A familiar fan-created term, “JangKaSul”—which refers to a visual line comprising IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, NMIXX’s Sullyoon, and aespa’s Karina—is once again stirring debate online. The term, popular on Korean forums, unofficially designates these idols as the top visuals among active K-pop girl group members.
However, recent performances by NewJeans’ Haerin, particularly in their “ASAP” stage, have reignited questions among fans about her exclusion. The original poster has passionately commented that “Haerin is 69,696,969 times prettier than Jang Wonyoung” and called her “the true visual ace of fourth-gen girl groups.”
The renewed attention on Haerin’s visuals has led fans to question the logic and fairness of the JangKaSul designation. Some argue that if the lineup is based on debut timing or popularity, other idols like ITZY’s Yuna also deserve recognition.
It’s important to note that JangKaSul is not an official concept but a fan-driven term used to highlight idols perceived as “visual centers.” Since beauty is subjective, disagreements and personal rankings are natural within fandom discourse.
Comments on Pann about this topic:
“You not including Jang Wonyoung makes even less sense.”
“These days, HYBE really finds all kinds of ways to mess with NewJeans… It’s disgusting.”
“Stop overreacting.”
“All three of them are insanely pretty…”
“You’re the only one not acknowledging it. Those rankings are based on search volume or media exposure rates.”
Still, the discussion around Haerin’s omission underlines how quickly public perception can shift in the ever-evolving world of K-pop, where every performance can redefine the visual hierarchy.