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's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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