Ulzzang

Ulzzang
Hangul
얼짱
RReoljjang
MRŏltchang

Ulzzang (Korean: 얼짱, pronounced [ʌl.t͈ɕɐŋ] ⓘ), also spelled as eoljjang, is a popular South Korean term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". A person desiring ulzzang status would gain popularity on the internet through entering contests where their photos are judged and chosen by voters. The trend is unisex and is practiced by both men and women.[1]

Before his debut as an actor, Park Bo-gum was known as an ulzzang in his neighborhood

Several Korean actors and K-pop idols were known as ulzzang in their neighborhoods and internet communities like Cyworld before their debuts in the entertainment industry.[2] They include singer Kang Min-kyung of Davichi, singer Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE, and actor Park Bo-gum, among others.[3][4][5]

The popularity and influence of Korean popular culture throughout Asia has led to ulzzangs becoming a trend in Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and certain parts of South Asia.[6][7][8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "How to be an Ulzzang". Ulzzang.net. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "From the 'national SNS' CyworldUlzzang". Sports Hankooki. August 18, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  3. ^ Seoul, SBS 뉴스 (August 23, 2017). "[스브스타] '싸이월드 얼짱'으로 입소문 타 데뷔한 스타는 누구?". SBS NEWS (in Korean). Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  4. ^ "박보검, 목동 얼짱으로 유명했던 과거 사진 공개 "부산까지 소문나"(칸타빌레)[결정적장면]". Newsen (in Korean). July 12, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  5. ^ "싸이월드 추억이 방울방울, 박보검·구혜선·정용화·강민경... '싸이월드로 뜬 스타 재소환'". PinpointNews. April 8, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  6. ^ "Gyaru vs ulzzang make-up: which one should you really go for?". Asia.be.com. August 30, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  7. ^ Soh, Elizabeth (October 29, 2012). "Korean 'Ulzzang' beauty mania comes to Singapore". Yahoo Style. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  8. ^ Krents, Tatyana (November 30, 2015). "The most fashionable country on Earth and its global influence". Popsop. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Cindi Loo. "Korea Ulzzang subculture joins list of impossible beauty obsessions - Theantdaily". Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)


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