Yoona defies the 'harsh lens'

On May 17th (local time), South Korean singer and actress Yoona made a sensational appearance on the red carpet of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. This was Yoona's second time at Cannes, and her elegant demeanor, innocent and youthful beauty, combined with a stunning white dress, earned her praise for looking like a princess.

Yoona attended the premiere of Jeanne Herry's film Garance (English title: Another Day). Following that, Yoona attended the Kering Women In Motion Awards 2026 in a captivating pink and purple dress. The actress was invited as a global ambassador for the luxury jewelry brand Qeelin.

Yoona and a series of photos looking like a princess on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

On social media, Yoona's radiant and sweet beauty has won the hearts of viewers. Even international media outlets have been impressed with the star of "The Tyrant's Chef ."

Following the two events in Cannes, 73 photos of Yoona were posted on Getty Images' homepage, many of them outstanding. Getty Images is often considered a "nightmare lens" for Asian stars because the photographers don't edit photos excessively, unlike the habit of Asian media or fans meticulously editing photos before posting them on social media. Therefore, many Asian artists often have their physical flaws revealed in Getty Images' photos.

However, Yoona appeared beautiful and flawless on the red carpet and at her own events.

Despite the controversy surrounding her being kicked off the red carpet three times, Yoona still shone at the next event.

Yoona was born in 1990 and debuted in 2007 as a member of the legendary girl group SNSD, under SM Entertainment. As a member of the most popular girl group in South Korea, SNSD was also known as the "nation's center," famous for her beautiful and innocent appearance and a scandal-free career. Yoona was once the ideal type for millions of Korean men and was also admired by many male artists in Korea.

Besides her hugely successful music career, Yoona has also made her mark in the film industry with a series of hit works such as You Are My Destiny , The K2, Exit, King the Land, Big Mouth...

In 2025, Yoona's drama "The Tyrant's Chef" achieved outstanding success. In October 2025, the cast and crew of "The Tyrant's Chef" also came to Ho Chi Minh City to hold a fan meeting. Yoona appeared with an elegant and sweet beauty, radiating bright energy. The actress revealed that in the drama, 90% of the professional cooking scenes were performed by her. Yoona had to take cooking classes for three months to prepare for the role.