Ulzzang

Gyaru (ギャル?) is a Japanese transliteration of the English word gal. The name originated from a 1970s brand of jeans called "gals", with the advertising slogan: "I can't live without men", and was applied to fashion- and peer-conscious girls in their teens and early twenties. Its usage peaked in the 1980s and has gradually declined. The term gradually drifted to apply to a younger group, whose seeming lack of interest in work or marriage gained the word a "childish" image. It is now used almost interchangeably with kogyaru.

Gyaru subculture is still a large influence in Japan's fashion...

Uljjang, also spelled as Ulzzang, is a popular South Korean term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". A slang term often used by netizens, contests competing for the title of uljjang are often held online. Many uljjangs have entered the Korean entertainment business and some have risen to stardom. The practice originated in South Korea and is mainly found in Korea, China and Japan, but can also be found in Taiwan, the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Most uljjangs share similar features. They usually have big eyes (the main focus), a high nose bridge and fair skin. Even though...