Actress Go Ara is once again setting the internet abuzz with her seemingly unchanged youthful appearance, even 23 years after her debut. Now in her mid-30s and approaching 40, she looks remarkably similar to how she did as a teenager, leaving netizens amazed.
Recently, a post revisiting Go Ara’s beauty appeared on an online community, drawing considerable attention.
In the released photos, Go Ara wears a gray short-sleeved hoodie, with her long hair loosely braided over one shoulder. Her lightly swept bangs add to her innocent charm as she gazes at the camera with a subtle smile. Her striking eyes, defined nose, and slim face immediately catch the eye. Even in a casual outfit without elaborate styling, her distinctive doll-like features stand out.
In another photo, she wears a black outfit and looks directly at the camera with her long hair braided. A separate image shows her with her hair tied up high. The loose strands framing her face blend with her well-defined features to create a different yet equally captivating look.
What has attracted the most attention, however, is Go Ara’s age. Born in 1990, she is 36 years old this year. Many people find it hard to believe that she is approaching 40 while maintaining such a fresh and youthful appearance.
Netizens have even marveled, “She’s almost 40, but her face hasn’t sagged at all.” When photos of Go Ara’s recent appearance surfaced previously, comments such as “Am I the only one getting older?”, “She must be eating preservatives,” and “She still has that fairy-like beauty” also drew attention.
Go Ara made her debut in 2003, playing Lee Ok-rim in the KBS2 teen drama Sharp. She won widespread affection for the fresh charm she displayed as a teenage girl. In 2013, she enjoyed another career peak when she played Sung Na-jung in tvN’s hit drama Reply 1994. Known for her striking looks since her debut, Go Ara also won the grand prize in the “Best Appearance” category at SM Entertainment’s Teen Best Selection Contest in 2003.
In an interview following the conclusion of her TVING series The Scandal of Chunhwa last year, Go Ara also shared her personal secrets for maintaining a youthful appearance. “Some of it is genetic, but I eat well, sleep well, and exercise diligently,” she said. “Aging is inevitable, so I drink water like a hippo. I used to struggle to drink even one liter of water a day, but now I drink at least three liters as a basic routine.”
Meanwhile, Go Ara played Princess Hwari in TVING’s original series The Scandal of Chunhwa, which aired last year. In January this year, she ended her exclusive contract with King Kong by Starship after working with the agency for approximately three years.
Sources: Daum