The Asian Poses logo has changed thanks to the excellent design by Jeff.

I added some new photos to the gallery and some additional text (new photos appear at the end of the gallery)

• Added Kang Yui and Han Mi Sung to pleading
• Added Han Mi Sung to v-sign

The next pose will be the “Fighting” pose, which was suggested by a reader. I’ll be collecting photos and the pose should be published shortly.

This pose involves using two hands with all fingers extended and brought near the mouth. Voice amplification is simulated by putting the hands at an angle with palm facing outwards. Although it is debatable whether you will get louder, you will surely get people’s attention with this cute pose.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Hwang Mi Hee, Kim Ha Yul, Lee Kyeong Min, Park Hyun Sun, and Seo You Jin
Gallery last updated May 21, 2009

This gesture can be created by making a fist with both hands and brought under or near the chin. This expression focuses on the face but the variations suggest that any expression that suggests you want something is fine.

The classic pleading look with puppy eyes can be seen from this Lucky Star photo brought to my attention by November Rain from Kurogane’s Anime Blog.

Also Known As…

• “Acting cute and pleading” pose -Ninespiral
• When older women do it, “please stop acting younger than you are” pose -Ninespiral
• “OMG, I’m so kawaii” pose -Candyman
• “I didn’t do it” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “Is this cute or what?” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “Don’t look at my tiny boobs” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “OMG! no way!” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “Not yet, my mouth is full of food still” pose -SinSilkAngel

Visual Examples
Modeled by Han Mi Sung, Hwang Mi Hee, Kang Yui, Kim Ha Yul, Ryu Ji Hae, Seo You Jin, and Song Jina
Gallery last updated May 25, 2009

A picture frame is created using two hands to simulate a rectangle or square. The index finger is vertical while the thumb is extended perpendicular to the index finger. The remaining fingers are clenched and both hands are brought up as shown above.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Choi Yu Jung and Lee Kyeong Min
Gallery last updated June 2, 2009

Want to appeal to pigtail lovers but don’t have a hair band or hair tie? No problem! You can take matters into your own hands by grasping your long hair with both hands with knuckles facing outwards.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Hwang Mi Hee, Ji Yoon Mi, and Seo You Jin
Gallery last updated May 21, 2009