Kpop idols are constantly judged based on their visuals. Companies and survival shows debuting idols have often been accused of putting visuals over talent while debuting trainees. The visual of the group is often the most biased of the members. Idols are also often judged according to harsh Korean beauty standards like a certain height, a specific face shape, pale skin, double eyelids, heart-shaped lips, v-shaped jawline, etc. Most conform to one or the other of these standards. Therefore, all idols are deemed attractive by most, and yet some kpop idols look ethereal in photographs. Here are the top 10 most photogenic kpop idols:-
1. Tzuyu From Twice
The maknae of TWICE from Taiwan is the most biased of the group. She is also the most popular in the group. She fits the Korean beauty standards almost perfectly. She has perfect body proportions, a small face, and big eyes. Often she is introduced as Tzuyu with perfect proportions on shows. She ranked first in TC Candler's 100 most beautiful faces list in 2019.
2. Irene From Red Velvet
Irene is often called the original visual alongside SNSD's Yoona and 2NE1 Dara. Her face is symmetrical, with big eyes and hear shaped lips. While Red Velvet is a visual group, Irene still stands out among them. During Melon Music Awards 2016, EXO's Chanyeol was captured saying, "Ah... She's pretty" while looking at Irene.
3. V From Bts
BTS' V has one of the most recognizable faces in kpop. While he's not the official visual, he's undisputedly the most biased. Ironically V doesn't even match most Korean beauty standards but is instead considered ugly according to them. Yet he's praised for his golden ratio. He has a double eyelid and a monolid that gives him his signature dreamy expression. His natural features are so unique that they cannot be replicated by plastic surgery.
4. Joy From Red Velvet
Yet another Red Velvet member, Joy, is known as the 'rising visual' of the group. Lately, her popularity has rivaled Irene's. Joy fits the Korean beauty standards of pale skin, double eyelids, plump lips, and a v-shaped jaw, among others. Joy was nicknamed the 'End-of-Year- Joy' for her stunning visuals at year-end ceremonies.
5. Kai From Exo
While Kai is not a part of the official visual line of EXO, he was voted the most photogenic kpop idol in an event on IDOL CHAMP in 2018. Like V Kai's beauty also defies Korean beauty standards.
6. Sana From Twice
TWICE's Sana is not a main visual because Tzuyu fits more of the Korean beauty standards. However, Sana's visuals are still otherworldly. She has a v-shaped jawline, heart-shaped lips, pale skin, and big eyes with double eyelids. Sana is known for her versatility; she can equally channel both girl crush and mature seductive concepts.
7. Cha Eunwoo From Astro
Eunwoo's perfectly symmetrical face has been a topic of discussion among Korean and international fans. Eunwoo is one of the few kpop idols who perfectly match the Korean beauty standards. He is the main visual of Astro. He is the most biased member of the group and is gaining more popularity internationally for his roles in kdramas. Eunwoo, alongside Irene, V, and Sana, is called 'face genius' for his attractive visuals and talents span various fields.
8. Na-Eun From Apink
Na-eun used to be the center for Apink before she left the group in April 2022. She was the most biased member. Her visuals are described as soft and timeless. Lately, netizens have speculated that she must have undergone plastic surgery as her visuals have changed over the years. In the ten years she has been a part of the group, her facial proportions have drastically changed. Regardless, Na-eun still looks beautiful.
9. Jennie From Blackpink
Blackpink is a visual group, and upon debut, Jennie was the most biased member. Jennie, however, only fits a few of the set beauty standards: double eyelids, small face, straight brows, and full lips. Nonetheless, her visuals are still stunning, and she looks gorgeous in photoshoots and candids.
10. Somi
Somi, previously in I. O. I, now a soloist, is the epitome of a living Barbie. She is one of the most attractive faces in kpop, despite meeting only a few beauty standards: double eyelids, pale skin, straight brows, and plump lips. In recent years, she has lost a lot of weight, worrying fans, but she assured them that she was in good health.
