9 K-Pop Idols With Visual-Related Nicknames

Jan 17, 2024

All idols are gorgeous and unique in their own ways, but there are some whose visuals are so legendary that they have earned themselves nicknames among fans! With a lot of unique and interesting descriptors, you might be fascinated to learn why these nicknames came about. In no particular order, let’s get started!

aespa’s Karina

 

The leader of aespa, Karina immediately created a stir among netizens even before the group’s debut with her incredible visuals. She’s known as the “CG Visual,” short for “Computer Graphics”—which is fitting for aespa’s futuristic concept and references the fact that she’s so beautiful that she seems unreal. Her visuals are almost too good to be true!

ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo

 

As an established actor in Korea and a member of ASTRO, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who’s never heard of Cha Eun Woo. He’s one of the most legendary visuals in the industry, and he’s so well-known that he’s even earned the nickname “Face Genius”—meaning that he’s so handsome that his looks speak for themselves.

ITZY’s Yuna

 

The youngest member of ITZY, Yuna is famous not only for her gorgeous face but also for her incredible body proportions. She has the nickname “Queenka” in Korea, short for “Queen Card”—usually a nickname for the most popular girl in high school. This is in reference to her youthful looks and bubbly personality, which totally make her seem like the queen bee!

TXT’s Yeonjun

 

The oldest member of TXT earned himself the nickname “4th Gen It Boy” among fans. This is due to not only Yeonjun’s unique and handsome visuals, but also because he’s a fashion icon! One of the most-followed Instagram accounts among fourth-generation idols, Yeonjun is unafraid to experiment with fashion and think outside of the box when it comes to his looks.

IVE’s Jang Won Young

 

An idol known throughout Korea as one of the prettiest faces in the industry, Jang Won Young has been famous for her looks ever since her debut as the center in IZ*ONE. Her visuals have only gotten better since she re-debuted with IVE, earning her the nickname “Princess Visual” for her classy and clean appearance that many Koreans aspire to.

Stray Kids’ Hyunjin

 

Stray Kids rapper and dance line member Hyunjin is another idol that has been famous since pre-debut for his amazing visuals. His classic, handsome looks earned him the nickname “Prince” among fans, meaning that his high-quality visuals make him seem like royalty. It’s not just his looks though—even his stage presence makes him seem princely!

NMIXX’s Sullyoon

 

With her small face and delicate frame, the nickname for NMIXX’s Sullyoon suits her perfectly—fans call her “fairy”! Her visuals really are so ethereal that she seems magical, but she’s also got the versatility to suit NMIXX’s various concepts. Her looks are famous among both Korean and international fans for a reason!

BTS’s Jin

 

Nicknamed “Worldwide Handsome,” BTS’s Jin has a face that’s known around the world. His broad shoulders are also an iconic part of his looks that contribute to his manly visuals, but his flawless facial features are the main focus. Even off the stage, the oldest member of BTS has looks that would stop anyone in their tracks!

Red Velvet’s Irene

 

The eldest member and leader of Red Velvet, Irene is a classic visual—so much so that she’s been called “The Original Visual”! Her perfectly-proportioned features and timeless looks are famous across the K-pop generations, and there’s no doubt that she’ll remain one of the most well-known visuals in the industry.

Can you think of any other idols with visual nicknames? Tell us in the comments!

 

cr: Soompi

Tags: #Red Velvet; #ASTRO; #BTS; #Stray Kids; #Hyunjin; #Jang Won Young; #Cha Eun Woo; #Irene; #Jin; #TXT; #ITZY; #Yeonjun; #Yuna; #aespa; #Karina; #Sullyoon; #IVE; #NMIXX;
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