Eoljjang, also spelled as Ulzzang or Uljjang (ʌl.tɕ͈äŋ), is a popular South Korea

South Korea

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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

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 and Japan

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, but can also be found in Taiwan

Taiwan

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, the United States

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, Canada

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, and 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
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• Song Hye Kyo
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• Kim Hyun Joong
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• Heo Young Saeng
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• Kim Kyu Jong
  Kim Kyu Jong
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• Park Jung Min
  Park Jung Min
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• Kim Hyung Jun
  Kim Hyung Jun
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• Hyomin
  Hyomin
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• Lee Qri
  Lee Qri
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• Ahn Jae Hyo
• Lee Chi Hoon
• Park Tae Jun
• Yu Ha Min
• Park Hyung Seok
• Lee Jong Hyun
  Lee Jong Hyun
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• Choi Si Won
  Choi Si Won
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• Jo Young Min
• Jo Kwang Min
• Son Na Eun
• Su-i
• A-zi
• Semi
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• Ji-u
• Im YoonA
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• Choi Jong Hun
  Choi Jong Hun
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• 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