To be a K-pop idol is not only to have the talents and skills but having visuals as well, which complete the K-idol package. Thus, usually, having a good-looking appearance is one of the requirements to become anidol.
Just as they call "Ulzzangs," a Korean term that literally translates as "best face," are individuals who attract attention online for their outstanding looks. With their amazing facial features, they are scouted by entertainment agencies and made into the idols we know and love. And so, here is a list of favorites that are famous ulzzang whom we know and love.
Red Velvet Irene
The current leader and main rapper of Red Velvet, Irene, is indeed an Ulzzang before! Her petite body, small face, sparkling eyes is making everyone's crazy!
BTS V
Well, admit it or not; BTS V has it all. Looks, talents, personality-everything. Just imagine how many fangirls are flocking at their school gate every day.
SHINee Taemin
Who would have thought that this cutie baby cheese is an actual ulzzang during his pre-debut days? His career as an ulzzang didn't go for several years, though, as he became a trainee immediately at a very young age.
EXO's Sehun
Yes! This EXO's Maknae, Sehun, is indeed the human definition of perfection! Well, there's no room to complain if he was cast by SM Entertainment as well, for all we know, SM always had an eye for visual idols!
AOA's Mina
Have you just ever thought how her large eyes and sweet, innocent face are so perfect? AOA's Mina was an ulzzang before she became an idol. Fans also had her pictures from her pre-debut days, which proved that she is a total ulzzang!
Block B's Jaehyo
The former vocalist from the group Block B, Jaehyo, was an extremely popular ulzzang before he got into music that he is actually recognized as the first place for Mnet Pretty Boys!
Davichi's Minkyung
Kang Minkyung was a very popular ulzzang before she debuted that she even mentioned that she has always been pretty. She also confessed that there had been countless guys who asked her out back in the days!
FTisland's Jonghoon
The leader and guitarist of FTIsland, Jonghoon, was a 4th generation ulzzang before debuting that he also became a model for Autumn Seoul Fashion Week for designer Lee Ju Yong in 2009.
Girl's Day's Yura
Who would ever think the Girl's Day member Yura admitted that she was contacted by over 40 agencies? And these companies wanted to scout her after she posted a video of herself dancing online. Consider this a lucky opportunity for Yura, too!
After School's Jooyeon
Jooyeon was named as the prettiest member in After School before they decided to part ways back in 2015. She was often called 'the ultimate visual' of the group from their fans.
BAP's Himchan
TS Entertainment BAP's Himchan was the 5th generation member in Bestnine School ulzzang. For a little background, this Bestnine School ulzzang means that Himchan became the top 5 ulzzang along with CNBLUE's Yonghwa and Jonghyun, Block B's Jaehyo, and MBLAQ's Lee Joon back then.
T-ara's Hyomin
T-ara's Hyomin has always been praised for her natural beauty since her debut. And these have been proven as her pre-debut photos of her surfaced online. The fans were not kidding when they commented on how beautiful she looks even without makeup.
B1A4's Jinyoung
The leader for B1A4 Jinyoung was even named as the 'flower boy' for his dashing looks before he debuted. He appeared in a show from Mnet's Flower Boys Arong Situation and voted as the 1st place in looks by fans.
Just a reminder that this is not a list of pretty faces in the K-Pop industry, but they are considered as legitimate ulzzangs in the entertainment industry, including music shows, variety programs, etc. Comment below on who else are ultimate ulzzangs that we missed!
