Netizens are actively expressing their opinions on the frequent use of colored contact lenses by K-pop idols, a trend that has recently gained popularity as a fashion statement.

Discussions on an online forum revolved around screencaps of idols donning vibrant contact lenses, often featured prominently to enhance their already striking appearances.

One post, focusing on LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae and Stray Kids' Felix, drew particular attention with the original caption stating, "It's not pretty, it's just scary."

Comments on the post varied, with some describing the excessive use of these lenses as "monstrous" and others acknowledging that Eunchae's lenses appeared less unusual.

Speculations arose among netizens, with some suggesting that these lenses serve as props to amplify the idols' stage presence, while others attributed their eerie appearance to the intense lighting on stage.

The discussion reflects the diverse opinions within the K-pop community regarding the use of colored contact lenses as a fashion element.

Reactions from netizens include:

"They look so uncanny..."
"They might be necessary for the bright, hard lighting on stage"
"I think they look scary in the photos but pretty in the videos"
"I find them pretty haha"
"I don't think Eunchae's are that scary. She just tends to be in a group with a very strong on-stage concept as well."
"Zombie lenses are the ones that are really scary..."
"The idol lenses back in the 2010s were also mindboggling..."
"It should be their own individual choice"
"They actually don't look very ideal to me, but I guess the idols need to shock their audiences with their visuals as per their job"
"The whole point is that the lenses are uncanny and uncomfortable to see, though...let's not refer to the idols themselves"

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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