The visual standards for K-Pop idols are a much-talked-about territory, even outside the industry. A lot of the time, idols suffer behind the scenes to look their best on camera, and much of it happens while their fans are clueless about this struggle. Recently, an interview with KARA member and actress Han Seungyeon resurfaced on […]
Can AI do ugly?
W elcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. This week, some thoughts on AI aesthetics, the challenge of uninsurability, and how to pitch a biotech startup to non-experts. — Anna Too […]
Koreans Bamboozled By Just How “Ugly” Im Si Wan Is
For Coupang‘s original K-Drama, Boyhood (or Once Upon A Boyhood), ZE:A’s idol-turned-actor Im Si Wan (also known as Yim Si Wan) has undergone an impressive transformation… Actor Im Si Wan | @yim_siwang/Instagram …making him so “ugly” that Korean viewers cannot wrap their heads around the look! For his character, Jang Byung Tae—a “far-below-average” bullied high schooler with a quirky […]