Eoljjang
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Eoljjang, also spelled as Ulzzang or Uljjang (ʌl.tɕ͈äŋ), is a popular South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

n term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". Originally used as a slang term, this word in the English lexicon has evolved into describing a person that follows specific style of fashion. Direct translation for the meaning Eoljjang is; Eol-: (prefix) A slang for "face" or "Based on face". It's derived from the Korean word "Uhl-Gool" "얼굴" And Jjang-: (suffix) a slang that means "best" or "the best at/in" Unlike the term "Eol-" the term "Jjang" can be used as a noun that simply means "the best". Many eoljjangs have entered the Korean entertainment business and some have risen to stardom. Although the word originated in South Korea, followers of such trends could be seen in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

 and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

, but can also be found in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...

, the United States
United States
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, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

, and Europe
Europe
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.

Famous eoljjang

Some teenage Eoljjang have become famous, and the look has become part of Korean pop culture
Culture of Korea
The current political separation of North and South Korea has resulted in divergence in modern Korean cultures; nevertheless, the traditional culture of Korea is historically shared by both states.-Dance:...

. Many Eoljjang are in popular K-pop idol groups. Some of the more successful uljjang stars include:
  • Yeon Ju Lee

  • Ku Hye Sun
  • Nam Sang Mi 
  • Park Han Byul
  • Kwak Min Jun
  • Kim Tae Hee
    Kim Tae Hee
    'Kim Tae-hee is a South Korean actress and model. She has appeared in several Korean Dramas such as My Princess, Iris and Stairway to Heaven.- Career :...

  • Song Hye Kyo
    Song Hye Kyo
    Song Hye-kyo is a South Korean model and actress. She gained popularity through television dramas such as Autumn in My Heart , All In , Full House , and The World That They Live In ..-Career:...

  • Kim Hyun Joong
    Kim Hyun Joong
    Kim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th...

  • Heo Young Saeng
    Heo Young Saeng
    Heo Young Saeng was born on 3 November 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and main/lead vocalist of boyband SS501. He debut as a solo artist in May 2011 with mini album Let It Go and made his musical debut in The Three Musketeers in November 2011 as D'Artagnan.-2005: Debut:Heo is a former...

  • Kim Kyu Jong
    Kim Kyu Jong
    Kim Kyu Jong was born on 24 February 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501. He made his musical debut in Goong: Musical, playing the lead role of 'Lee Shin' and debut as a solo artist in September 2011 with mini album Turn Me On.-2005: Debut:Kim debuted as a member of...

  • Park Jung Min
    Park Jung Min
    Park Jung Min was born on 3 April 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501. He made his musical debut in Grease and was the first SS501 members to debut as a solo artist with mini album Not Alone....

  • Kim Hyung Jun
    Kim Hyung Jun
    Kim Hyung Jun was born on 3 August 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and youngest member of boyband SS501. He debut as a solo artist in March 2011 with mini album My Girl and musical debut in Caffeine.-2005: Debut:...

  • Hyomin
    Hyomin
    Park Sun-Young , better known by her stage name Hyomin, is a South Korean idol, singer, dancer, rapper and actress. Like fellow teammates Jiyeon and Eunjung, she rose to prominence as a member of K-Pop girl group T-ara. In the group, she is a vocalist, rapper, and as of June 14, 2011, the current...

  • Lee Qri
    Lee Qri
    Lee Ji Hyun , better known by her stage name Qri, is a South Korean idol, singer, actress and member of K-pop girl group T-ara.- Biography :Qri was born on 12 December 1986. Her birth name is Lee Ji Hyun ....

  • Ahn Jae Hyo
  • Lee Chi Hoon
  • Park Tae Jun
  • Yu Ha Min
  • Park Hyung Seok
  • Lee Jong Hyun
    Lee Jong Hyun
    Lee Jong Hyun is a South Korean idol, musician and actor. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the South Korean idol band CN Blue, which debuted in 2009 in Japan and 2010 in South Korea. Lee was initially the leader when the band made their debut in Japan...

  • Choi Si Won
    Choi Si Won
    Choi Si-won , sometimes mononymously credited as Siwon, is a Korean pop singer and actor. He is a member of super boy band Super Junior and its subgroup, Super Junior-M, where he is known by his Chinese name Shiyuan . Aside from Super Junior related activities, Siwon is a successful male model and...

  • Jo Young Min
  • Jo Kwang Min
  • Son Na Eun
  • Su-i
  • A-zi
  • Semi
    Semi
    Semi- is a Latin prefix to a verb, noun, or adjective meaning "half". Some compounds formed with it are often abbreviated to simply "semi" in appropriate contexts:...

  • Ji-u
  • Im YoonA
    Im Yoona
    Im Yoona commonly stylized as YoonA , is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress, and Promotional model. She is a member of the Korean girl group, Girls' Generation. She made her debut as an actress in the 2007 Korean drama, 9 Ends, 2 Outs. She is often considered to be the "face" of the...

  • Choi Jong Hun
    Choi Jong Hun
    Choi Jong Hun is the leader, lead guitarist, keyboardist, occasional lyricist and composer of F.T. Island, a popular South Korean rock band.-Biography:...

  • Lee Joo Yeon
  • Hannaa (Yukiko Chan)
  • No Min Woo http://kpopnew.com/2011/05/boyfriend-profile/
  • Lee Jeong Min http://kpopnew.com/2011/05/boyfriend-profile/
  • Shim Hyun Seong http://kpopnew.com/2011/05/boyfriend-profile/
  • Lee Jung Hwan
  • Jung Jin Young
  • Gong Chan Shik
  • Kim Myung Soo (L)
  • Son Dong Woon
  • Yoon Doo Joon
  • Vi-Vi-chan (Kou)
  • Lee Kiseop (u-kiss)
  • Jiyul
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