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'''Eoljjang''' also spelled as '''Uljjang''' or '''ulzzang''' is a popular [[South Korea]]n term literally meaning, "best face," or "good-looking." A slang often used by netizens, contests competing for the title of uljjang are held online. Many uljjangs have entered the Korean entertainment business, and some have risen to stardom.<ref name="Donga">{{cite news|url=http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?bicode=040000&biid=2004122363848 |title=Keywords Reveal Korea’s Most-Searched Topics in 2004 |publisher=[[Dong-A Ilbo]] |date=December 22, 2004 |author=Jae-Dong Yu}}</ref> <ref name="moneytoday">{{cite news|url=http://star.moneytoday.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2008122911515072574&type=1&SVEC |publisher=Star news |title=이주연 등 '5대얼짱' 1기, 지금 뭐하나 |language=Korean}}</ref> |
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== Characteristics == |
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All uljjangs share similar features such as big eyes (as in doll eyes), small nose, fair skin, etc. Circle lenses are known to be popular with most uljjangs. |
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== Famous uljjangs == |
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Some teenage uljjangs grew famous because of their looks, and became part of the Korean pop culture. Some of the successful uljjang stars include Gu Hye-seon, [[Nam Sang-mi]], [[Park Han-byul]], Kang Eun-bi<ref name="moneytoday" /> , and Kim Hye Sung. |
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==References== |
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[[Category:South Korean culture]] |
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Revision as of 05:14, 28 April 2009
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Eoljjang also spelled as Uljjang or ulzzang is a popular South Korean term literally meaning, "best face," or "good-looking." A slang often used by netizens, contests competing for the title of uljjang are held online. Many uljjangs have entered the Korean entertainment business, and some have risen to stardom.[1] [2]
Characteristics
All uljjangs share similar features such as big eyes (as in doll eyes), small nose, fair skin, etc. Circle lenses are known to be popular with most uljjangs.
Famous uljjangs
Some teenage uljjangs grew famous because of their looks, and became part of the Korean pop culture. Some of the successful uljjang stars include Gu Hye-seon, Nam Sang-mi, Park Han-byul, Kang Eun-bi[2] , and Kim Hye Sung.
References
- ^ Jae-Dong Yu (December 22, 2004). "Keywords Reveal Korea's Most-Searched Topics in 2004". Dong-A Ilbo.
- ^ a b "이주연 등 '5대얼짱' 1기, 지금 뭐하나" (in Korean). Star news.
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