Fairy Sister – a term that, whenever mentioned, most of us will immediately recall the image of a pure and innocent Xiaolongnü on screen with the bright Liu Yifei at that time. Indeed, since the success of that role, Liu Yifei has become one of the beauty icons for the Chinese online community, and the title “Fairy Sister” has yet to be challenged by anyone despite the passage of time.
Recently, a series of photos showcasing Liu Yifei’s “20-year-old” beauty have been unearthed by netizens, spreading rapidly and making everyone nostalgic for the beauty of the “heavenly maiden” from back then.
However, that “Fairy Sister” has perhaps become a beautiful memory for many. In the present, even though she is still a beauty, Liu Yifei often becomes the most criticized topic regarding her looks on Chinese social media forums. Not only is she scrutinized down to the tiniest details like never daring to post selfies, but she has also made netizens “facepalm” after seeing her before and after Photoshop images. Moreover, Liu Yifei’s weight has also been a topic of discussion among netizens, as she seems to struggle to manage her weight purposefully and often finds herself in a state of being overweight.
So, when Liu Yifei was 20, she truly was “the girl we all pursued”, but now, the harsh truth is undeniable.