Popular 4th Gen Idol’s Unexpected Facial Feature Change Triggers Major Reactions

A viral post about IVE‘s Leeseo has become one of the hottest topics on Pann, racking up over 75,000 views as netizens debate whether the idol’s jawline has changed since her debut.

The original post questioned if Leeseo’s jaw had grown, comparing her debut-era visuals to more recent appearances. Along with the speculation about her bone structure, the post also included criticism of her styling — particularly her hair and makeup — calling on her agency, Starship Entertainment, to improve her image.

Leeseo was so pretty when she first debuted.
Looking at her recent photos, did her jaw really grow..?

I hope at least her hair and makeup can go back to how it was in the beginning..
Seriously, Starship, can’t you at least do something about her hair?

— Viral Pann post

This isn’t the first time visuals of younger idols have become a topic of debate as they mature naturally in the public eye. Leeseo, who debuted in IVE at a young age, is now entering her late teens, a time when facial features often continue developing. Still, the post has caused mixed reactions among netizens, with some believing the changes are significant and others defending the idol.

In the top-voted comments, many netizens shared thoughts about her bone structure, weight loss, and the cultural beauty standards that might be influencing how her face is perceived.

• “Looks like her jaw grew.”
• “I think her bone structure really did change.”
• “She had the kind of face where the jaw was bound to grow.”
• “It’s not that her jaw grew—she just lost even more weight and all her baby fat, so all the fat in her face is gone, and now her facial contours are really pronounced. That makes the width of her face stand out more by comparison, no? But her face is still f***ing small and her face shape is pretty, so it’s fine.”
• “If this were the West, people would be saying her jaw is pretty and small. But because of Korean men and their busted idea of masculinity with their blurry, round chins, they’re freaking out saying her jaw grew and she looks masculine. F*** off.”