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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