Recently, a post was circulating in online communities showing a street fashion photoshoot taken by a magazine when Son Ye-jin was 17 years old. The images originally appeared in fashion magazine Kiki, showing her pre-debut look under her birth name, Son Eon-jin.
In the resurfaced photos, Son Ye-jin appears with a completely natural face and noticeably fuller cheeks, and was wearing braces at the time.
She was featured in the magazine’s “street fashionista” section under the headline “Innocent Princess”highlighting his youthful charm even before his official entertainment debut.
At the time, she was wearing a white skirt and sleeveless top, paired with a unique backpack that reflected the fashion trends of the early 2000s.
According to the magazine’s original description, her expression stood out due to her natural and slightly reserved pose: “Even when she was asked to smile, she kept her mouth closed because she had braces.”
The report also highlighted her attention to fashion despite being a teenager still at school.
When the photos spread online, netizens quickly reacted with mixed but mostly nostalgic comments:
- She is a natural beauty.
- So innocent and pure.
- Its vibe is completely different now.
- Is this really Son Ye-jin?
- She was cute then.
Some have also noted how its appearance has evolved over time, while acknowledging its long-standing visual appeal.
Son Ye-jin officially debuted in 1999 during her senior year of high school through a commercial modeling campaign.
She later became famous thanks to successful films such as The Classic, A moment to remember, My wife got marriedAND Negotiationbecoming one of Korea’s most recognized romantic film actresses.
On television, he consolidated his status with dramas such as Something in the rain and global success Crash landing on youwhich greatly expanded his international popularity.
Son Ye-jin married actor Hyun Bin in 2022 and the couple welcomed a son, becoming one of the most high-profile Korean celebrity families.
Recently, both stars also gained attention for being nominated in major award categories at the upcoming Baeksang Arts Awards, further fueling public interest in their careers.
Sources: Daum | My daily newspaper
