General: The Misconception of the Ulzzang Image

NOTE: This is completely MY opinion. This is not posted to bring offense to anyone at all and is only posted to express my thoughts on this subject. If you agree, wonderful, if you don't agree, wonderful, God Bless to all. :)


Here's the basics of today's topic:


Definition of Ulzzang (얼짱): Best Face / Pretty Face


Ulzzang's Generally:

• Have double eyelids / big eyes
• Small face
• Upright nose
• Have bright skin
• Are photogenic (looks good in pictures @ almost all angles.)
• Overall has a visually pleasing face

The name/nickname "Ulzzang" is generally labeled/stereotyped on those who inherit the "korean ideal" face features such as double eyelids, an upright straight nose etc. (Considering the word "Ulzzang"is Korean. Also, this is NOT meaning people who don't have double eyelids are not visually attractive. What people are attracted to, taste and believe is more visually pleasing varies by person.) <-- Personally I think Ulzzang's can look a little scary at certain times... 0.o They look either too unreal, or just idk...~ 


So...
Q: How do you become an "official" Ulzzang?
A: Korea holds contests (usually online) where people enter and compete to recieve the "Ulzzang" title. 
(But the "Ulzzang" Figure has turned into almost like a lifestyle or style trend in Korea...?)


Here are some people who are considered to be official "Ulzzang" in Korea...

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Q:Is there such thing as Ulzzang poses?
A: There are no concrete walls on what is and isn't Ulzzang poses, but there are poses as well as picture taking angles that Ulzzang's tend to do often.


Okay so, what's the misconception??

1. Not all Ulzzangs wear layers of makeup. (Sometimes, they don't wear any at all) 
2. Not all Ulzzangs wear lots of eyeliner. (Generally it's very thin.)
3. Not all Ulzzangs wear circle lenses.
4. Not all Ulzzangs underwent plastic surgery.
5. Being an ulzzang isn't a light switch.