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얼짱 — someone with an exceptionally beautiful or attractive face. From 얼굴 (face) + 짱 (best). Before Instagram, eoljjang culture on Korean websites like DC Inside was where teens posted photos to be rated on their looks. In K-pop, idol faces are constantly discussed and ranked using this framework.
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“Cha Eun-woo is consistently ranked an 얼짱 even by non-fans — the beauty standard discussion around him is practically a standalone internet genre.”