Sulli’s Unreleased Childhood Photo Brings Back Her Long-missed Smile

A newly revealed childhood photo of Sulli has once again moved fans, reminding many of the bright smile that still lives on in their memories.

A photo shared by her brother

On February 24, Sulli’s older brother posted an unreleased image on his personal SNS with the caption:

“Why are you crying so sadly while wearing a smiling face?”

The photo shows a young Sulli sitting casually on the floor, leaning against a wall. With her familiar short bob and soft gaze toward the camera, she looks exactly as fans remember her — gentle, pure, and quietly warm.

Her faint smile, delicate features, and calm expression created a deeply emotional response online.

“We miss you” — messages from fans

As soon as the image was revealed, fans and netizens filled the comments with messages such as:

• “Jinri, we miss you”
• “Please be happy wherever you are”
• “Still so beautiful — I miss you so much”

Even after six years, the outpouring of love showed how strongly she remains in people’s hearts.

Friends who continue to remember her

Sulli’s close friends have also continued to honor her memory.

Actress Kim Sun-a, who became close to Sulli through the film Real, previously shared photos of their time together, writing:

“The happier I am these days, the more I miss Jinri.”

The images captured the two chatting over drinks and smiling brightly — everyday moments that fans cherished.

A face that time cannot erase

Because the newly released photo preserves Sulli exactly as fans remember her during her active years, it carries even deeper meaning.

Sulli passed away on October 14, 2019, at the age of 25, but the continued tributes from family, friends, and fans prove that her presence has never faded.

Her long-missed smile, now seen again through this unreleased photo, has become another reminder of the artist and person who is still loved and still deeply missed.