K-Pop is so much more than just music - it's a spectacle. As a whole, the industry relies heavily on their idols having captivating looks to draw people in. There's even an official group position labeled “visual” for both hot female idols and male ones as well. This means the idol business has some of the most beautiful men and women on the planet, constantly changing and enhancing their looks to serve fans. On this list, you'll find some of the most striking women in the field.
It's no surprise that all members of BlackPink are considered top tier visuals. Their aesthetic fits like a glove with their fierce looks and charisma, all contributing to them being the number one girl group in the world for most of their career. JYPE powerhouse Twice also has several members on the list including Japanese members Sana and Momo. Other notable visuals on this list include Itzy's Yeji, Aespa's Karina, Red Velvet's Irene, and acclaimed soloist IU.
Vote up the female idols you think have the best visuals and see where your favorites rank!
Kim Ji-soo (born January 3, 1995), known mononymously as Jisoo, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the girl group Blackpink, formed by YG Entertainment, in August 2016. After making her acting debut with a cameo role in the 2015 series The Producers, she played her first leading role in the JTBC series Snowdrop (2021–22).
Roseanne Park (born 11 February 1997), known mononymously as Rosé, is a Korean-New Zealand singer and dancer based in South Korea. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé signed with South Korean label YG Entertainment following a successful audition in 2012 and trained for four years before debuting as a member of the girl group Blackpink in August 2016. In March 2021, Rosé made her solo debut with her single album R. The album sold 448,089 copies in its first week, the highest for a Korean female soloist. Lead single "On the Ground" was also a commercial success, topping the Billboard Global 200 and peaking in the top five domestically.
Yoo Ji-min (born April 11, 2000), better known as Karina, is a South Korean singer under SM Entertainment. She made her debut as a member of the group Aespa on November 17, 2020.
Jennie Kim (born January 16, 1996), known mononymously as Jennie, is a South Korean singer, rapper and actress. Born and raised in South Korea, Jennie studied in New Zealand for five years before returning to South Korea in 2010. She debuted as a member of the girl group Blackpink, formed by YG Entertainment, in August 2016. In November 2018, Jennie made her debut as a solo artist with the single "Solo". The song was commercially successful, topping both the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. In 2022, HBO announced she had joined the cast of The Idol, making her the first Korean idol to star in an American drama show.
Lee Ji-eun (born May 16, 1993), professionally known as IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She signed with Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment) in 2007 as a trainee and began her music career at the age of 15 with her debut album, Lost and Found. Her follow-up albums, Growing Up and IU...IM, brought her mainstream success, but it was through "Good Day", the lead single from her 2010 album Real, that she achieved national stardom. With the success of her 2011 albums, Real+ and Last Fantasy, IU established herself as a formidable force on the music charts and further cemented her image as Korea's "little sister". Aside from music, IU has also ventured into ...more
Jang Won-young (born August 31, 2004), known mononymously as Wonyoung, is a South Korean singer and model. She is a member of Ive under Starship Entertainment and is also a former member of project girl group Iz*One after finishing first in Mnet's girl group survival reality television show Produce 48.
