Smile lines celebrities have are the same nasolabial folds everyone has, because the fold is normal facial anatomy. Famous actors, models and K-pop idols show them in candid photos and on stage. Professional lighting, makeup, filters and retouching often hide them in official images, which makes ordinary folds seem unusual. We don’t name individuals or guess at anyone’s treatments.
This article is part of our smile lines overview. It explains why you see folds on famous faces and why that’s reassuring.
Celebrity smile lines
Visible smile lines on famous people are common and normal; they appear in unedited photos at almost every age, especially when smiling.
A 2024 anatomy review in Diagnostics explains that the fold forms where the skin below it is firmly attached to the mouth muscle while the cheek above is looser. It notes that in youth these lines may be prominently visible only during smiling. So a broad, genuine smile on stage will show folds even on a 20-year-old.
Instead of a list of names, here’s what you’ll usually notice when comparing photos:
- Candid versus official images: folds look deeper in candid shots with overhead light.
- Smiling versus neutral: lines that seem deep on stage often vanish at rest.
- Full versus slim cheeks: fuller cheeks bunch up more and make folds look deeper when smiling.
- Age and sun: Mayo Clinic notes that age, sun, smoking and genes all deepen lines over time.
Claims online that a public figure “had filler” for smile lines are usually guesses. Medical details belong to the person.
K-pop idols
Kpop idols with smile lines are common in live footage; official photos are heavily lit, styled and retouched, which hides normal folds.
Searches for kpop idols smile lines often follow a fan noticing folds in a live performance or fan cam. Many idols are young, with full cheeks and very expressive smiles, which is exactly when folds show most. Stage makeup, strong front lighting, beauty filters and photo editing then remove them in promotional images. In my practice, younger patients sometimes bring edited idol photos as a goal. I explain that the photo shows lighting and editing, and that a completely fold-free smile isn’t how real faces move.
What this means for you
If celebrities with every resource still have smile lines, yours are likely normal; treatment is optional and should aim for softening, not erasing.
If your folds bother you at rest, options range from sunscreen and retinoids to hyaluronic acid filler, which typically lasts about nine months to a year according to one product’s labelling. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves absorbable fillers for nasolabial folds in adults 22 and over. Read smile lines at a young age or smile lines filler for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Answers on why celebrities have smile lines, why we don’t name them and whether you should copy a famous face.
Do celebrities have smile lines?
Yes. The nasolabial fold is part of everyone’s anatomy, so famous people have it too. It’s most visible in candid, smiling photos. Official images often use lighting, makeup and retouching that soften or remove the fold, which makes it look rarer than it is.
Why don’t you list celebrity names?
Naming people based on photos invites guesses about their bodies and medical choices, which belong to them. The useful point is that folds are universal. Instead of a list, we explain what photos show and why lines appear on even the youngest faces.
Why do K-pop idols seem to have no smile lines in photos?
Promotional photos use strong front lighting, heavy makeup and editing, which smooth out folds. In live performances, many idols show normal smile lines when they laugh or smile broadly, especially those with full cheeks.
Should I get treatment to look like a celebrity?
It’s better to aim for a softer version of your own face. Edited photos set an impossible standard. A doctor can tell you whether your fold is typical for your age and which treatment, if any, would suit you.
If you’d like an honest view of your own smile lines, you can book a consultation with Metropole Clinic by ABmedi. For causes and treatments, return to the smile lines hub.
This article is for general education and does not replace a personal medical consultation.
References
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- Wrinkles: Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. 2023. mayoclinic.org
- About JUVÉDERM Ultra XC for Facial Wrinkles and Folds. Patient labeling. AbbVie. 2023. rxabbvie.com
- Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers). US Food and Drug Administration. fda.gov
- Face it: Twins who smoke look older, says study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Newswise. 2013. newswise.com
