With this over saturated market, these stars have proven them selves that they're indeed different and unique than other beautiful or handsome faces out there. They're living proof that talent can overcome Korean beauty standard, or some of them aren't just a beautiful look without talent, they're the full packed. You might disagree or agree with my opinion about them, please don't ignore how successful these individuals are. They got so much love and hatred due to their popularity sky rocketing more than the other members of their respective groups. Well, who can't resist a whole some packed like them, even a lot of agency want them to sign a contract with them. They are:
1. IU
Lee Ji-eun (Korean: 이지은; born May 16, 1993), professionally known as IU (Korean: 아이유), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She writes her own song and can both sing and act. She got compliment by a lot of professional of the Korean entertainment industry, having some enjoyable voice tone and natural acting skill. More than that, IU also has a heart of angel, since she often donates some of her wealth for some social welfare organization. Her latest drama, Hotel del luna, got a high rating and well received internationally.
2. Ahn Jiyoung from Bol4
The main vocal of the duo group, Bol4, ahn jiyoung have some unique singing style that makes all her song unique and enjoyable to listen. Her unique voice are complimented by many. She also can play keyboard/other music instrument. She writes and compose most of her own song, collaborating with other professional musician from her respective agency. She might only experiment in music scene now, but she has consistently produced amazing songs through the years. With only her singing talent, she already pocket herself a lot of "money" with cf deals and festival appearance, a hand of midas indeed. She might lack of hardcore fandom, but her public recognition toward her songs in South Korea shouldn't be ignored. If you ever visited Seoul, you might listen her songs, were playing all over the city.
3. AKMU Lee Chan-hyuk
The brother-sister bonds within the siblings are adorable. The group’s 2014 debut album Play was well received by the public and critics, having sold more than 6.9 million total downloads, as well as being awarded Best Pop Album in the 2014 Korean Music Awards. The follow-up albums Spring (2016) and Winter (2017) furthered their success. As of March 2017, the duo has sold over 20 million digital songs in South Korea. Getting little to no education because of his family background, getting a home school in mongolia because the parents can't afford the education fee, doesn't stop him to dream and follow his passion of music. Just like Ahn jiyoung from Bol4, Lee chan hyuk from Akmu does sing, rap, lyricist, composer and producer. Only with his musical talent, he can make profit for his agency when he released a new song. Of course a lot of agency would like to have AKMU as one of their artist. He might not have that ideal figure or handsome face, but his talents take the cake.
4. G Dragon
The leader of legendary Kpop hip hop group, Bigbang. He can rap and sing, not only that, he is also the one behind a lot of Bigbang amazing song. G-Dragon's full name is Kwon Ji-Yong, is a K-POP singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion icon known for penning chart-topping singles and his stage presence that has garnered him the title "King of K-pop. G dragon has a personal net worth of 15 billion won, while his group bigbang got 40 billion won. Too bad, he is a loyal foe from YG entertainment who might not think to move to another agency outside YG.
5. Suzy from MissA
Her beauty always got her on the top ranking of many poll through the years. There is a lot of article compliment her unrealistic beauty. With that ideal image, she got a lot of CF deals. She can dance, has decent singing skill and can act. She also knows a lot of popular idols, is close with Suli, IU, and Yoo in Na.
6. Zico
Woo Ji-ho (Korean: 우지호; born September 14, 1992), better known by his stage name, Zico (Korean: 지코), is a South Korean rapper, record producer, singer-songwriter, and leader of the boy group Block B. He has released two solo albums, Gallery (2015) and Television (2017). In January 2019, it was announced that Zico had established his own label, KOZ (King of the Zungle) Entertainment. Zico is planning to use his label to develop other artists as well as his own career.In August, the hip-hop crew Fanxy Child, consisting of Zico, Dean, Crush, Penomeco, Millic and Staytuned, held two sold-out concerts in Seoul, coinciding with the release of the crew's single, "Y."
7. Lee teuk
The leader of super junior who often become a host. Very good in variety show.
8. YoonA
She has a lot of CF deals, have several successful drama or movie with high rating and often compliment by a lot of professional/insider/producer to have a great working ethic.
9. Taeyeon
A successful solo singer that comes out from the legendary girl group, SNSD/Girls' generation, what's more to say?
10. All BTS members
Literally, all of them are wanted by many agencies.
So do you agree with this list? Tell me what you think.
