Knetizens pick out the symbol of beauty in K-dramas throughout the years: Cha Eun Woo appears among the actresses  

Famous beauties such as Song Hye Kyo and Son Ye Jin are not even mentioned in this list.  

Beauty standard is a definition that changes with time. This goes with the beauty standard in the acting industry of Korea as well, with each era having a beauty symbol and standard of its own. Recently, Korean netizens have joined an online debate to pick out the beauty symbol of Korean drama/movie from 1980 to now.

The 80s – actress Hwang Shin Hye

Hwang Shin Hye is a Korean actress born in 1963 and a household name in Korea before the 2000s. Her top-class beauty, soft and pure vibe which fits perfectly with the Koreans’ preference in the 80s along with her natural acting method has made her a legendary name in the industry at that time.

The 90s – Kim Hee Sun

Born in 1977, this actress is a well-known name which contributed to many famous series in the 90s such as “Sunflower”, “Wedding Dress”, “Goodbye My Love”,…Not just in the 90s, until now, Kim Hee Sun’s beauty is still a symbol which is hard to surpass in Korea.

The 2000s – Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee is definitely the symbol of beauty in the 2000s. Even though her acting is still a controversial topic, her visual and influence is undeniable. She was part of many successful K-drama series such as: “Love Story in Harvard”, “Jang Ok Jung, Living By Love”, “Oh My Princess”, “Yong Pal”,…

From 2010 to 2020

For this era, Korean netizens struggle to pick out 1 name only. “The Nation’s First Love” Suzy was mentioned a lot in the 2010s while Han So Hee is the current beauty symbol of the Korean film industry. Somehow, Cha Eun Woo is mentioned here as well. To many, his visual deserves to be named here even though he is a male actor.