There are many artists in the Korean entertainment industry who are recognized as "beautiful waste". They mainly fall into the following categories:
1. Artists with outstanding appearance but average acting skills. This type of artist can easily enter the entertainment industry due to their natural good looks and body condition, but their acting skills and strength are average, making it difficult for them to be widely recognized by audiences and critics. Representative figures such as Ji Seok-jin, Bae Suzy, etc.
2. Artists who have a fast start but stagnant development. This type of artist rose rapidly in the early stage due to factors such as company packaging and talent shows. However, later on, the selection and development direction of their works were inappropriate, and it was ultimately difficult to achieve higher achievements and influence. Representative figures such as Li Yushuo, NS sister, etc.
3. An artist who is prematurely packaged as a top idol but lacks strength. Such artists usually gain popularity through talent shows and other programs before their debut, and the company prematurely builds them into the "strongest idols." However, the actual acting ability and work eref performance are insufficient, and ultimately it is difficult to achieve the company's packaging image. Representative figures such as Hwang Hyun-ji, Park Hye-kyung, etc.
4. Senior artists who have been stagnant for a long time. This type of artist has been out for many years and has achieved certain results, but they have lacked breakthroughs for a long time. Their works and image remain in the past. In the end, it is difficult to keep up with the trend of the times and be surpassed by the new generation of artists. Representative figures such as Rain, Zheng Yonghwa, etc.
5. An artist with constant scandals. A small number of artists have low integrity due to too many scandals in their private lives. Although they still have certain acting abilities, their reputations are seriously damaged and it is difficult to rebuild their idol images. They are also regarded as a kind of "beautiful waste". Representative figures include Yoona and others.
Of course, "beautiful waste" is not an absolute conclusion, and it is still possible for such artists to change and reshape their image. But generally speaking, due to various reasons, although such artists have certain external conditions, it is difficult for them to gain widespread recognition from audiences and critics through their strength and works. In the end, they cannot achieve artistic achievements that match their appearance and popularity. Therefore, Labeled "beautiful waste".