At the opening ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival (Biff 2025), Kim Yoo-Jung became the unexpected attention center-but not for the reasons why fans usually expect. Known for his fresh view and similar to a doll and the longtime title as a “national sister” of Korea, the actress shocked the crowd with a significantly different appearance that quickly became a hot topic online.
Kim Yoo-Jung appeared on the red carpet with the hair left naturally, but it seemed more subtle and less vibrant than usual. His trick also aroused criticism, with many Netizen who underlined that his face seemed less radiant and softer than in past appearances.
The largest controversy, however, came from his dress. The dress presented a completely covered top that even hidden her arms, combined with a high custodian bold on the bottom. Instead of looking elegant and chic, the style was widely described how to make it older than its real age.
The Stark transformation led to a flood of online comments:
- Who designed it like this?
- Where are his arms? This dress is so confused.
- Even her hair looks weak … it doesn’t look like the kim yoo jung we know.
- This dress does not adapt to her – makes her much older.
While some defended his attempt to feel a more mature and daring aspect, most agreed that the style did not highlight its natural charm.
Despite the opinions divided on his images, Kim Yoo-Jung is at Biff 2025 for something more than the simple red carpet. He is promoting his next drama Dear X, where he plays Baek Ah-Jin, a glamorous star with a manipulative and dangerous side. The role is considered one of its most demanding, removing it from its sweet longtime image in a darker and complex character.
Critics claim that this project could be a turning point in her career, giving her the opportunity to lose the “child actress” label once and for all.
Sources: Kenh14
