation demonstrates the actress's enduring appeal, noting that fans were particularly amazed by how her makeup created a "living 2D character" effect. Many commented that the makeover rivals computer-generated imagery, emphasizing Han Ga In's ability to blur the lines between reality and fantasy.
The video continues to attract attention online, with fans applauding both Han Ga In's beauty and Liu's artistry. As theqoo observed, moments like these illustrate the actress's ability to captivate audiences across generations, combining traditional charm with modern, visually striking aesthetics.
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