According to rankings released on December 28 via TC Candler’s official YouTube channel, Rosé topped the female category of The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025. The annual list, curated by the U.S.-based film site, once again highlighted the strong global presence of K-pop stars.
Following Rosé, aespa’s Karina ranked 8th, while fellow BLACKPINK member Jisoo placed 11th. Nana, who previously held the No.1 position for two consecutive years in 2014 and 2015, came in at 18th this year.
K-pop artists dominated the upper ranks, with TWICE’s Tzuyu at No.20, BLACKPINK’s Lisa at No.22, Jeon Somi at No.24, and IVE’s Jang Wonyoung at No.26, reinforcing the genre’s continued influence on global beauty standards.
In the men’s category, BTS’s V achieved the highest placement among Korean male artists, ranking 7th on the 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2025 list. V previously secured the No.1 spot in 2017 and has consistently remained near the top of the rankings in subsequent years.
Other K-pop stars featured prominently, including ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki at No.10, BTS’s Jungkook at No.14, Stray Kids’ Hyunjin at No.18, and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo at No.33.
TC Candler has published its annual “Most Beautiful” and “Most Handsome” rankings every year since 1990. While the lists are known for sparking debate due to their subjective nature, they continue to attract global attention and serve as a reflection of shifting trends in international pop culture and visual appeal.
Sources: Daum
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