𝘬-𝘱𝘰𝘱 𝘹 𝘬𝘪𝘣𝘣𝘦

You have already typed Katseye, and I guess Illit are still too young to be typed accurately (although if you have any guesses that would be cool!)

so Le Sserafim and Illit (if possible!) Kibbe, what are your thoughts???

To recap my typings for Katseye:

Sophia- Soft Dramatic Manon- (probably) Theatrical Romantic Daniela- Soft Natural Lara- Flamboyant Natural Megan- (probably) Dramatic Yoonchae- Flamboyant Natural

I have considered Le sserafim and ILLIT typings before, but I didn't make the post. So let's see...

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LE SSERAFIM

Sakura: Soft Gamine

When I think of what 'petite' in a Kibbe sense is, I think of Sakura. Specifically her ribcage/hip area just screams SG. She's also one of those people who pops when she has a shorter haircut, the 'gamine chop' effect is so clear! I love the bob on bottom-left.

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Chaewon: Soft Gamine

This is pretty obvious... I think Chaewon is Soft Gamine personalized. She is just the definition of SG in my opinion and her styling reflects that! It's all so on point.

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Yunjin: Flamboyant Natural

Another pretty obvious typing I think, Yunjin just has FN essence to a T. Free spirited, sporty, that vibe. She obviously has a typical FN body type too, athletic and tall and model like. She looks amazing with long wavy hair and suits bohemian type styles.

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Kazuha: Flamboyant Natural

Much like Yunjin, Kazuha's styling, brand deals etc is the definition of FN.. She has a really similar body type to Yunjin (and Eunchae!). And her personal styling seems very free spirited, oversized, relaxed.

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Eunchae: Flamboyant Natural

I know... 3 FNs and 2 SGs in a group seems kinda unexpected right? I still think Eunchae is a FN. She has the inverted triangle body type and just seems very FN. I should mention that her Yunjin and Kazuha are all over 5'7 which means they have vertical and this is pretty obvious, all of them look tall, while Sakura and Chaewon usually wear platform heels so they're all a similar height. It's interesting how you can sort of see the similarities in the 3 FNs vs the 2 SGs and how their styling is different.

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ILLIT

Yunah: Dramatic

I don't think anyone can dispute this typing haha... Yunah is the definition of new gen D in my opinion. She has very sharp defined features and overall shows vertical.

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Minju: Soft Gamine

I think Minju really suits the ILLIT concept due to her being an SG/having Ingenue essence in Kitchener. Again I see petite and contrast, she has a rectangle body type but looks small? I think she looks her height (5'4) or a bit shorter, very 'delicate' but not curvy.

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Moka: possibly Theatrical Romantic

Moka was the hardest for me to type. I considered SG, FG, SD, SC, DC, TR... but I'll say that I think her styling and facial features is verryy yin. She suits a lot of frilly details. Even when she's skinny she has a lightness/lack of bone structure. So I think TR is my sleeper pick but SG is definitely possible.

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Wonhee: Romantic

Wonhee is a pretty clear R! She just has softness/roundness to her silhouette and even facial features. She embodies the dreamy, cute essence of R.

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Iroha: Flamboyant Gamine

Iroha + Wonhee are both young so their typings are tentative. In Iroha's case, I see FG for now. I think her vertical + compact is super obvious. She has more yang overall. I think many FGs look taller than they are while being compact (I know that sounds weird. but think of someone like Seulgi) and this is true for Iroha, her bone structure looks 'tall'.

Hi! As an FG you can definitely wear clothing accommodations that don't reveal skin. The key is creating a staccato / line breaking effect and you can achieve that through color blocking (different colored top and bottom or a belt for example), use of patterns/stripes and wearing layers.

Moonbyul is a great example of an FG who wears this kind of style (more androgynous). FG is petite + elongation so they can pull off a lot of menswear inspired outfits. Also if you want something edgy FGs do a grungy look well.

For other idols, Seulgi and Jennie are FGs with nice airport fashion. Especially winter fashion, as it's more modest.

Hi! Thank you for the nice words. I typed XG (here) and as you'll see I agree Juria is a pure Romantic!

It's not entirely true that you should ignore facial features when typing. Your face is part of your body (duh) the reason new Kibbe fans are told to look at the body as a whole is because you can get caught up on specific facial features. Like the eyes or the nose. But no SINGULAR facial feature decides what your type is. Many pure Ds have soft or moderate facial features, a lot of SNs have a 'gaminish' face and stuff like that.

That said, I think the shape of someone's face is always important to look at when typing. Because it's part of bone structure/frame.

And essence! Kibbe is related not just to your body but to your vibes. It's partly based on different roles in Hollywood cinema. So typing is also about your voice, your movements, basically what kind of role would be perfect for you? Romantic=Belle, Soft Gamine=Spitfire etc.

Back to Juria, I think her styling even the more experimental stuff is clearly tailored to her being an R. (Clue one that she's not a gamine=she looks great in long or medium curly hair!)

Basically when I think of R (styling) I think: Whimsy. Princess-like. Dreamy.

When I think of G fam (styling) I think: Sassy. Energetic. Boyish.

I didn't consider her being a gamine and I'm a bit surprised people would think that... is it because she has a cute 'doll' face? A lot of Rs do. I think some people think SG is more yin than it really is. And that R (and TR!) has to look a certain way.

Thank you for the kind words! I have always considered Jennie to be a pretty obvious FG. I don't see enough yin for her to be TR or SG, and I think her essence is closest to FG. Personally, I've only heard people say FG for Jennie (maybe SG once or twice, but not TR).

In terms of how Jennie 'looks' FG, I discussed it a bit in this post. FG is elongation plus petite, which may seem like opposites, but it's sort of easy to see when you think about all the verified FGs. The pic below shows Jennie's elongation/juxtaposition:

In Jennie's case, she has a clear inverted triangle body type. She also looks a less soft than Jiyu (who I typed as SG) and definitely Hayoung (who I typed as TR). FGs can often be mistaken for SN (and vice versa) but TR/SG is rarely mistaken for SN, and I think that's clear here. Jennie's prominent bone structure can read as natural family but it's just one part of her juxtaposition.

Also, her fashion sense and celebrity image should be part of the discussion. Her partnership with Chanel has so many good looks because Chanel was made for gamines, especially FGs. She looks great in geometric patterns, boxy cuts and stiff fabrics, as long as there's a bit of softness. I think her style is overall sophisticated and more 'grown woman' which is why I'm guessing some people think she's TR? But gamines can have that style too.

Fabric recommendations have always been integral to Kibbe typing. Compared to the 80s, a lot of clothes are polyester/mixes but it's still a good idea to know what fabrics suit different types! Because there's a lot of overlap I'll just do the 5 main families.

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Romantics

Key Fabrics: crepe, silk, tulle, satin, chiffon, lace, light velvet, light knits, sheer/mesh, light metallics

With R/TR it's most of all about lightness and softness. A fabric should be soft and light to the touch and ideally not have a lot of structure or stiffness.

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Gamines

Key fabrics: cotton, crepe, tweed, jersey, cashmere, mattes, denim, light leather, ribbed knits

So gamines aren't dressing for extreme yin or yang, but they can dress for juxtaposition. Fabrics that appear fine, with small detailing, are good, especially tweed, twill, and anything with various colours woven into the fabric. Layers with mesh and/or appliques are good. Gamines can put different textures together to emphasize contrast: more rigidity for FG, more softness for SG.

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Classics

Key fabrics: silk blend, wool, denim, jersey, twill, tweed, cashmere, linen, suede, medium leather, medium denim

Weirdly the C family is closest to the G family for fabric types. Fabric can have patterning/detailing but should be medium thickness and stiffness. SC can go a bit more yin/softness, DC can go a bit stiffer.

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Naturals

Key fabrics: linen, suede, leather, knits, velvet, corduroy, wool

Fabric recommendations emphasize how different N family and D family are. N family needs volume and draping above all. Nothing should be overly rigid or cropped. For SNs specifically, their recommendations are usually neutral/medium type fabrics, nothing too heavy or light. FNs can handle heavier knits, leather, and such.

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Dramatics

Key fabrics: linen, fur, velvet, satins, twills, tweeds, leather, denim, brocade, heavy metallics

Pure D and SD are somewhat different, but overall for Dramatic family, fabric should have a structured, 'pinched' look to it. Pure D can go all the way with the stiffest fabrics, like heavy twill and leather, while SD can take a bit of yin influence with glossy, somewhat soft fabrics.

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XG members: Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Jurin, Chisa, Cocona, Maya

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Jurin was the hardest to type, but I think she's clearly a yang type. She expresses vertical basically, with a long uninterrupted silhouette. There's something modelesque about her. She reminds me a bit of Yves (5'5 Dramatic) I think she's D, if not that, then FN.

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Chisa is the definition of a gamine, I mean she looks just like Betty Boop in the bttm left picture haha. The short hair really elevates her look too. I think SG over FG, I see more yin/lightness/not too prominent bone structure.

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Hinata is also definitely gamine. I think FG fits her best because she has the squared body type, and only gains weight below the waist which is common in yang types. Her body type (specifically in bttm right pic) reminds me a lot of Jennie, also FG.

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Harvey definitely gives me Soft Natural. Not much to say, she embodies SN. FN is probably possible, but I think she's 'soft' over vertical.

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I think Juria is a pure Romantic. She has the feeling of softness and lightness: sloped shoulders, soft waist line, her facial features remind me of other Rs/Trs I have typed. Even her styling is a lot softer than the other members, a yin-friendly kind of experimentation.

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If Maya isn't Soft Natural I would... probably delete this blog. She really fits the bombshell/y2k inspired style of SN.

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I think Cocona is a TR, natural delicacy/softness especially in their facial features, but can take from gamine recs in a way that complements their balance or even disrupts it.

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I'll start from easiest/most obvious.

Jiwoo is definitely a SN, and she’s always dressed on point: long voluminous hair, ruffled details, openness around the collar. She’s a great reference for SN ish looks that are a bit more edgy or gothic.

BM is pretty much the ultimate no-brainer male FN. Head to toe, he’s clearly vertical + frame. 

J.Seph required a bit more consideration than the previous members. I have considered classic family before, but looking more closely I think he’s pure yin, R. He has rather pretty features, I think he’s well complemented with soft wavy hair/long hair. He also has a sturdy look that seems common in R men, but the rounded shoulder shape indicates yin.

Actually, I've been slowly going through a lot of 4th and 5th gen ggs to type each of the members, and one of those is ITZY. So I'll share what I found out.

The members were pretty difficult to type, but I focused on the image that ITZY projects, which is very chic, model-type, natural. All the members have similar body types, with long elegant lines and strong frames, so it shouldn't be surprising that they're all (spoiler) in the N family!

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Yeji is 170cm so she's vertical dominant. I've considered D and FN, I don't see the yin for an SD. Facially and body wise... I can see the argument for D, she has that angular/striking/pinched look that made me think D initially, but considering her style, her effortless coolness and how at home she looks in oversize/slightly messy garments, I'm going with Flamboyant Natural. I do think she has width, strength to her frame (bttm left image).

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Lia was hard to type. She's ~5'4/5'5 so she could be any type basically. I quickly noticed that she seems yang dominant. I considered D, FG, DC, SN, FN... looking logically, Flamboyant Natural feels correct. She looks taller than her height in my opinion, not in the moderate way of a DC or even SN... she has long legs/arms and slightly broad shoulders, and she just seems to have a modellesque FN build. I also don't get D energy from her. D is a pretty rare type, it has a specific vibe to it, I think she's more free spirit/laid back FN. SN is also maybeee possible but I think FN is #1.

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Ryujin is the only member I had no trouble typing. From debut, she's always had the Soft Natural vibe. She's average height, overall moderate looking with width in her torso and hips. She rocks slightly messy hair, whether short or long, and she just breathes SN. The top left outfit is, to me, perfect SN, not tooo much, overall just a bit of openness looks perfect. I think some people would see her hourglass shape and think she looks delicate, but SN has a huge variety.

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Chaeryeong (~5'6) is pretty clearly N fam. She's obviously frame dominant, she has an inverted triangle shape with broad shoulders. She looks great in relaxed outfits and long ruffled hair and has the approachable cool vibe. I think SN or FN would make sense, but I'm currently team Soft Natural. I don't see a lot of vertical, I think she has softness. I prefer her in slightly ruffled/soft silhouettes vs FN full yang. See bttm left, I think the elements of softness with a heavier fabric is just right.

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Just like Yeji, with Yuna I was caught between D and FN. She's definitely vertical at 5'8 and has a lean, dry body type, that said, I think Flamboyant Natural is pretty obviously the right choice. Note the bttm right pic, her chest/shoulder shape specifically reads as FN. I also don't get D from her at all, like the other members she has more of a fresh fun FN style.

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I've never typed a group where all the members are in the same family. Well, SN and FN are the 2 most common types so it makes sense. I think ITZY works well as a team because their essences complement each other. They all fit the young chic / cool girl sort of vibe, they all have a kinda model look. Ryujin and Chaer are at the taller end of SN, so they can pull off a lot of FN-type looks and fit in with the FNs.

(Hyun, Rui, Wumuti, Haru)

Note: XLOV is known as a boy group but they have a genderless concept. I'll type them in the way I see fit, somewhere between the normal female and male typing.

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Wumuti

With Wumuti, I immediately thought yang. Their facial features scream angular yang to me. Overall they give a sense of polish and chicness, I had considered both SD and FN because I think they look great in large-scale clothes, but I think they shine most in neat/luxury/ornate styles (SD) over deconstructed styles. So, Soft Dramatic.

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Rui

Rui was hard to type! I see yin most of all, but I also see yang/frame. I think you could make a case for R, TR, SN, or FN (I know, all are very different haha) depending on what styles you're typing them for, because 'female' kibbe and 'male' kibbe recommends different clothing styles. I'm most drawn to SN for Rui (mostly instinct) but that could be subject to change.

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Hyun

I know Hyun is 6'1 but they don't look elongated (the first pic, of the full group, shows this nicely). In fact they remind me of a lot of shorter yin idols, narrow body frame with soft looking skin (bones don't really stand out) and delicate looking face. I think Hyun is a Theatrical Romantic! There's that sense of flamboyant yin, luxuriousness, just a bit different from SD.

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Haru

Tyla is a Theatrical romantic in my opinion. I'll start by saying I don't think a SG/FG would have this sort of image/aesthetic, it's very TR, and it suits her perfectly. She looks great in gowns, embellishments, long hair, overall I don't see the animated, playful gamine vibe, more of the alluring/luxurious TR vibe.

Look at the curve of her shoulders, (last pic) to me it's the epitome of a yin/TR type of shoulder line: small and rounded. Her facial features also seem pure yin without the juxtaposition of a gamine. I think if she had actual yang juxtaposition it would jump out in some way but she just seems YIN with a bit of sharpness. It's a fine line between SG and TR, but for me people like Tyla show there are noticeable differences! When she's styled for a more gamine look, it just feels off:

Just for fun, here's a face typing chart I made with the original 13 types!

R: Jisun (fromis_9) TR: Chungha

SG: Yoojung (Weki Meki) G: Soyeon (IDLE) FG: Moonbyul (MAMAMOO)

SC: Chorong (Apink) C: Mina (TWICE) DC: Gyuri (KARA)

SN: Umji (Gfriend/VIVIZ) N: Yoojung (WJSN) FN: Kahi (After School)

We know youthfulness and girlishness is very important in kpop aesthetics. Irene, Tzuyu, Suzy, Wonyoung, most kpop beauties have strong Ingenue essence. But not all female idols look their best with this sort of styling.

Most of these idols have very much distanced themselves from the concepts of 'purity' and innocence in k-pop as they've grown up. You can see in the above examples that this styling would suit an idol with an ingenue image, but these girls emphatically don't have that image!

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CL: theatrical romantic | kitchener essence dramatic-romantic

CL has her own aesthetic that makes her very unique. Her makeup and hairstyles emphasize her fierce, cat-like looks. Given her presence and style as an idol, it simply wouldn't make sense for her to be ingenue.

Sunmi: soft dramatic | kitchener essence romantic-ethereal

Sunmi does the knockout/bombshell look very well. She has soft - looking facial features, but she looks best with a slightly sultry aesthetic, and a red lip... a more 'womanly' deep lipstick and blowout is a good indicator of whether one suits ingenue or not.

Luna: flamboyant gamine | kitchener essence gamine-ethereal

Luna perfectly shows how gamine and ingenue are not the same. She has a very unique look but seems both mature and youthful- looking. She does chic gender-bending looks well, but she's not suited to 'girly' ingenue styles in the same way.

Krystal: dramatic classic | kitchener essence classic-dramatic

Krystal has a very specific vibe that makes her a great DC inspiration. She has a rather regal 'ice princess' look to her, closer to a high fashion model than your stereotypical idea of a kpop idol. She has a longer midface, which is something you might see in the other examples here. A lengthened face tends to read as older and stronger.

Yuri: likely dramatic classic | kitchener essence romantic-classic

SNSD concepts were pretty ingenue from the get-go, but in my opinion Yuri shines more in ladylike concepts or in sleek, badass, girl-crush looks. She seems glamorous, yet classic, kind of similar to both Sunmi and Krystal.

Chaeyoung: likely soft natural | kitchener essence gamine-natural

Chaeyoung is short and she has some cute facial features, but like CL, she just seems more cat-like and sort of edgy, she really suits carefree tomboyish looks. She has a prominent jaw and shoulders, with sleek eyes, which makes her a little less neotenous.

Hwasa: likely soft natural | kitchener essence romantic-dramatic-natural

Hwasa has broken a lot of norms when it comes to being an idol. Her style is usually offbeat, with statement pieces or patterns, and she does a more relaxed look equally well. She definitely has a smoky, sultry vibe when performing, and again, her signature look is a bold red lip.

Hyeju: soft natural | kitchener essence dramatic-natural

Hyeju has a characteristic 'pouty' look to her that sets her apart. She is relatively young-looking, but she doesn't look at home in ingenue style. She looks great in bold looks that are more mature and a bit edgy.

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Buckle up for the ride! I promise I will get to Heeseung, but I actually wanted to talk about male Dramatics.

A refresher: Kibbe for men doesn't have a lot of guidance/outlines so a lot of it can be vibes-based. There are apparently no height cutoffs for men, because some of the verified pure D men are 5'8-5'10. However, they still give an impression of pure Dramatic, and this is important.

K-pop seems to prefer yin men in general, because they are better at pulling off soft, androgynous, princely styles, while yang dominant men would seem harsh or awkward in these concepts. The exception is the era of 'beastly idols' in the 1st / 2nd gen, the most famous being 2PM, but also Shinhwa, g.o.d, TVXQ and Big Bang could qualify, Monsta X for a 3rd gen equivalent. In general these groups have more yang members or an even balance, but they're the minority.

On the male side of kibbe typing, men begin with a base that is more sharp/hard lines, so you have to add extra angularity onto that. This is why women are likelier to be yang-dominant because they start with yin, so yang traits will generally stand out more as needing accommodation, and the reverse is true for men. I only have 3 male idols typed as D.

Zuho (SF9) is the perfect example of pure D. Everything about him just screams Dramatic, he's tall and elongated, his face is all yang, when he deviates from extreme sharpness it's not that he looks bad, he just appears 'muted' or 'softened'.

T.O.P is a good example of someone who radiates Dramatic, through his facial features and overall dryness in his body. His styling plays to his sharp yang with extreme silhouettes.

Changmin (TVXQ) kind of like T.O.P, he has a specific look (facially) that feels 'severe', very yang. Even the suit in the picture is not yang enough for him.

All of the guys above give a first impression of being intimidating, or at least, mature, regal, very much 'Dramatic'. They all have distinctive facial features, because they are at 1 extreme, of 'pure yang'.

Here are some pictures of Heeseung. I agree that he has some yang presence, but I see softness too. Look at the shape of his shoulders. And his face isn't as sharp, it looks a bit more moderate.

Compare him to a young T.O.P, they look kind of alike, both have a long face shape, but the feeling is different.

An even more obvious example, Heeseung compared to a young Changmin (around 18 years old). In other words. Soft Dramatic, vs pure Dramatic.

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Haseul : Romantic

I have previously considered TR and SG for Haseul, but neither felt perfect. She’s overall very yin; you can see in her facial features. Which is why I believe she’s pure R! She gives such a dreamy, pretty Romantic vibe more so than a TR/Gamine vibe.

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Jinsoul : Soft Dramatic

Something about Jinsoul is just... vibrant and noticeable, very SD energy. She always looks good with detailed, elevated looks. No width really, so not a curvy FN, and you can see in the top right pic how elongation manifests in someone who isn't super tall--perfectly illustrating her combination of vertical (D) + rounded undercurrent.

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Kim Lip : Flamboyant Gamine

I think Kim Lip has pretty obvious contrast. She obviously looks petite and has the common FG body type which is mostly only gaining weight below the hip line. She does structure well.

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HeeJin : Flamboyant Gamine

I think HeeJin perfectly illustrates how you can have squared shoulders without being N family. Her body is overall petite, with the slightly boxy shape that's common in FGs; as opposed to SN who has width in the upper body, she only has broad shoulders but her ribcage/stomach/hip area seems straight and not projected. A combination of yang straightness and petite.

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Choerry : Soft Natural

Choerry epitomizes the carefree look and vibe of an SN. She has a lot of varied looks--she's a moderate-looking SN who can wear a lot of things as long as her openness is honored (outfits that aren't constricted/have some structure). She looks great in wavy hair. You can see her N-family width in the top left photo in the upper chest area.

~~~Loossemble~~~

HyunJin : Soft Natural

HyunJin is another example of an SN who looks rather yin/'soft' at first glance but shows the variance in this type. She sort of reminds me of Yeri, an Ingenue-essence SN who might be mistyped as SG or R family, but I think she has width. She can handle slightly heavier/bunchier fabrics and looks good with an open neck. She lacks the double curve of R family (bottom right , straight-ish waist).

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ViVi : Flamboyant Gamine/Gamine

Everything about ViVi, head to toe, is Gamine family! She perfectly embodies G-fam, face and body, and I honestly think that if the old system was still in use she would be a pure Gamine. I would put her in FG only because she has the weight gain pattern of FG, where only the lower body gains weight. This is common in yang types.

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YeoJin : Soft Gamine

YeoJin has a rather unmistakable Gamine energy to me, especially in her face. She has the doll-like, otherworldly, timeless feel--the spitfire chic essence--and although I think she's clearly yin dominant, she can handle ensembles that are a bit more structured and/or chaotic.

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Go Won : Soft Gamine

Go Won is another obvious SG. She has clear yin and compactness, with the slightly square-shaped body type that's common in Gamines. She embodies a lot of different parts of SG.

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HyeJu : Soft Natural

I think HyeJu has come into her own as a great example of an SN. Her personal aesthetic gives very cool girl, down to earth SN--she looks great with slightly oversize materials (slightly: SN can be overwhelmed if it's too much) and with windswept hair and natural makeup.

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Yves : Dramatic

Yves is 5'5 but she has clear elongation. Top right photo shows how pure elongation (D) manifests from the chest to the knees--lots of straight interrupted lines. I also think she lacks width. Sometimes I would say that the line for D/FN is blurry so it can be a matter of essence, but I think Yves is the opposite. Even though she tends towards a more cool, breezy FN aesthetic, I think the D-ness in her is so obvious that I stand by it 100%.

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Chuu : Soft Natural

I can see how Chuu might be typed as SG, but I personally see her as a clear SN. Her body type has always given more athletic + a bit of curves (SN) as opposed to petite. I think her having a baby face can trip people up, but I think she dresses well for SN and in particular, looks great with fluffy hair and comfy outfits with draped fabric.

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Both Kep1er and LOONA got votes, so I will make posts for each of them! Kep1er is first.

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~Current Members~

Yujin

I have considered FG for Yujin because she has a baby face. I always noticed the elongation and sharp yang in her body. But looking closer, I don’t see gamine-ness, in fact, I think she’s a Dramatic. Her styling and vibe sort of reflects this. Head to toe, she’s sharp and elongated, and looks great in slicked ponytails and stuff fabrics.

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Xiaoting

The consensus for Xiaoting has always been Flamboyant Natural, and I agree! Not much to say other than that she embodies FN, particularly the new description for it 'Nonchalant Showstopper'.

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Chaehyun

I have long believed in Romantic for Chaehyun, and… after further analysis… I was right! She is pure softness, pure yin. And her style is so on point with respect to pure R recommendations. To me she epitomizes R energy for the current gen of idols.

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Dayeon

Dayeon looks rather dainty with delicate facial features. She has a more curvy build (not super visible in these pictures but her waist line appears in curves not rectangular). I think Theatrical Romantic is most ideal for her. She looks great with long hair, ornate detailing, ruffling. She’s a good example of someone who must accommodate for narrow (TR) not petite (SG) in a Kibbe sense.

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Hikaru

I think there is a clear yang presence in Hilary’s body type. She looks naturally athletic. I don’t see Kibbe petite in her (she’s obviously short, but looking at her width is more apparent). Soft Natural is my choice. I also think her facial features are very SN and her personal style falls into the free, boho, slightly tomboy vibe of a natural.

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Bahiyyih

Flamboyant Natural. Bahiyyih’s body type reminds me a bit of Lisa from Blackpink. Very long limbs, overall looks super tall. I like her in slightly relaxed, laid-back outfits and long voluminous hair.

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~Former members~

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Mashiro

She was quite difficult for me to pin down. I ended up looking at all the outfits that, to me, are most flattering on her, and from there I concluded: Soft Natural. Specifically a gaminish SN. She obviously looks ingenue and it could be argued, shows juxtaposition, but I don’t see that particular gamine flavour. I like her in unfussy, but cute outfits, with a bit of volume/openness.

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Youngeun

Another former member who was an enigma to me at first. Head to toe, I would say she screams yang: facial features, bone structure, all very linear. She looks shockingly tall despite being 5’2! Frankly, she can emphasize vertical and wear things that I don't think a short type would look great in. I considered FN, SN, DC, FG, D... I think DC is plausible, but I genuinely cannot find pictures of her in C-family styling so I'm not really sure, and besides, I don't get that vibe from her. I don't get a gamine vibe either... call me crazy but FN followed by D. mayyyybe a leggy/unconventional SN.

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Yeseo

Yeseo has a very similar body type to Dayeon. Overall, roundness yet narrow. And her facial features are very yin, princess-like, dreamy. She's still young so I'm not 100% on her, but I would say Theatrical Romantic.

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