In the world of kpop the role of visual is perhaps the most vital position of all. Not only is it the most inviting to potiental new fans but it also increases your chances of a career post kpop stardom. Each company and group has their special visuals but no company has produced as many iconic and beautiful visuals as SM Entertainment aka the unoffical visual capital of kpop.
Let's take a look at the heavy hitters and see who is the most iconic of them all.
TVXQ Jaejoong
Beauty: 10
Smile: 8.5
Approachability: 8
Final Thoughts: The one that started it all. Prince Jaejoong took Asia by storm when he debuted as fans all over the world proclaimed "OMG he's an anime character come to life!" Many have argued he's actually the most beautiful man to ever walk the Earth. And that SM has been trying to clone him for over a decade now because he was a one of a kind beauty. Legendary isn't a strong enough word for this man.
Girls Generation Yoona
Beauty: 8.5
Smile: 9
Approachability: 9
Final Thoughts: Without question the "It" girl of second generaton. Yoona had it all. She could be the girl next door, the glamoures bombshell, or the dangerous vixen. Paved the way is a term overused these days but there's no denying that's exactly what she did for girl group visuals.
EXO Kai
Beauty: 9
Smile: 8
Approachability: 7
Final Thoughts: Remember the whole thing about cloning I mentioned earlier? Kai was the closest thing we ever got to Jaejoong and his out of this world good looks and next level sex appeal captured girls hearts all around the world. Girls just cannot resist this man. His mysterious demeanor and overpowering sexyness laid waste to other equal beauties such as f(x) Krystal and BlackPink Jennie and I'm sure countless others we will never know about ;)
f(x) Sulli
Beauty: 9
Smile: 9.5
Approachability: 8.5
Final Thoughts: Sullli was consistently in the top 3 or 4 visuals of second gen along with label mate Yoona and Miss A's Suzy. A stunningly beautiful girl on the inside and outside who quickly developed a strong male fanbase and boy group admirers all across Asia. Even girls were in awe of Sulli beauty as IU famously proclaimed her song "Peach" was written about Sulli because her face was so beautiful it was overpowering. Her impact lives on to this day.
NCT Taeyong
Beauty: 8.5
Smile: 9
Approachability: 9
Final Thoughts: Call it sexy or call it cute. But Taeyong is one of the most attractive current stars in kpop. A guy who fits the "boy next door" label better than the other two guys on this list. Taeyong is known for being able to pull off any concept thrown at him. He can be anything you want him to be and his confidense only ups his overall attractivness even more.
Red Velvet Irene
Beauty: 9.5
Smile: 8.5
Approachability: 7
Final Thoughts: Best way to describe Irene? She's Yoona on steriods. Third gens official Goddess of kpop. Beauty so bright that the sun needs sunglasses when she steps outside. The full package that also comes with a bit of mystery attached since she apparently puts on body armor when men are nearby (metaphorically speaking).
Winner?
TVXQ Jaejoong!
This man at his peak is just on another level. Every other visual on this list has been a worthy follow up to what this man started. But there can only be one winner. And Jaejoong is the most iconic SM visual of all time.
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