{"id":437638,"date":"2026-03-27T06:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=437638"},"modified":"2026-03-27T06:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:34:14","slug":"mannequin-choi-jun-hee-saffiche-sans-maquillage-suscite-nombreuses-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/model-choi-jun-hees-appearance-without-makeup-sparks-numerous-reactions-437638","title":{"rendered":"This model appears without makeup and sparks numerous reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Korean model and influencer Choi Jun Hee recently garnered attention after sharing a video of herself without makeup. Known for her meticulously crafted appearances on social media, she chose to show her natural face, a stark contrast to the image usually associated with her posts.<\/p>\n<h2> A natural video that surprises internet users<\/h2>\n<p> In the short clip posted on Instagram, Choi Jun Hee first appears wearing glasses and no makeup, adopting a deliberately simple style. The video then shows a transition to her usual look, characterized by more elaborate makeup. This visual contrast quickly sparked numerous reactions online, with some netizens expressing surprise at this &quot;transformation.&quot; <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWRIvk2E4yG\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWRIvk2E4yG\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by \u05b8 \u300c \uc900\ud76c \u300d (@1_6_9._9)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> A post shared before an important event<\/h2>\n<p> This statement comes as the model prepares to celebrate her wedding, scheduled for May. Through this post, she seems to have wanted to show a more personal side of her public image, highlighting a natural look rarely seen on her social media.<\/p>\n<p>Choi Jun Hee is also known as the daughter of South Korean actress Choi Jin Sil, a prominent figure in her country&#39;s entertainment industry. For several years, she has been developing her own online presence, particularly through her fashion and lifestyle content.<\/p>\n<h2> A reflection on image on social media<\/h2>\n<p> The video is accompanied by a humorous message urging viewers not to judge a book by its cover, a theme frequently explored by content creators. By showcasing different facets of her image, South Korean model and influencer Choi Jun Hee illustrates how social media can influence public perception.<\/p>\n<p>The reactions observed demonstrate a continued interest in content that emphasizes authenticity. Several internet users highlighted their appreciation for this approach, believing it contributes to a more realistic portrayal of everyday life.<\/p>\n<h2> Between public image and spontaneity<\/h2>\n<p> This type of publication also reflects an evolution in digital practices, where many public figures choose to alternate between highly produced content and more spontaneous moments. This approach allows them to maintain a direct connection with their audience while diversifying the formats they offer.<\/p>\n<p>By sharing this makeup-free video, South Korean model and influencer Choi Jun Hee finally puts forward a more nuanced view of public image, reminding us that appearances broadcast online often result from specific aesthetic choices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"South Korean model and influencer Choi Jun Hee recently garnered attention after sharing a video of herself without...","protected":false},"author":8385,"featured_media":437639,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5724],"tags":[97759],"class_list":["post-437638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mannequins","tag-news"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cette-mannequin-saffiche-sans-maquillage-et-suscite-de-nombreuses-reactions-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cette-mannequin-saffiche-sans-maquillage-et-suscite-de-nombreuses-reactions-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cette-mannequin-saffiche-sans-maquillage-et-suscite-de-nombreuses-reactions.jpg","author":{"name":"Julia Perez","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cropped-julia_perez-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":5724,"name":"Models","slug":"mannequins","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5892,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Models section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> tells the stories, voices and looks of models from around the world, with special attention to those widening beauty standards: plus-size and curvy models, models over 50 and unconventional beauties. Profiles, photo shoots and first-hand accounts showcase body diversity in fashion.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Models section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plus-size and curvy models<\/strong>: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Denise Bidot and other models changing how curvy bodies are seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Models over 50<\/strong>: careers that keep going or start late, and gray hair worn proudly on the runway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-hand accounts<\/strong>: weight criticism, beauty pressure, regretted cosmetic procedures: models share what happens behind the scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style and looks<\/strong>: beach outfits, vintage dresses, corsets and retro pieces, model looks that inspire our own wardrobes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse backgrounds<\/strong>: from Japan to India by way of Mongolia, models shaking up an industry that long looked the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do plus-size models matter so much?<\/h2>\n<p>Plus-size models let you see a garment on a body close to your own, which helps you picture yourself in it and choose your size. Their presence in campaigns and on runways also carries symbolic weight: it shows that a curvy body can be photographed with the same aesthetic standards as any other. Many of them use their platform to speak out about fatphobia, photo retouching or mental health, and have become leading voices of the body positivity movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on models<\/h2>\n<p>Our guiding principle: talk about models through their careers, their style and what they have to say, rather than through comments on their weight. When one of them changes shape, we share her words, not the judgments aimed at her. From international supermodels to models spotted on social media, the same rule applies: no body is a \u201cbefore\u201d or an \u201cafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The story of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/hayley-hasselhoff-mannequin-plus-size-casse-codes-beaute-429611\">Hayley Hasselhoff, a plus-size model challenging beauty norms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/japanese-model-nicole-fujita-is-shaking-things-up-428364\">Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model<\/a> shaking up the rules with a smile.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/greek-model-ghanem-fascinates-internet-users-437257\">Grece Ghanem, a model in her 60s<\/a> who proves style has no age.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/fattened-criticized-model-appearance-breaks-silence-438092\">model criticized for her appearance<\/a> breaks her silence.<\/li>\n<li>The career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/daphne-selfes-journey-as-an-active-model-until-age-97-437713\">Daphne Selfe, who kept modeling until 97<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a plus-size model?<\/h3>\n<p>A plus-size model, also called a curve model, models clothing beyond the sizes usually shown on the runway. There's no official threshold: agencies and brands set their own criteria, which vary by country and by type of work, whether runway, catalog or advertising.<\/p>\n<h3>What's the difference between plus-size and curvy models?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cPlus size\u201d refers to a size category, while \u201ccurvy\u201d describes a figure with pronounced curves, especially at the hips and bust. A curvy model may wear in-between sizes, between straight sizes and plus sizes, often called midsize. None of these labels has an official definition, and some models reject them.<\/p>\n<h3>Who are the most famous plus-size models?<\/h3>\n<p>Among the best-known plus-size models internationally are Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Tara Lynn and Denise Bidot. They have posed for major brands and fashion magazines, and use their fame to champion broader body representation.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\">Inclusive modeling<\/a> section, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/devenir-mannequin-grande-taille\">becoming a plus-size model<\/a>, our advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/castings\">plus-size castings<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\">Body positive<\/a> articles.<\/p>","parent":920,"count":216,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5724,"category_count":216,"category_description":"<p>The Models section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> tells the stories, voices and looks of models from around the world, with special attention to those widening beauty standards: plus-size and curvy models, models over 50 and unconventional beauties. Profiles, photo shoots and first-hand accounts showcase body diversity in fashion.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Models section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plus-size and curvy models<\/strong>: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Denise Bidot and other models changing how curvy bodies are seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Models over 50<\/strong>: careers that keep going or start late, and gray hair worn proudly on the runway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-hand accounts<\/strong>: weight criticism, beauty pressure, regretted cosmetic procedures: models share what happens behind the scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style and looks<\/strong>: beach outfits, vintage dresses, corsets and retro pieces, model looks that inspire our own wardrobes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse backgrounds<\/strong>: from Japan to India by way of Mongolia, models shaking up an industry that long looked the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do plus-size models matter so much?<\/h2>\n<p>Plus-size models let you see a garment on a body close to your own, which helps you picture yourself in it and choose your size. Their presence in campaigns and on runways also carries symbolic weight: it shows that a curvy body can be photographed with the same aesthetic standards as any other. Many of them use their platform to speak out about fatphobia, photo retouching or mental health, and have become leading voices of the body positivity movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on models<\/h2>\n<p>Our guiding principle: talk about models through their careers, their style and what they have to say, rather than through comments on their weight. When one of them changes shape, we share her words, not the judgments aimed at her. From international supermodels to models spotted on social media, the same rule applies: no body is a \u201cbefore\u201d or an \u201cafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The story of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/hayley-hasselhoff-mannequin-plus-size-casse-codes-beaute-429611\">Hayley Hasselhoff, a plus-size model challenging beauty norms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/japanese-model-nicole-fujita-is-shaking-things-up-428364\">Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model<\/a> shaking up the rules with a smile.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/greek-model-ghanem-fascinates-internet-users-437257\">Grece Ghanem, a model in her 60s<\/a> who proves style has no age.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/fattened-criticized-model-appearance-breaks-silence-438092\">model criticized for her appearance<\/a> breaks her silence.<\/li>\n<li>The career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/daphne-selfes-journey-as-an-active-model-until-age-97-437713\">Daphne Selfe, who kept modeling until 97<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a plus-size model?<\/h3>\n<p>A plus-size model, also called a curve model, models clothing beyond the sizes usually shown on the runway. 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