In the context of K-pop, “visual” is a distinct term, different from its common usage in English. It is usually used to refer to the idol in a group whose appearance stands out the most and is the most attractive, often the member chosen to appear at the center or given many screen time and close-up shots. In other words, the “visual” is the group’s representative face in terms of image.
Among female idols, names like S.E.S’s Eugene, MissA’s Suzy, and SNSD’s YoonA are considered the first visual icons of K-pop. Meanwhile, plastic surgeons often mention Red Velvet’s Irene, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and IVE’s Jang Won Young as the standard visuals for later generations of K-pop.
For male idols, there have been similar evaluations. Recently, plastic surgeon Lee Kyung Mook conducted a “World Cup of Ideal Types” on his YouTube channel titled “BTS, RISE, Cha Eun-woo All Gathered,” focusing on 32 idols representing K-pop visuals. The surgeon αѕѕessed the idols’ faces based on professional expertise, public opinion, and aesthetic trends in South кσяєα.
Ultimately, he selected V as the winner of the title “The Representative Visual of K-pop,” commenting: “V is handsome even in the eyes of men. When men come for plastic surgery consultations, the photo they bring most often is overwhelmingly V.” He added that V is the star that male fans most want to emulate.
V not only represents the visual of K-pop but also holds multiple titles as “The Most Handsome Man in the World,” earning the nickname “collector of beauty.” According to Google Trends, over the past ten years, V has consistently ranked first in searches for “The Most Handsome Man,” confirming his global recognition as a visual icon.
Many plastic surgeons have noted: “V’s face approaches the ‘golden ratio,’ with an oval shape close to an egg, creating an ideal V-line from forehead to chin. The distance between the eyes and between the nose and mouth also follows the golden ratio,” and “His Western facial features harmonize with East Asian face lines, and when viewed from the side, the E-line from forehead to nose to chin is ideal.”
Not only in South кσяєα, but famous вяαzιℓian plastic surgeon Rafael Prota also appeared on television, praising: “V’s face has perfect symmetry and golden proportions, astonishingly beautiful.” European broadcasters in countries like gяєє¢є and the Netherlands have also highlighted V’s face, evaluating it as a standard of beauty.
Notably, V ranked first in the “100 Most Handsome Faces in the World” list by the αмєяι¢αn film site TC Candler in 2017. He was described as having a “typical Western face with golden ratio proportions combined with the mysterious charm of East Asia.”
At the same time, V breaks the stereotype of the Western “macho” image, proving that East Asian beauty can also set a standard, establishing him as a new icon of aesthetics. His face, recognized by both science and experts, surpαѕѕes the title of “handsome K-pop idol” to become a standard of beauty.
Meanwhile, with his stunning looks and unique charisma, V is receiving numerous offers from beauty brands. Recently, he was chosen as the face of both TIRTIR and YOONSE. Leveraging his global popularity, these brands aim to maximize their marketing impact in the international market.
Fans have expressed strong support for experts’ αѕѕessments of V’s beauty, marveling at the world-clαѕѕ attractiveness of the idol:
- Kim Taehyung is not just beautiful he’s visual poetry the kind of face you stare at and forget how to blink
- He’s been a whole aesthetic since forever. Some people are just born to slay effortlessly, and Taehyung is living proof. From when he was young, he’s always had that rare mix of charm, presence, and jaw-dropping visuals that make you stop and stare.
- Kim Taehyung, the face of global excellence. Fashion, luxury, lifestyle, finance & taste. Every world claims V as their own. From legacy houses to legendary franchises, he is a cultural force & iconic powerhouse transcending boundaries, shaping industries & redefining influence.
- Kim Taehyung also chosen as the Visual Idol Pick of αмєяι¢α via NEWSpin-off YouTube Channel. They interviewed kpop fans who attended the <2024 K-POP Cover Dance Festival in USA> which occurred at The Grammy Museum and Taehyung was picked as #1 representative visual of Kpop.
- He’s kpop’s representative visual for a reason. Congrats Taehyung
- Dispatch says V is the Face of BTS and MMA says he's the Visual representative of K-pop. The Whole World Knows how Gorgeous and Beautiful Kim Taehyung is. South кσяєα always there to remind everybody who's the representative of their nation
- We can talk about how taehyung perfectly embo∂ιєs the brand’s aesthetic? flawless skin, natural elegance, quiet luxury. He doesn’t represent a forced image; he naturally fits the philosophy of кσяєαn beauty: real, radiant, and sophisticated skin
- Remember when taehyung was selected as one of top 5 ‘Visual Center Idol' by SBS Medianet because for his national treasure visuals and as an all-rounder idol, everyone acknowledges him as the “representative visual of kpop”
