Red Velvet members Joy and Wendy drew attention after appearing together on the blue carpet of 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer, where both showed noticeably slim silhouettes in white dresses.
Despite choosing the same color, the two singers created very different impressions through their styling, leading to mixed reactions online.
Wendy wore a fitted white mini dress with a corset-inspired top and gathered details that highlighted her waist. A long scarf-like piece of fabric added a dramatic touch, while platform heels emphasized her long legs.
Her sleeveless design also placed more attention on her arms, shoulders, and overall slim frame. Wendy completed the look with long, voluminous waves, creating an elegant and doll-like image.
Joy took a more simple and classic approach with a long white slip dress featuring thin straps. The dress followed her natural silhouette before gently widening near the bottom, keeping the styling minimal and allowing her overall appearance to remain the main focus.
Her short bob haircut also highlighted her neckline and shoulders, giving her a clean and mature look.
Although both members appeared noticeably slimmer, online reactions were not the same.
Some viewers praised Joy’s latest appearance and said her shorter hairstyle and simple dress brought more attention to her facial features and proportions. Comments described her as looking especially beautiful and said her current styling suited her well.
Wendy’s appearance, meanwhile, received both compliments and expressions of concern from some viewers because her already slim frame appeared even more noticeable in the fitted mini dress.
Some comments included “She looks very thin,” and “I hope she is taking care of her health.”
The different reactions may partly come from how their outfits presented their figures. Wendy’s fitted mini dress placed greater emphasis on her waist, arms, and legs, while Joy’s long dress created a softer continuous silhouette and drew more attention toward her overall styling and face.
Their previous public images may have also influenced how viewers reacted. Joy has often been known for her feminine styling and distinctive features, making her slimmer appearance feel like a more noticeable visual change to some fans.
Wendy, on the other hand, has long been recognized for having a naturally slim figure, so additional changes to her appearance may stand out more strongly.
However, a person’s actual health cannot be determined from photos, videos, or appearance alone.
The discussion surrounding Joy and Wendy mainly shows how clothing, hairstyles, proportions, and familiar public images can lead viewers to interpret similarly slim appearances in very different ways.
