Actress Suzy sparks debate after calling her own looks 'ordinary

South Korean actress Suzy has sparked debate among netizens after describing her own appearance as “ordinary and plain” during a recent interview with ELLE magazine.

Reflecting on her reputation as the “Nation’s First Love,” Suzy explained that she previously did not understand why people associated her face with that sentiment. She noted that she was once told her features were “ordinary and plain,” which allowed viewers to more easily project cinematic emotions onto her characters. Suzy stated she accepted this perspective, noting that it helps her embody various roles and discover new facets of herself.

Public reaction has been largely incredulous, with many fans and netizens disagreeing with her self-assessment. Commenters argued that her ability to look stunning without heavy styling or makeup is a sign of beauty rather than plainness, suggesting terms like “elegant” or “effortlessly pretty” would be more accurate descriptions.