[Passport Photo Expression & Pose Practice] — First Impressions are Made by Your "Expression"!

A Researcher Magazine] 2026.03.13 Hello! I'm a researcher in charge of the beauty section at Monkos.ai. Today, I want to talk about [making expressions] and [posing] that many people worry about before taking passport photos.

① OK vs NG Expressions in Passport Photos

A passport photo is the first time an interviewer sees your face. This one photo determines your first impression.

OK — Natural Smile (Slight smile with lips closed) A slight smile with your lips closed and the corners of your mouth slightly raised is ideal. It's an expression that gives the impression that "I want to work with this person."

NG — Expressionless An expressionless face gives the impression of being "blunt," "gloomy," or "unmotivated."