"The Initiative Over Appearance Belongs to Me"... Actress Jung Ye-seo Speaks on the True Standards of Beauty

Actress Jung Ye-seo shared her honest views regarding appearance-related concerns felt when comparing one's daily life to the images of others exposed through social media. Recently, through her own channel, Jung Ye-seo shared her thoughts on appearance during the process of applying makeup and the attitude required to overcome these feelings.

The Discrepancy Between the 'Prettiest Moments' on SNS and My Daily Life

Jung Ye-seo cited the structure of social media as one of the major reasons why modern people struggle with their appearance. In the video, Jung Ye-seo explained that social media has a structure where top-tier content is primarily exposed, and that as users click on specific types of content, similar content continues to appear in their feeds.

In particular, Jung Ye-seo mentioned, "We do not see average people on SNS; we see the content that people have reacted to the most." She pointed out that the photos people post on SNS are not every moment of their lives, but the result of recording and retouching the briefest, most beautiful moments. Therefore, she added that if one compares their own ordinary daily life to the most perfect moments of others, they cannot help but feel miserable.

How to Take the Initiative Over Appearance from Others and Bring It to Yourself

While agreeing that appearance is an important factor in determining first impressions and is an individual asset, Jung Ye-seo emphasized not handing over the initiative of appearance evaluation to others. She said that the purpose of managing one's appearance should not be to hear words of being pretty from others.

Jung Ye-seo suggested shifting the management of appearance into the realm of 'self-care.' She explained that rather than chasing physical changes tailored to the standards of others, it is important to feel a sense of loving and caring for oneself, such as feeling healthy through exercise or dressing according to a body type that suits oneself. She emphasized an attitude of taking initiative over one's appearance, stating, "You just need to bring the purpose of beauty to yourself rather than to others."

The Process of Finding One's Own Charm Without Stealing the Beauty of Others

Jung Ye-seo distinguished between envying the beauty of others and striving to resemble the appearance of others. She expressed concern that trying to adopt specific physical traits of others can ultimately lead to the disappearance of one's own self. Based on what she has felt while working as an actress, she explained that what makes a person charming is not just simple facial features, but also facial expressions, way of speaking, atmosphere, posture, the way one dresses, and the attitude toward oneself.

Stating that she is in the process of finding herself, Jung Ye-seo mentioned her 'smiling face' as a beauty she has recently discovered. She conveyed that it is more important to find a way to live without hating one's own face rather than searching for a perfect face, leaving a message that one must love oneself so that others can love them as well.