Overview
- TC Candler published its 2025 lists on Dec. 28–29 via YouTube, confirming Rosé of Blackpink at No. 1 on The 100 Most Beautiful Faces.
- Other top placements in the female list include Sydney Sweeney at No. 2, Pharita of BabyMonster at No. 3, Karina of aespa at No. 8, and Blackpink’s Jisoo at No. 11, Lisa at No. 22, and Jennie at No. 46.
- On The 100 Most Handsome Faces list, Singapore actor Ayden Sng ranked No. 3, with fellow Singaporean Glenn Yong at No. 20 after rising 15 spots from last year.
- K-pop figures also featured prominently among men, including BTS’s V at No. 7, Enhypen’s Ni-ki at No. 10, BTS’s Jungkook at No. 14, and Stray Kids’ Hyunjin at No. 18.
- Fan celebrations were widespread while online critics, notably in South Korea, questioned the lists’ credibility and argued the outcomes reflect popularity over aesthetics.