Contrary to popular belief, it takes more than just a swimsuit ready, model body and a princess look to be a Miss Korea. To win over a nation and convince it that you are the female embodiment of its best qualities, you need the whole package--looks, talent, and style galore. And what better pool of candidates than female idols?! Female idols know how to wow us on the regular with their visual concepts and multiple skills. They can look cute, sexy, and they can sing, dance, and act. But most importantly, they know how to entertain a nation and cheer it on when it needs it the most.

Rainbow's Jaekyung

Meet contestant number 1--Rainbow's Jaekyung! This Miss Korea is a visual glamour-bomb as she not only has a pixie face and curvaceous body but is also a fashionista with a style to envy. When she's not wowing the Twitter crowd with her endless selcas, she shows a creative side to her via hobbies such as calligraphy and nail art. She would make a well-rounded candidate for Miss Korea with both the body and talent to impress.

Davichi's Kang Min Kyung

Contestant number 2 is Davichi's Kang Min Kyung. When this diva isn't rocking the stage with her vocals, she is stealing the spotlight with her rocking body and her sense of fashion. With her sweet, baby face, slender body, and glowing skin, Kang Min Kyung has the magical ability to look good in just about anything. This Miss Korea could own the catwalk for sure with her endless supply of ear candy and eye candy.

Girls' Generation's YoonA

Despite the many new girl groups sprouting up everywhere, Girls' Generation continues to dominate the K-Pop scene--thanks, in part, to their main, center-stage girl: pretty, doe-eyed YoonA. Before our contestant number 3 was claimed by the K-Drama knight Lee Seung Gi, she was once picked as the ideal type of many male celebrities. She would make an irresistible Miss Korea because she glows with an innocent, cheerful, and friendly charm that makes anyone--boys and girls--wanna squish her to bits.

f(x)'s Krystal

Contestant number 4, f(x)'s shy, cutie-pie Krystal, has had Korea's attention since her debut. You'd think this introvert would stand in her older sister Girls' Generation Jessica's shadow, but she holds her own. With her slim build, sexy '11 abs', and legs that go on for days, this Miss Korea can werk multiple looks and charm your pants off with all of them--from f(x)'s cute and tomboy days to their sexy, Beetlejuice-slash-combat-boots present.

4minute's HyunA

Off stage, she may seem pure and sweet, but onstage, contestant number 5, 4minute's HyunA, transforms into the goddess of sexy. Heralded as the Dancing Queen of K-Pop, this Miss Korea knows how to 'bubble pop' with a fire that commands everyone's attention. She is a formidable force, especially for this summer as she gears up for a comeback that will be sure to melt everyone's 'ice cream'!

IU

Contestant number 6 is none other than the Nation's Little Sister, IU! Blessed with the baby face and lovely voice of an angel, she has won over Korea with her heaven-sent qualities. Fanboys adore her and fans of music acknowledge her talent. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, she is a passionate, gifted young lady who is considered by many to be a true artist. If not a Miss Korea, she's at least Korea's songbird who is valued for more than just her visuals.

After School's Nana

Contestant number 7, After School's Nana, towers at a model height over her opponents. With her enviable proportions and gorgeous face, this Miss Korea stands out in the K-Pop scene because she looks like she belongs in Victoria's Secret. The international audience clearly agrees as Nana was selected to be a runway model for the 2012 Spring/Summer Tokyo Girls Collection and was second place in the 2013 Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces.

Girl's Day's Minah

Our eighth contestant has an eye-smile that can light up the whole room, and it's none other than Girl's Day Minah! A bright, happy personality with a fresh face, Minah is a mood maker who can lift anyone's spirits with just her aegyo. Make her your Miss Korea, and you'll have an energizer bunny who will cheer on a whole nation for days.

SISTAR's Hyorin

Korea's sexy icon, contestant number 9, SISTAR's Hyorin, just oozes charisma. On top of being a vocal powerhouse, Hyorin has nearly revolutionized what it means to be sexy in the K-Pop world. Skinny is not the only enviable body type out there--Hyorin's got the curves, fit muscles, tan, healthy skin, and most importantly, a strong sense of confidence that makes her shine in the spotlight. This is a Miss Korea who shows that you don't have to conform to anybody's standards to be a queen!

miss A's Suzy

And last, but definitely not least, we have the Nation's First Love--miss A's Suzy! With her innocent, girl-next-door smile and happy, down-to-earth attitude, she'll remind you of what it's like to have that puppy love crush by striking you with the love-bug herself! And Korea just can't seem to get enough of her as she features in multiple CFs and has landed multiple acting gigs. Choose her as your Miss Korea, and she'll warm your heart with her cheerful antics.