We will be the first to admit that if we had our way, all our pictures as a kid should be thrown into a bonfire.

But not if we were born as Korean actress Song Hye Ko.

The Descendants of the Sun actress turned 42 on Wednesday (Nov 22) and naturally, the birthday wishes poured in.

However, sharp-eyed netizens spotted a particular greeting on Instagram from her make-up artist, Jo Eun Jeong, where one can spot a very young and very fresh-faced Hye Ko in her school uniform from about 30 years ago.

Estimated to be taken while the Korean beauty was in elementary school, Hye Ko is seen to be pouting cutely and had her hair in a ponytail and a wide-brimmed hat – we see she was already taking care to avoid the sun then.

The best part? Her facial features seem to have been set by then, with some commenting she must have been “pretty straight out of the delivery room.” 

Umm… Well, Hye Ko, you previously said you rather be someone else in your next life. But we daresay most people will kill to look like you even as a kid?

Photos: HK01, kyo112/Instagram, b_joeun/Instagram