The puffy cheeks expression is a classic look, which can be used in a variety of poses. This expression involves inflating your cheeks as if you are holding your breath. There are different degrees of puffiness, which range from mild (shown above) to an attempt to break the breath holding record (shown below).
Recommended Use
I’ve seen it used well in violent poses like bang or claws, since it adds to the ferocity of the pose. However, it is versatile enough to be used on anything really.
Visual Examples
Modeled by Gu Ji Sung, Hwang Mi Hee, Jang Jung Eun, Kang Yui, Kim Ha Yul, Kim Yoo Ha, Lee Ji Woo, and Seo You Jin
Gallery last updated June 9, 2009
Hee hee, puffy cheeks is fun! )^_^(
Goo Ji Sung has the puffy cheeks mastered.
@Angel - wow, a new emoticon
@Candyman - yes, GJS is the master of puffy cheeks. She does it so often too
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I hate this one the most.
I usually see this kind of facial expression in most of girls’ avatars today. It’s kinda cute but too much of it makes me think these girls are not confident of their own normal look that they have to alter their face to be cuter (or more childish).
The first photo is good, thou
James - you’re just a sad hater. Just leave stop commenting.