K-Pop: Netizens Debate Which Male Idols Embody the 'Tofu Face' Aesthetic

Juhoon (주훈) of CORTIS is often described as a quintessential 'tofu-type handsome guy.' With fair skin and soft, rounded features, he exudes a pure and clean aura. Yet, his T-zone, including his nose bridge and eyes, is notably well-defined.

Korean Netizen Comments

1. I don't know if it's a 'tofu face,' but he's handsome regardless.
2. Not a 'tofu face,' more like a 'mouse face.' There's a whole group of 'mouse-type' idols, my idol is one too.
3. His features are quite far from what I'd consider a 'tofu face.'

4. It feels like his nose takes up 80% of his face; that can't be a 'tofu face.'
5. Monolid, big eyes, fair skin—isn't that a 'tofu face'? I think it is.
6. Whether the nose is high or not isn't the point. The key is monolids combined with a soft, gentle feeling. That's a 'tofu face,' not blurry features.

7. Lately, people keep trying to force 'stinky tofu faces' into being 'tofu faces'... but I agree this person has a 'tofu face.'
8. By my standards, he's a 'firmer tofu.'
9. Aren't 'Arabian-type' visuals those with darker skin and eyes that seem to shoot lasers? A 'tofu face' should have fair skin and an overall gentle impression. This person is indeed a 'tofu face,' just a 'tofu with a high nose.'

10. I don't know when 'tofu face' became a term fans use to overpraise male idols who aren't that good-looking; it's really sad. This is what a true 'tofu face' looks like.
11. Tofu? But his features are quite sharp.
12. Fair skin doesn't automatically mean 'tofu face.' His features are so deep-set; if his overall skin tone were a bit darker, wouldn't he be 'Arabian-type'?

13. Compared to 'Arabian-type,' he's more of a 'tofu face.' But it seems like nowadays, any idol with light, ordinary features is called a 'tofu face.' Please stop doing that.
14. With such a high nose, can he really be considered a 'tofu face'???
15. His T-zone is super defined; how is that a 'tofu face'? His eyes and nose are both very prominent.

16. I didn't initially think he had a 'tofu face,' but many people have been saying it since his debut. Maybe he looked softer and cuter when he debuted? A 'tofu face' isn't about blurry features, but a soft, gentle feeling.
17. My impression of a 'tofu face' is Song Joong-ki (송중기). Am I old?
18. Someone like Onew (온유) is a 'tofu face,' right? Calling Juhoon a 'tofu face' seems a bit of a stretch.

19. To me, 'tofu face' now refers to idols who look ordinary but have many fans, so everyone keeps calling them 'tofu faces.'
20. I prefer visuals like Park Ji-sung (박지성) or UNHAK (운학); those are 'tofu faces.'
21. This is a true 'tofu face'! Every time someone calls those who look like crushed tofu a 'tofu face,' I get so annoyed.

22. Me too... I hate it when people promote unattractive people under the guise of 'tofu face.' However, this person is genuinely handsome and has fair skin, but he doesn't quite give off a 'tofu face' vibe. I think he could have other selling points (laughs).
23. He clearly has a 'tofu face'! 'Tofu face' inherently includes handsome people. Why do people keep saying, 'he's just handsome'? Unattractive people can't be called 'tofu faces'; that's a 'crushed face.'
24. Isn't a 'tofu face' just fair and clean skin, looking gentle and cute? Whether someone is handsome or ugly is a completely different matter.

25. I thought someone actually posted a block of tofu, but it's a 'tofu face.' I love it.
26. He's totally a 'tofu face'! People with flat T-zones aren't 'tofu faces.'
27. This is what a real 'tofu face' looks like. Please stop calling everyone with blurry, lifeless features a 'tofu face.'

28. Compared to other members, he looks more like a 'tofu face,' but when viewed alone, he doesn't quite give off that impression.
29. He's still young, and his nose appears relatively large compared to his bone structure. He'll probably have more of a 'tofu face' feel when he's older, but it's a bit subtle now.
30. He has a very unique look... kind of like an elementary school student.

31. Since when did a 'tofu face' have to have a low nose??? He is a 'tofu face.'
32. He's completely a 'tofu face'! The other members lean more towards the 'Arabian-type,' so he stands out even more.
33. He's really handsome, but honestly, he doesn't look like a 'tofu face' at all.