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Ageless Face, Honest Hands: Jun Ji-hyun Faces Scrutiny Over Veiny Appearance, New Film Invited to NYAFF

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Jun Ji-hyun's recent appearance at a luxury brand event sparked online discussion about her hands.
  • While her face appeared youthful, her hands showed visible veins and dryness, leading to mixed reactions from netizens.
  • Despite the comments, her acting in the new film 'The Earth' has received praise, and the movie will screen at the New York Asian Film Festival.

Actress Jun Ji-hyun, soon to celebrate her 45th birthday, is generating buzz not only for her upcoming film "The Earth" but also for her appearance at a recent luxury brand event. A video shared by the digital magazine "Eyes Magazine" highlighted a stark contrast between her seemingly ageless face and her hands, which netizens noted appeared dry and veiny.

In close-up shots, Jun Ji-hyun's facial skin was smooth and flawless, free of visible pores or wrinkles, projecting a youthful aura. However, her hands, adorned with expensive watches and rings, revealed a network of fine lines and prominent veins when she posed with them near her face. This visual disparity led some online commenters to criticize her hands as betraying her age.

Her hands showed visible veins and dryness.

โ€” NetizenOnline discussion about Jun Ji-hyun's appearance at a luxury brand event.

Despite the critical remarks, a significant number of fans rallied in support of the star, emphasizing her enduring talent in the film industry. Her recent performance in the new movie "The Earth" has garnered widespread acclaim. The film has also been officially selected to open the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) on July 10.

Her acting in the new film 'The Earth' has received praise.

โ€” SupporterDefending Jun Ji-hyun against criticism of her appearance.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.