[rambling] the beholder by tetsugirl

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i was browsing and came across this master piece. i think tetsugirl describes hwangbo beautifully. of my years of fangirling her, many had asked and i even asked, why hwangbo? she's pretty but not the prettiest. she did a lot of good deeds but shin aera did more. she's not the best singer and actress either. and so, why hwangbo?

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the beholder by tetsugirl

If someone asked you to describe her in one word, you would immediately say, "Beautiful."  But after a thought, you would regret that choice because "beautiful" is simply not good enough.  The word implies mere physical attractiveness, and that isn’t what makes her special; at least, not the only thing.

Superficially, yes, she is an attractive woman. Her features are simultaneously elegant and exotic, effortlessly switching between classic and distinctive, simple and dramatic. Her figure is thin but curvy at all the right places, a toned body known for its sexiness as well as its athleticism. (You smirk a little because you know that girl idols ten years her junior would kill for her looks.) As for her hair, which she has cut, dyed, and styled into numerous combinations throughout the years, you prefer it long, black, and straight, like a girl-next-door. She fits any style of fashion, from gangster to glamorous, but you think she looks best when she’s herself, cool and casually sexy.

Yes, she is beautiful. But there are so many good-looking people in the world; to label her as just another pretty face would be a crime. And honestly speaking, she isn’t the prettiest celebrity you’ve seen. Yet there is some indefinable quality about her that makes her irresistible.

You conclude that it must be her goodness from within that makes her glow on the outside, and yes, you realize how corny that sounds, but there seems to be no other way to explain it. She is so good-natured that her eyes literally sparkle with mirth. Her already-perfect smile is further enhanced by the kindness that shines through. In the artificiality of the entertainment business, she is honest and bold. She may not be good at being cutesy, but she is lovable in her own way:  funny, charming, and genuine. The warmth from her friendly and caring personality is almost palpable and draws everyone to her. 

When you think about it, it is as if the purity of her heart physically manifests itself into her whole being. Her inner beauty, as they call it, is actually reflected in her appearance, proving the fairytale idea that Good is always the most beautiful.

Even her “flaws” are beauty marks. The crinkles around her bright eyes and full lips are the result of her signature boisterous laugh, to hell with “image.” Likewise, she is unafraid of spending time in the sun or working with her hands; her dedication to charities and missions far surpasses her desire to remain fair. Therefore wrinkles and dark skin, what most would call “imperfections” (you smirk again, remembering how she hates being teased about her age or skin tone), simply add to her perfection without pretention.

Yes, her heart is beautiful. Sometimes it is almost blinding, and you feel the need to turn away, ashamed of how lacking you are in so many ways. Her generosity and compassion just can’t be compared, least of all to yourself. She gives so much of herself to others—family, friends, strangers in need— so selflessly. When you see her playing with the children in the streets, bringing them the simple joy of companionship and hope, you pray for her happiness. You wish for it on all the stars in the sky from whence she was sent.

You give a soft sigh. Her face, her body, her mind, her heart, her soul—all beautiful. And so, although it is a painfully insufficient word, it is the one you choose to describe her.

And you think, “I love her this much, and I’m simply her fan. How could he, the blessed beholder of her beauty for 5 months, not be completely in love with her?” And that is all the proof your little fangirl heart needs.

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