From BLACKPINK Jennie to Red Velvet Irene, these female K-pop idols are widely known as the face of their respective groups!
Who's your favorite?
1. BLACKPINK Jennie
Not only is Jennie the face of BLACKPINK, but she is also the group's main rapper and lead vocalist.
While all the members of BLACKPINK are worldwide superstars, Jennie is arguably the most popular. Hailed as YG's Princess, Jennie is known for her stunning visuals, fierce rap, refreshing vocals, and flawless dance lines.
2. TWICE Nayeon
On top of the "face of the group" title, Nayeon has several other positions under her belt! Nayeon is also the lead vocalist, lead dancer, and center of TWICE!
Nayeon is one of the most beloved members of TWICE and has garnered a considerable fanbase ever since her reveal on the survival show "SIXTEEN." She is gearing for her solo debut on June 24, and many highly anticipate her release.
3. Red Velvet Irene
Irene is the most recognized face in Red Velvet, so there is no surprise that she is the face of the group! Additionally, she is the leader, main rapper, lead dancer, sub-vocalist, visual, and center of the group.
Irene is often dubbed the epitome of the South Korean beauty standard for women. Since Irene's debut, she has been considered one of the most beloved celebrities in South Korea and remains one of the top female K-pop idols in the industry.
4. aespa Karina
Among fourth-generation female idols, Karina is one of the most famous stars! This is likely because she is the face of aespa and the group's leader, main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist, visual, and center.
Before signing with SM Entertainment, Karina already had some fame as an ulzzang. After signing with the label, she appeared in a virtual showcase with EXO's Kai for Hyundai Motor Company.
5. IVE Jang Wonyoung
Talking about the fourth-generation It Girl? Then you must be talking about Jang Wonyoung, the face of IVE! She is also the group's vocalist and visual!
The idol garnered fame after appearing on "Produce 48" in 2018. During the finale, she ranked first, securing her spot as the center of IZ*ONE. As she promoted with IZ*ONE, she gained domestic fame. After debuting with IVE, her popularity skyrocketed.
6. LOONA Chuu
It may be hard to stand out in a group of twelve members, but Chuu manages to catch people's eyes no matter where she goes! Not only is Chuu the face of LOONA, but she is also their vocalist and rapper.
Thanks to her charms and energy, Chuu gained fame for her personality. She is bright and loud on television shows, making the program more enjoyable. Chuu has appeared in several variety shows and even has her own YouTube series!
7. Girls' Generation YoonA
When talking about iconic centers and "face of the groups" among girl groups, we have to mention the K-pop idol who started it all; Girls' Generation's Yoona!
Yoona is considered to be the idol who popularized the concept of girl group centers. Her visuals perfectly matched the Korean beauty standards, catapulting her and Girls' Generation into fame. With her beauty, she was able to get into acting and modeling, which only helped Girls' Generation cement their "National Girl Group" title.
8. (G)I-DLE Soyeon
When you think of (G)I-DLE, which member first comes to mind? More often than not, the member that does is Jeon Soyeon.
Since Jeon Soyeon works as the group's songwriter, producer, and executive creative director, her influence is felt throughout all of (G)I-DLE's work. On top of her impressive rap, dynamic stage presence, and eye-catching visuals, it is no wonder why Soyeon is the most recognized member of the group!
9. EXID Hani
Hani became the face of EXID after her fancam of "Up & Down" catapulted the girl group into stardom. Once on the brink of disbandment, Hani's fancam going viral singlehandedly saved the girl group, as the song saw a reverse run on the charts soon after.
Hani became well-loved for her captivating stage presence and gorgeous visuals. She became a household name, however, when she started appearing on variety shows. Her humor was a twist given her beauty, and people loved it! Now, Hani is also killing it as an actress.
10. miss A Suzy
During her time as a member of missA, Suzy was undeniably the face of the group. From the moment she debuted, Suzy's ethereal and charming beauty captured the hearts of the general public, earning her the nickname "The Nation's First Love."
Although missA has since disbanded, Suzy still holds onto that title with her activities as an actress.Many are hopeful she returns to music soon, as her last release was in 2022.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
