Are you familiar of the saying "first impressions lasts"? Well, we often misunderstand people because we somehow believe in this saying. And we shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
There are a lot of Korean celebrities that are often misunderstood or misjudged because of how they look naturally, especially those with what we call the resting b**ch face or RBF. For those who isn't familiar with this, it is a facial expression that may appear like a person is angry, annoyed, or irritated. These persons will most likely create this particular expression when they are relaxed, resting, or not expressing any emotion.
However, they may look like they're angry, annoyed, or irritated, but the truth is they are NOT! This is just how they look naturally.
Korean celebrities with this type of face can be intimidating. That is why these stars with RBF most of the time are being offered with roles as antagonists because they it's easy for them to make the viewers cringe because of their natural bitchy look. And surely, a drama is not complete without the irritating villain, right?
Here are the list of Korean actresses who will make you cringe because of their RBF.
Kim Ji Won
Kim Ji Won became widely known for her portrayals in the in hit television series The Heirs (2013), Descendants of The Sun (2016), Fight for My Way (2017), and Arthdal Chronicles (2019). All of her dramas became a success all throughout Asia, due to this she is now a Hallyu star.
Her Resting Bitch Face somehow made it easy for her to portray her character as Rachel Yoo in the hit drama "The Heirs", the wicked misunderstood girl that makes the life of the main lead miserable. Just a first glance at her face will make you instantly think that like she's gonna be one mean character.
Krystal Jung
Krystal Jung is a talented singer and actress. She started her career in 2009 as a member of South Korean girl group f(x). But apart from being a kpop star, she is also acted in various television dramas like The Heirs (2013), My Lovely Girl (2014), Prison Playbook (2017), The Bride of Habaek (2017), and Player (2018).
Her portrayal as Moo-Ra/Hye-Ra in the drama The Bride of Habaek has gained a lot of attention. She is a water goddess who has blended in the world of human being for centuries. She experiences a one-sided love for Ha-baek, and showcases how she dislikes So-ah (leading lady). You will be able to see Krystal Jung's constant RBF in the said drama. It's her natural face and we can only imagine how easy it is for her to portray her character!
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Lim Ju Eeun
Actress Lim Ju Eun was known for her portrayal in the horror thriller Soul (also known as Hon), the campus musical drama What's Up, and the quirky rom-com Wild Romance.
However what caught our attention of her was when she portrayed the character of Bayan Khutugh in the historical drama Empress Ki, she is yet another antagonist in the series. Just one look at her and you'll know she will bring about conflicts to the story. Yes, it was easy for her to play the role given that her natural face is somewhat like a mean person. But again, don't judge. Surely in real life, she is as sweet as honey.
Lee Hye Young
Lee Hye Young is considered as one of the most prominent South Korean actresses in the 1980s. She is a veteran when it comes to acting and her notable films are The Blazing Sun (1985), Winter Wanderer (1986), Ticket (1986), The Age of Success (1988), North Korean Partisan in South Korea (1990), Fly High Run Far (1991), Passage to Buddha (1993), and No Blood No Tears (2002).
Of course, she has also starred in dramas portraying supporting roles in I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004), Fashion 70s (2005), and Boys Over Flowers (2009).
She's considered the queen of resting b**ch face. She has caught everyone's attention when she portrayed the supporting role in "Boys Over Flowers" as the mother of Gu Jun Pyo (Lee Min Ho). She is known as the mother in law from hell in the drama. Just by looking at her face scares the heck out of us! Don't you just agree?
