Idols and actresses have a significant influence on society’s beauty standards. Fans eagerly follow their style and image. Recently, Korean netizens have identified three female idols who define and consolidate these standards in South Korea. Among the “sea” of beauties in the entertainment industry over the generations, only IU, Jennie (BLACKPINK), and Jang Won Young (IVE) have been named. Each represents a unique standard and has become the beauty benchmarks that many aspire to in Korea. When people think of the physical traits of a beautiful Korean woman, these names come to mind.
IU
IU is the representative beauty of the second generation of K-pop. Known as the “Nation’s Little Sister”, she is celebrated for her fair skin, delicate, gentle and feminine features. When it comes to beauty with an elegant aura, IU is the most mentioned name and a standard to which young Koreans aspire.
According to Korean netizens, IU embodies traditional Korean beauty with her fair, radiant skin and delicate features, while her sweet and gentle image is something many aim to emulate.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie
Unlike IU, Jennie represents a modern, bold, and chic beauty. Although she doesn’t have the traditional “golden” face, Jennie has a unique charm that stands out in K-pop. She is a fashion icon and the “trendsetter” of K-pop, with everything she wears easily becoming a trend. Her “curved shoulders” and seductive figure have caused a stir not only in Korea, but throughout Asia. Her shoulders, in particular, have become a standard of beauty that many aspire to.
IVE’s Jang Wonyoung
Born in 2004, Jang Won Young is the beauty representative of the fourth generation of K-pop. The idol boasts both a princess beauty and a model body. She even had to edit her photos to make her legs look shorter. Her doll-like beauty and radiant makeup are currently the hottest trends in Korea.
Source: Krb, K14
