얼짱

Someone with a strikingly attractive face. From 얼굴 (face) + 짱 (the best). A term that peaked in the early 2000s Korean internet culture, when 얼짱 photos and communities were everywhere. Still understood today but carries a distinctly retro vibe — calling someone 얼짱 in 2025 feels old more than current.

얼 = face (shortened from '얼'굴)

짱 = the best, number one (slang)