In a recent episode of the YouTube channel TEO‘s “Salon Drip 2” series, MEOVV members Narin and Ella appeared as guests. While looking back on her child model era, when she was nicknamed “Little Jennie,” Ella made some comments about her looks that have since broken fan hearts.
At one point in the episode, Narin brought up her viral graduation photo in which she was wearing her mom’s Chanel shirt.
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On a related note, hosting comedian Jang Do Yeon asked Ella if she, too, ever looks at old photos of when she was a viral sensation for her visual. And Ella surprised the host and her teammate commenting she gets a little upset sometimes because she thinks she used to be prettier then.
Jang Do Yeon: Do you ever look at old photos and think, “Wow, I really grew up well”?
Ella: I actually think I was prettier back then than I am now. It makes me feel a bit upset. When I look at my childhood photos, I think, “Oh, wow. I was such a pretty baby.” Now? I mean, I don’t think I’m all that bad now, but… You know.
Jang Do Yeon: What?! Do you even know what “bad” means?!
Ella: It’s just that, back then, I didn’t realize how pretty I was. There’s one photo I remember clearly… I was making a weird face in it. Looking back now, though, I think I looked really good.
To that, Narin affectionately corrected Ella, telling her she is still so very pretty—she’s just failing to realize it again!
Following the episode, viewers felt heartbroken over how the rookie idol talked about herself. One comment, with over 800 Likes, lamented how tough it must have been on Ella for her to end up thinking such a thing.
- “To think how people must have said so much sh*t about her looks for such a beautiful girl to feel upset because she was prettier as a kid…? Ella, you’re so, so beautiful. Please don’t ever think that way. You’ve grown up to be absolutely gorgeous.”
- “Ella, you’re still breathtaking! Don’t listen to what the haters say.”
- “Ella, what are you talking about?! You’re so incredibly beautiful. You’re prettier now more than ever. You’re a whole princess.”
- “Ella, you’re still so, so beautiful…”
Watch the full episode here: