aespa Winter Faces Backlash Over Barefaced Visuals Without Makeup

aespa’s Winter is facing harsh backlash after her barefaced airport look went viral.

Winter was spotted at Gimpo Airport returning from an overseas schedule. Her natural, makeup-free appearance quickly caught attention online, especially amid ongoing dating rumors linking her to BTS’ Jungkook.

The controversy began when a video of Winter’s barefaced visuals started circulating widely on social media.

Fans quickly reacted—while many praised her cute and natural look, the post was flooded with brutal and toxic comments targeting her appearance. Some called her “scary” without makeup, while others left vicious remarks about her visuals.

“Pov
Winter Without makeup is so scary”
— nivadiiiis (@dalidayoan)

“This is the ugliest creature help put those 34kg makeup and stop scaring ppl”
— yewz (@yellowjenniie)

“Her face is huge af”
— Sugrpie (@btstanked0000)

“wow this is gross”
— ۦ (@fourthstrikke)

“all those surgeries but still this ugly oh winwhore really have that talent huh ”
— cherrynakinda ia busy (@morningkoov)

As the situation unfolded, Winter’s airport appearance reignited the BTS Jungkook dating rumors, adding more fuel to the online fire.

aespa Winter’s Airport Look Reignites BTS Jungkook Dating Rumors

Despite the wave of hate, many fans continue to support Winter, praising her confidence and natural beauty.

Winter remains active in her schedule, but the backlash over her barefaced look highlights the harsh scrutiny K-pop idols face in public.