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Is being cross-eyed cute in Korea?

 
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Kiwi Tart



Joined: 17 Jul 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:17 am    Post subject: Is being cross-eyed cute in Korea? Reply with quote

Maybe it's just the makeup, but a lot of the female pop singers and various other talents look mildly cross-eyed. Is this a "cute" thing?

It reminds me of the snaggle-tooth Japanese look that was/is popular... a flaw that is suddenly desirable.
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Joe666



Joined: 19 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This may sound a little "off", but cross-eyed Asian females look very cute and sexy to me. I have no idea why, but it just does!! For the record, I still take my medication every day!!
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not saying this is it, but sometimes fake contacts don't seat properly, causing this look.
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MollyBloom



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Is being cross-eyed cute in Korea? Reply with quote

Kiwi Tart wrote:
Maybe it's just the makeup, but a lot of the female pop singers and various other talents look mildly cross-eyed. Is this a "cute" thing?

It reminds me of the snaggle-tooth Japanese look that was/is popular... a flaw that is suddenly desirable.


Can you give an example of a k-pop star? Or post a link of a pic?
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Young FRANKenstein



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:33 am    Post subject: Re: Is being cross-eyed cute in Korea? Reply with quote

MollyBloom wrote:
Can you give an example of a k-pop star? Or post a link of a pic?

박지윤 for one.
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MollyBloom



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:28 am    Post subject: Re: Is being cross-eyed cute in Korea? Reply with quote

Young FRANKenstein wrote:
MollyBloom wrote:
Can you give an example of a k-pop star? Or post a link of a pic?

박지윤 for one.


http://www.americapetshop.com/wallpaper/parkjiyoon/106.jpg

I don't know. Maybe here isn't a good example. I can't see it.
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bixlerscott



Joined: 27 Sep 2006
Location: Near Wonju, South Korea

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I filmed a Korean android named, "Ever 1," 2 years ago that was clearly cross eyed. People just went ga ga crazy over her. I seen many real cross eyed women and wondered if they can see straight. Well they do have to take more time to look around to avoid falling or getting hit. That also might simply be the ridiculous shoes making walking a precarious challenge for them.

Is it difficult to see straight and focus in on your surrounding environment if you're cross eyed?
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Young FRANKenstein



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:46 am    Post subject: Re: Is being cross-eyed cute in Korea? Reply with quote

MollyBloom wrote:
I don't know. Maybe here isn't a good example. I can't see it.

It's slight, but it's there. Her left eye creeps over now and then. I noticed it first in her M/V for 성인식.

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8168/2009030117513821001.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8168/2009030117513821001.jpg
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DorkothyParker



Joined: 11 Apr 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe it makes the eyes look closer set together. That might be appealing if the eyes would otherwise seem too spread apart... :/
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Sector7G



Joined: 24 May 2008

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, you are some tough judges. I don't think I would have even noticed if you had not pointed it out. I think I could overlook this slight "flaw". Hell, I would not even mind if they ate crackers, uh, well, on the sofa.......
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AgDragon01



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

can anyone post a pic example of the japanese "snaggletooth" look?

I've noticed the Korean thing, never seen the japanese one.
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AgDragon01 wrote:
can anyone post a pic example of the japanese "snaggletooth" look?

I've noticed the Korean thing, never seen the japanese one.


http://www.cammyfan.com/weekly-rant/teeth.jpg
http://xee.xanga.com/a51f346009530244222381/b193539939.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/310572202_Xm7js-M.jpg
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AgDragon01 wrote:
can anyone post a pic example of the japanese "snaggletooth" look?

I've noticed the Korean thing, never seen the japanese one.


http://www.cammyfan.com/weekly-rant/teeth.jpg
http://xee.xanga.com/a51f346009530244222381/b193539939.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/310572202_Xm7js-M.jpg
http://lemon.soju.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=164&width=265&height=353&mode=
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