KPOP Meaning
Ulzzang (얼짱) is Korean internet slang for a person whom netizens recognize as good-looking; the word combines 얼굴 (face) and 짱. A 2003 Korean report defined it as a new internet word meaning a pretty, handsome face, used for people netizens had certified as the best faces. According to the report, about 50 sites collected ulzzang photos and had become a gateway for new entertainers, and some first-generation ulzzang were already appearing in films, commercials and music videos.
Usage
Used for people who drew attention online for their looks, e.g. "a former ulzzang".
Examples
- A 2003 Korean report said people known from ulzzang photo sites were appearing in films and commercials.
- The same report described candidates for "second-generation ulzzang", backed by netizen votes, as the next generation of stars.
In context
Sources
- Seoul Shinmun (2003-08-25)
What we checked
Seoul Shinmun (2003-08-25)