IVE’s Latest Social Media Photos Earn Criticism After Netizens Notice A “Photoshop Fail” On Member Gaeul

While it’s fairly normal and expected that K-Pop companies will edit photos before posting them, a recent photo of IVE has been criticized for their photoshopping of member Gaeul.

IVE’s Gauel | @IVEstarship/Twitter

Recently, the members of IVE have started their world tour and performed concerts in Seoul. As expected, netizens quickly shared videos and photos of all the members shining throughout the show, with even some special guests.

woman like me – yujin and leeseo ft. youngji pic.twitter.com/bsFtBl35it

— 윶멋쟁이 (@yujzone) October 8, 2023

wonyoung needs to drop her workout routine it’s serious now because what the hell pic.twitter.com/ZRQVzouSQV

— (@yujinprod) October 8, 2023

십 얘들아 유진이 머리 붙임 ???????????? pic.twitter.com/0EhpsO42hi

— 제로 (@_zero_an) October 7, 2023

After the show on October 8, the IVE account shared some photos of the members together.

| @IVEstarship/Twitter | @IVEstarship/Twitter | @IVEstarship/Twitter

Yet, while the members all looked absolutely beautiful, netizens couldn’t help but notice something unusual about Gaeul in one of the photos.

Although the idol looked stunning and shined with her visuals, her arm seemed to be missing. It was clear that it was from someone who had edited the photo and posted it without realizing that it was extremely noticeable.

The close-up of Gauel being photoshopped | @IVEstarship/Twitter

Unsurprisingly, when the photo was posted, netizens couldn’t hide their surprise at the “lazy” photoshopping of the photo.

her arm… GAEUL I WILL GET YOU OUT OF THERE pic.twitter.com/IedFwrEJwl

— (@yujinprod) October 8, 2023

In particular, the quotes of the tweet were full of netizens who were very confused by where Gaeul’s arm was and the fact that nobody noticed when they were posting the photo.

Gaeul what did starship do to you arm? https://t.co/qHl6tswzFF pic.twitter.com/vBncBkOnxK

— ???? ???? (@revolkleo) October 9, 2023

be so serious https://t.co/35F9NPTWl1 pic.twitter.com/4PbAGMnKhH

— thalia SAW AM (@jkswifts) October 8, 2023

what happened to gaeul's hand lol https://t.co/uS6YE3s9yi pic.twitter.com/5YTvyTqoVk

— I AM heroine enthusiast (@wnyj_z) October 8, 2023

Considering that Starship Entertainment isn’t a “nugu” company and IVE are such a well-known group, it’s not surprising that fans are disappointed with the photoshopping. In particular, many are wondering if there was even a need to photoshop the image and what they were trying to do on Gaeul’s arm.