In Korean culture, "ulzzang" translates to "best face," which describe individuals who attract a lot of attention and become popular online for their eye-catching and extremely good visuals. Due to their looks, a lot of them were scouted by entertainment companies and made their debut to become the idols we love. Some of them are even known as the visuals of their groups!

With that, here are some of the idols who were ulzzangs before they made their debut!

1. Wonho

Before making his debut, former MONSTA X member Wonho was an ulzzang under the name Shin Hoseok. As an ulzzang, Wonho became popular for his baby face, which is still the same until now! He even appeared on the show Ulzzang Shidae, a show that shares some of the inside stories and lifestyles of popular ulzzangs. With his looks, it's no wonder he became the visual member during his time with MONSTA X.

2. Girl's Day Yura

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Girl's Day member Yura debuted as the visual member of the group, and it's easy to see why! Prior to making her debut, Yura was much-loved for her beautiful visuals. In fact, she was even contacted by more than 40 entertainment companies wanting to scout her after she posted a video of herself dancing online!

3. EXO Sehun

Sehun debuted as the visual member of EXO. During his ulzzang days, the youngest EXO member became very popular for his "pretty boy" looks and gaze, which easily made the hearts of many flutter! When his past ulzzang photos surfaced online, he was even dubbed as a "certified ulzzang."

4. Block B Jaehyo

Before he made his debut as the visual member of Block B, member Jaehyo was known to be an extremely popular ulzzang! He even proved his popularity by competing in a contest called Mnet Pretty Boys, where he bagged first place!

5. Yoon Jisung

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Did you know Yoon Jisung was actually an ulzzang before becoming a K-pop idol? This fact is actually not known to many, as the former Wanna One leader often portrays himself to be a comedic person on camera. But when he turns serious, many end up praising the singer's handsome visuals that are definitely under-appreciated!

6. aespa Karina

One of the most popular female idols from the fourth-generation is aespa member Karina, and it's easy to know why! Immediately after making her debut, the "Black Mamba" hitmaker gained immense popularity among fans for her CG-like beauty. But even before she made her debut, Karina was already popular online after stunning many with her seemingly unreal visuals.

Which other idols do you know were ulzzangs before making their debut?

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Written by Robyn Joan