Top 20 Most Beautiful K-pop Idols

Here's a list of the top 20 prettiest K-pop idols! They are ranked in order of their birth year (youngest to oldest). Note: This list is based on my personal opinion. Share your favorites below!

20.

Name: Chou Tzuyu

Nationality: Taiwanese

Birth Year: 1999

Group: Twice

19.

Name: Park Chaeyoung / Roseanne 

Nationality: Korean-New Zealander 

Birth Year: 1997

Group: Blackpink

18.

Name: Jung Jinsoul

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1997

Group: LOONA

17.

Name: Park Sooyoung

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1996

Group: Red Velvet

16.

Name: Hirai Momo

Nationality: Japanese

Birth Year: 1996

Group: Twice

15.

Name: Lee Hayi

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1996

Group: N/A (Solo)

14.

Name: Kim Chungha

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1996

Group: formerly IOI, Solo

13.

Name: Kim Jisoo

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1995

Group: Blackpink

12.

Name: Kang Jiyoung

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1994

Group: formerly KARA

11.

Name: Son Naeun

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1994

Group: Apink

10.

Name: Jung Soojung/ Chrystal

Nationality: Korean-American

Birth Year: 1994

Group: f(x)

9.

Name: Im Jinah

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1991

Group: After School & Orange Caramel

8.

Name: Choi Sooyoung

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1990

Group: Girls' Generation/ SNSD

7.

Name: Yoon Bora

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1989

Group: formerly Sistar

6.

Name: Park Gyuri

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1988

Group: formerly KARA

5.

Name: Kim Jaekyung

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1988

Group: formerly Rainbow

4.

Name: Ho Hyunjoo/ Jessica

Nationality: Korean-American

Birth Year: 1988

Group: formerly Lucky J, solo

3.

Name: Wang Feifei

Nationality: Chinese

Birth Year: 1987

Group: Miss A

2.

Name: Park Sandara

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1984

Group: formerly 2NE1

1.

Name: Lee Hyori

Nationality: Korean

Birth Year: 1979

Group: N/A (Solo)

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Playlist 15. Unplugged

Theme: Acoustic
Songs with a [♥] are my preference/a personal favorite

K-pop songs that feature the classic sound of an acoustic guitar.

1. Taeyeon - 11:11

Korean

'11:11' is suited for your inner contemporary musician. It has a simplistic acoustic composition: there's a constant strum of a guitar and soft notes of a piano. Unlike the typical pop song, '11:11' is stripped of all audio bells and whistles, but perhaps it's too bare? Taeyeon's vocals and the melody are rather stagnant and never reach a significant intensity. With that said, there are two sides of a coin: some people may find this song boring where others may find it to be relaxing!

Review: Song - 3/5 MV - 4/5

2. Blackpink - Stay

Korean

With 'Stay', Blackpink has added dimension to their discography. It's not too often that you see a rookie group take such a big musical risk. 'Stay' is a folksy pop-ballad, with rap verses from Jennie and Lisa packed inside. It gives me a campfire song feeling, perhaps because it's somewhat cheesy and a fun sing-along. I can see that it was intended to be a double-edged sword of uniqueness and trendiness, but didn't quite amount as apparent by the relatively low sales compared to Blackpink's other releases.

Review: Song - 2.5/5 MV - 3/5

3.  Winner  - Color Ring

Korean

The term 'color ring' refers to how the phone keeps ringing because their ex isn't answering. "The melody flowing out of the phone is sweet but why does it sound painful to my ears." I noticed that Winner are able to portray very strong emotions without a strong sound. The lyrics and the overall vibe is very expressive despite the low, subtle melody.

Review: Song - 3/5 MV - 2.5/5

4. HA:TFELT - Peter Pan

Korean

Hatfelt's, or Yenny from the Wonder Girls, song 'Peter Pan' narrates the classic story. The tune is ambiguous in that it could be interpreted as either happy or sad. Happy, as it's a cheerful anthem of wanderlust: Wendy wants to escape with Peter Pan and be young forever. Sad, because it all is a hopeless fantasy.

Review: Song - 2.5/5 

5. Big Bang - If You

Korean ♥

It has been said the this out of their 10-year career, 'If You' is the saddest song Big Bang has released. In fact, they purposely didn't release a music video for it so people can completely focus on the music and lyrics. I do agree that this a very (beautiful) heartbreaking song. Instead of a serenade to draw someone closer, it's a serenade to painfully let go.

Review: Song - 5/5 

6. Chanyeol & Chen (EXO) - If We Love Again

Korean

These two members from the boy group EXO sing about not wanting the make the same mistakes in love again. Apparently, loving someone too deeply or making too many promises can bring pain, Chanyeol, who is a rapper, proves his ability as a vocalist. His deep voice contrast with Chen's higher, smoother voice and makes the song a nice listen.

Review: Song - 3.5/5 

7. 2NE1 - Lonely

Korean ♥

Around the time 'Lonely' was released, 2NE1 was in the habit of releasing music with a very processed sound. So, fans were taken aback with this bare and basic acoustic number. It has no auto-tune, no bass, and not even a rap verse from CL. However, 'Lonely' proves that less is sometimes more: it's one of the group's most haunting songs and is a long-time favorite of mine.

Review: Song - 5/5 MV - 3/5

8. Twice - One In A Million

Korean ♥

Unlike their popular songs Cheer Up and TT, 'One In Million' is a mid-tempo, mellow song. It relies on its sweet melody, rather than a catchy chorus. The meaning is rather uplifting: Twice make sure that you know you're one in a million! 

Review: Song - 4.5/5

9. Solji (EXID)  - 3%

Korean

The probability of Solji dating her boyfriend again is very slim, 3% to be exact. I think it's very suitalbe as an OST for a K-drama. It's very emotional and expresses the pain you feel when someone betrays you. "You are like a different person The person I knew, the person who used to hug me..."

Review: Song - 2/5

10. Eric Nam X Jeon Somi - You, Who?

Korean

In the past couple years Eric Nam has did duets with a variety of female singers including Red Velvet's Wendy and Park Jimin of 15&. It's always nice to see how his voice will complement and be complemented by that of others'. This time he collaborated with Jeon Somi, and though their voices don't quite match each other like I hoped, the music video is so cute!

Review: Song - 2.5/5 MV - 4/5

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Info: 2, 5

Visual: Sports Concept

Some k-pop and c-pop music videos with sporty themes! :)

1. Twice - Cheer Up!
Cheerleader

2. Ikon - Rhythm Ta

Basketball

3. AOA - Heart Attack

Lacrosse

4. Popu Lady - Lady First

Basketball

5. EXO - Love Me Right

Football

6. Girls' Generation - Oh!

Cheerleader

7. Orange Caramel - Lipstick

Table Tennis

8. Apink - Mr. Chu

Tennis

Visual: Idols With Pigtails

Here's some k-pop ladies with ponytails/pigtails. ('Visual' posts are image heavy as usual.) ^^

Music Videos with a [♥] are my preference/a personal favorite.

1. Sana (Twice)

Ooh Ahh (Dance Version)

2. Hyuna (4minute)

Hate ♥

3. CL (2ne1)

Happy ♥

4. Yeri (Red Velvet)

Ice Cream Cake

5. Bora (Sistar)

Shake It!

6. Dasom (2EYES)

Pippi Pippi

7. Tiffany (TTS)

Twinkle

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Playlist 6. Sweethearts (Girl Ver.)

Theme: Sweet
Songs with a [♥] are my preference/a personal favorite.

A collection of sweet, lovey-dovey songs to raise your blood sugar! All the singers/groups in this playlist are girls, a boy version with the same theme is coming soon! 

1. AOA Cream - I'm Jelly Baby

Korean

AOA Cream is a sub-unit from Aoa, featuring members Hyejeong, Yuna and Chanmi. The MV is bright pink with a dessert theme and slightly inspired by Sailor Moon. Hyejeong gets jealous when she finds her boyfriend with another girl.

2. Red Velvet - Oh Boy

Korean ♥

Songs like these are why I am a Red Velvet fan! The song really showcases their vocal abilities in this r&b track. I also like how they experiment with the dance music genre.

3. Popu Lady - Love Bomb

Mandarin

Popu Lady is a k-pop-esque girl group from Taiwan. So if you're wary about listening to c-pop, you should start with Popu Lady. Their early songs are cute and bubbly with a concept similar to that of A pink. Not to mention 'Love Bomb' is incredibly catchy!

4. A Pink - LUV

Korean

A pink stayed true to their cute concept in LUV. It's safe to say this song is an A Pink classic. "Do you remember the time we spent together? L.o.v.e. Luv!"

5. Girls' Generation - Gee

Japanese ♥

'Gee' was my very first k-pop song! No doubt it paved the way for the recent K-pop era and is a well known classic. All this aside I prefer the Japanese version. Shinee's Minho is featured in both music videos!

6. Twice - Ohh Ahh

Korean

Monster rookie Twice's debut song. So far Twice only have one mini album, but their lead single crushed the charts. The members are bright and the song is catchy enough. I included the dance version.

9. Orange Caramel - Lipstick

Korean ♥

Orange Caramel is a sub-unit of girl group After School. I love all OC's songs and this is in my favorites. Raina, Nana and Lizzy sport orange jersey dresses and crush on a tennis player. At the end of the MV, they battle some sort of tennis princess. Funny!

10. Jolin Tsai - Phony Queen

Mandarin ♥ 

Everything about 'Phony Queen' is to die for; from the song, lyrics and even the weird outfits. Apparently, Jolin wants to marry a phone, because it's more tolerable than a real man. "Want to be in a relationship? As it turns out the real is inferior to the fake".

11. TTS - Good-Bye, Hello
Korean

TaeTiSeo (the third sub-unit on this list) are from Girls' Generation. They received a lot of attention for debut song 'Twinkle' however their non-title tracks deserve attention too.

12. f(x) - Rum Pum Pum

Korean ♥

F(x) ambush the one that they love in 'Rum Pum Pum'. "Ouch! your head will hurt, you won’t be able to sleep, you won’t forget me easily, your true first love that appeared." The MV is as bold and vivid as the lyrics - I want those plaid dresses!