We are talking, of course, about the – the puffy-cheek, high-fashion smirk that has taken the modeling world by storm. And at the center of this storm is the stunning Indonesian model, Indah Monica .
She fills her cheeks with air like a pufferfish, holds it for a split second, and then slowly releases the air while narrowing her eyes into a "smoldering glare." The result is a face that is simultaneously
So, the next time someone tells you to "suck it in," remember Indah Monica. Puff it out instead.
Let’s break down why this "chubby cheeks" pose is becoming the signature move of 2024. The viral clip is less than 15 seconds long. In it, we see Indah Monica on a stark white set, dressed in an edgy, oversized blazer. The photographer is yelling rapid instructions in Indonesian: "Kurang! Kurang greget!" (Less! Less energy!). BTS Model Indah Monica Pose Bugil Memek Tembem Wow-
Instead, Indah takes a deep breath. She closes her eyes. And then— boom .
In an era of Facetune and slimming filters, we are obsessed with looking "snatched" 24/7. We suck in our cheeks for every selfie. We refuse to post a photo if our jawline isn't sharp enough to cut glass.
Indah Monica has done something rare. She took a "flaw" (round cheeks) and turned it into a weapon. She took a silly action (puffing air) and turned it into art. We are talking, of course, about the –
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If you’ve scrolled through TikTok, Instagram, or X (Twitter) in the last 48 hours, you’ve seen it. You’ve probably even tried to recreate it in the mirror.
Most models would panic. Most would contort their faces into something unrecognizable. Puff it out instead
But what makes this trend different from the usual viral duck-face or fish-gape? It’s the context . It’s the vibe . And thanks to a leaked (or strategically released) video from a recent photoshoot, we finally understand the genius of Indah Monica.
Indah Monica is doing the opposite. She is