Who desereves "Nation's Little Sister" title?
Koreans love to title their celebrities, especially with the term “Nation’s _________”. And K-celebs take it as an honor to be nicknamed the nation’s anything, because it means they are that iconic in the public eye for the time being. It also signifies that celebrity’s reputation and popularity, so the title is often warmly embraced by the stars as well.
And among all the national titles, the “Nation’s Little Sister” has been a long living one – passed down from female stars who have each had their eras of completely enchanting the nation!
So who should be the current little sister. REMEBER THIS IS A LIST FOR SISTERS, NOT AUNTIES.
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