"ulzzang" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-ulzzang.wav Forms: ulzzangs [plural]
Etymology: From Korean 얼짱 (eoljjang). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ko|얼짱}} Korean 얼짱 (eoljjang) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} ulzzang (countable and uncountable, plural ulzzangs)
  1. (uncountable, often used attributively) A South Korean subculture emphasizing idealized beauty, in particular large, round eyes and softened features. Tags: attributive, often, uncountable Categories (topical): Fashion, People
    Sense id: en-ulzzang-en-noun-aBXOHt3y Disambiguation of Fashion: 100 0 Disambiguation of People: 100 0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 88 12 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 95 5 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 97 3
  2. (countable, South Korean idol fandom) A good-looking person. Tags: countable Categories (topical): South Korean idol fandom
    Sense id: en-ulzzang-en-noun-n9wGdA4K
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