STAYC's Seeun is well-known for her stunning looks, which gained her popularity even before her debut. But during a recent live broadcast, she opened up about her insecurities.

In a clip from the broadcast, Seeun admitted that she felt unattractive without makeup in a photo. Yoon, her fellow group member, tried to comfort her and boost her self-esteem.

Yoon reassured Seeun that she was not ugly and encouraged her to believe in herself. Although Seeun thanked Yoon, her emotions seemed to be on the verge of tears.

Yoon: You're not ugly!

Seeun: Thank you…

Yoon: Why do you think that?

Seeun: Thank you…

Yoon: Why? Why?

Seeun: I really felt ugly… I'm serious… You'd be shocked if you saw the photo.

Yoon: Even at your "worst" moments, you're like Aphrodite.

Seeun: Thank you.

Yoon: Believe in yourself… Believe in your own beauty.

Seeun: Thank you.

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This heartfelt moment was shared widely, with 534.3K views on X (formerly Twitter) and 972.2K views on TikTok at the time of writing.

Fans were surprised by Seeun's confession, especially because many were initially drawn to STAYC because of the group's visuals. Nonetheless, they were grateful that Yoon was there to offer such positive and supportive words.

Netizens say:

"It's sad to witness this vulnerability, but it's real for idols. Seeun is genuinely beautiful. I hope she realizes it soon."

"Seeun caught my attention in STAYC because of her stunning looks."

"Seeun's visuals are what got me into STAYC."

"Yoon is so sweet; I'm glad she reassured Seeun. She needs to see herself the way we do."

"As someone with insecurities, what Yoon said to Seeun is something I'd love to hear."

"She's so pretty; why does she say she's ugly? She's NOT. Seeun is so beautiful."

"Seeing Seeun struggle with self-image reminds me that we all have our human moments that we don't always talk about."

"I started tearing up; Seeun is an idol I relate to a lot, and I just wish she saw herself the way we do. She's perfect, truly."

"Seeun is undeniably beautiful."

"She's literally the prettiest. Love Seeun."

"Stop, Seeun is literally so beautiful."

"Seeun, my sweet beloved, you're perfect."

We hope Seeun sees herself as we all do – beautiful inside and out!

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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