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Ivy responds with poise to appearance-related malicious comments: 'Because I'm getting older'
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Ivy responds with poise to appearance-related malicious comments: 'Because I'm getting older'

From Dong-A Ilbo · (1h ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Singer and musical actress Ivy responded calmly to malicious comments about her appearance.
  • She attributed the changes to aging in a social media post.
  • Ivy, known for hits like 'Sonata of Temptation,' is currently active as a musical actress and a judge on the survival show 'Myeong-un Legend'.

South Korean singer and musical actress Ivy has demonstrated remarkable grace in addressing online criticism regarding her looks. In a recent social media exchange, when a netizen cruelly commented on her appearance, Ivy's response was refreshingly candid: 'Because I'm getting older.' This mature deflection highlights a growing trend among public figures to push back against ageist and appearance-based attacks with dignity. Ivy, who debuted in 2005 with hits like 'Sonata of Temptation,' has transitioned successfully into musical theater and is currently a judge on the MBN trot survival show 'Myeong-un Legend.' Her handling of the malicious comment, further exemplified by her witty reply to a fan defending her ('If I don't get criticized for my looks and age, I'll die. Even celebrities who are considered beauties are all like that, so what am I? I deserve to be criticized.'), showcases her resilience and sharp wit. From a Korean perspective, where beauty standards can be particularly intense, Ivy's response is not just a personal triumph but a subtle commentary on societal pressures. It's a powerful reminder that aging is natural and that true beauty lies in confidence and self-acceptance, qualities Ivy clearly embodies.

Because I'm getting older.

โ€” IvyIvy's calm and direct response to a netizen's comment criticizing her appearance on social media.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.