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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ulzzang” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21523 of the collection, and the 153rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Ulzzang” meme mean?
This concept celebrates raw, natural beauty and accessibility, valuing individuals without professional entertainment training. It expresses aesthetic admiration, often shared through candid or posed photos. The dominant emotion is visual appreciation within a strong community context where peers vote for the most attractive faces, creating a form of ephemeral celebrity based purely on image.
Where does the “Ulzzang” meme come from?
The word comes from Korean "eoljjang", a blend of "eolgul" (face) and "jjang" (the best). It emerged on the Internet around the late 1990s, fueled by digital cameras and the social platform Cyworld. Initially used by high school students to describe handsome peers, it expanded to netizens sharing photos on sites like Daum Cafe. Popularity grew through online voting contests. Although existing since 1999, its media frequency peaked in 2004, marking its entry into mainstream South Korean culture.
- 1999Estimated first online appearance of the term according to linguistic sources.
- 2001First recorded occurrence in South Korean print media.
- 2004Peak frequency of the word usage in traditional media outlets.
How to use the “Ulzzang” meme
- Share a selfie with the Ulzzang tag to solicit compliments on your appearance.
- Use this term to describe an unknown person who went viral only due to remarkable physical features.
- Refer to this trend to explain how Korean social networks transformed local celebrity concepts.
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The “Ulzzang” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Ulzzang” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ulzzang comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Ulzzang meaning?
It is Korean slang literally meaning "best face". It qualifies a person judged particularly beautiful by their online peers.
Ulzzang origin?
The term stems from two Korean words: eolgul (face) and jjang (the best). It appeared on the Internet in the late 1990s.
Who are Ulzzangs?
They are ordinary people, often young, who became famous on platforms like Cyworld thanks to their photos, without being professional actors.
How do I get the Ulzzang meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ulzzang” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Ulzzang card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Ulzzang - Know Your Meme · d라이브러리 2004년 03월 과학동아 · 주간 데스크-`짱 신드롬`의 역풍 - 매일신문 · checked on October 14, 2026.
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