Top 10 Most Famous Asian Goddesses

Dilraba Dilmurat, born on June 3, 1992, and often known as Dilraba, is a popular Uyghur actress and model in China. Coming from an artistic family, she was introduced to dance, piano, and violin from a young age. Dilraba graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2014, majoring in acting. She made her debut in 2013 with a lead role in the TV drama 'Anaerhan'. In 2014, she starred as the female lead in 'The Queen of the Night'. Her acting skills were widely recognized after her role in 'Diamond Lover' in 2015, which earned her the 'Most Popular New Actress' award at the 2015 National Drama Awards. In 2016, Dilraba further established herself with the modern drama 'Ma Lian Bianxing Ji' and the film 'The New Moon and The Defiance', which earned her the 'Best Newcomer' award at the China-UK Film Festival.

Influenced by her father, Dilraba developed a passion for the arts early on. At just 9 years old, she was enrolled in the Xinjiang Art Academy by her father, initially thinking she was simply joining an art class. She later realized it was a professional dance academy, where she began training in traditional dance. In 2007, after graduating from the Xinjiang Art Academy's Dance Department, she became a dancer with the Xinjiang Song and Dance Troupe. In 2009, Dilraba took a preparatory year at Northeast Normal University and participated in the first 'Tian Ca' Ethnic Minority Singing Competition in Jilin Province, where she won third place.

Jennie Kim, born on January 16, 1996, is a South Korean singer and rapper, better known by her stage name Jennie. She is a member of the popular girl group Blackpink, formed and managed by YG Entertainment. Jennie spent five years studying in New Zealand from the age of 8, before returning to South Korea in 2010. She debuted as a member of Blackpink in August 2016, and in November 2018, she made her solo debut with the single 'Solo'. The song was a commercial success both domestically and internationally, topping the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Songs Chart. Jennie became interested in K-pop music during her time in New Zealand and developed a deep passion for YG Entertainment's music. While her mother initially planned to send her to Florida, USA, at the age of 14 to become a lawyer or teacher, Jennie rejected the idea, fearing she would not find a career she loved while living alone. Her family supported her decision, and she returned to South Korea in 2010, enrolling in Cheongdam High School. That same year, Jennie auditioned for YG Entertainment, performing Rihanna's 'Take a Bow,' and was soon accepted as a trainee.

Jennie became the new face of Chanel Korea Beauty, with her first photoshoot for the brand appearing in Harper’s Bazaar Korea in January 2018. She was named Chanel Korea’s ambassador in June 2018. Chanel Korea spokespersons explained that Jennie's loyalty to the brand and her fashion style perfectly aligned with Chanel's image, particularly their aim to appeal to the younger, stylish generation while maintaining their current clientele. In the same month, Jennie attended the launch of Chanel’s new fragrance 'Les Eaux De Chanel' in Deauville, France, where she met with Chanel’s perfumer Olivier Polge and participated in a photoshoot for his new fragrance collection with Cosmopolitan Korea. In October, Jennie became the global ambassador for French fashion brand, alongside her labelmate G-Dragon. She made her debut at Paris Fashion Week as the first Korean representative at a Chanel fashion show, sitting front row alongside Pharrell Williams and Pamela Anderson.

Zhao Liying, born on October 16, 1987, is a renowned Chinese actress and singer. In 2006, she participated in Yahoo's Star Search contest and emerged as the winner, which led to her signing with Huayi Brothers as a new talent. Her acting debut came in 2007 with the family drama 'Golden Wedding,' directed by Zheng Xiaolong. In 2009, she took on her first historical drama role in 'The Legend of the Ancient Sword,' which was broadcast on Japan's NHK channel and received positive reviews. Zhao Liying won the 'Most Popular Actress' award at the Chinese Creative Short Video Awards. In 2018, she starred as the queen of the Nü'er Kingdom in the fantasy adventure film 'Journey to the West 3: Nü'er Kingdom,' and later took on the lead role in the historical drama 'The Story of Ming Lan,' produced by Daylight Entertainment. The show was a huge success, with its final episodes receiving more than 2% viewership ratings and critical acclaim.

Zhao Liying was nominated for Best Actress at the Magnolia Awards for her work in television dramas. In 2018, she was included in the list of '60th Anniversary of Chinese Television Characters' by the Chinese Film and Television Society, making her the youngest actress among the 66 chosen. In September 2019, she starred as the lead character Chu Qi in the drama 'Huo Fei,' adapted from the novel by Priest, alongside actor Wang Yibo. That same year, she was nominated for Best Actress at the 22nd Baiyulan Awards (Shanghai TV Festival) for her role as Sheng Minglan in 'The Story of Ming Lan.' In 2020, Zhao Liying won the 'Most Popular Actress' award at the 30th Golden Eagle Awards and was nominated for 'Best Actress' for her portrayal of Sheng Minglan.

Sakura Miyawaki, born on March 19, 1998, is a Japanese singer, actress, model, streamer, and YouTuber. She was a former member of the Japanese idol group HKT48 and served as the vice-captain of Team KIV, also having a role in AKB48's Team A. In 2018, she participated in 'Produce 48' alongside HKT48, where she was chosen as the center for the show's title track, 'Nekkoya.' Miyawaki placed second overall and became a member of the girl group IZ*ONE from October 2018 to April 2021. Currently, she is a member of the girl group Le Sserafim, which debuted under Source Music X HYBE on May 2, 2022. Originally from Kagoshima, Sakura attended the Shiki Theatre Music Academy, a prestigious music school in Kagoshima, where her senior, Yuki Kashiwagi, also studied before joining AKB48.

In 2018, Miyawaki Sakura's K-pop journey began when she participated in the reality show 'Produce 48,' where she was selected as the center for the track 'Pick Me (내꺼야)' and performed it on M Countdown in episode 570 on May 10. She was also the trainee with the most 'Only' votes during the show. During the 2018 Senbatsu Election, she ranked third with a total of 141,106 votes. By the final episode of 'Produce 48' on August 31, 2018, Sakura was officially in the Top 12 and debuted with a second-place finish. She took on the role of sub-vocalist in the newly formed group IZ*ONE. After two and a half years of activities, IZ*ONE disbanded on April 29, 2021, and Sakura, along with Nako and Hitomi, returned to Japan. On May 15, 2021, she announced her graduation from HKT48, with her graduation concert scheduled for June 19, 2021. On May 2, 2022, Sakura Miyawaki officially debuted in Le Sserafim, alongside Kim Chae-won.

Park Chae-young, better known by her stage name Rosé, was born on February 11, 1997, in New Zealand and raised in Australia. She is a South Korean-born singer and a member of the globally renowned girl group Blackpink, managed by YG Entertainment. Rosé signed with YG Entertainment after a successful audition in 2012 and trained for four years before debuting as the group's main vocalist in August 2016. In March 2021, she released her debut solo single album, 'R.' YG Entertainment had announced her solo debut in 2020 after Blackpink's first studio album. In a December 2020 interview with Naver, Rosé revealed that the filming of her music video would begin in mid-January 2021. On January 26, 2021, YG released a teaser for her solo debut and confirmed that the album title and tracklist would be revealed during Blackpink's Livestream Concert: The Show on January 31, 2021. Following the concert, her solo track 'Gone' received positive reactions, especially from South Korean media outlets like Naver.

Rosé's debut single album, 'R,' was officially released on March 12, 2021. Its lead single, 'On the Ground,' shattered records, garnering 41.6 million views in the first 24 hours, making it the most-viewed music video by a solo artist in Korea at the time, surpassing Psy's 8-year-old record for 'Gentleman.' 'On the Ground' peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting solo track by a South Korean female artist in the U.S. It also topped both the Global 200 and Global Excl. charts, marking a historic achievement for a solo Korean artist. Rosé's distinctive vocal tone has been widely acknowledged in the K-pop industry, and after her appearance on Fantastic Duo 2, renowned South Korean singer Gummy praised her voice, saying, 'Rosé's voice is unique and loved by the younger generation.' In interviews, Rosé has cited Taeyang of Big Bang as her biggest musical influence, and American singer Tori Kelly as a source of inspiration for her songwriting style.

Kim Ji-soo, born on January 3, 1995, better known by her stage name Jisoo, is a South Korean singer, actress, and television presenter. As the eldest member of the global K-pop group Blackpink, managed by YG Entertainment, Jisoo has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Born in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, she joined YG Entertainment in 2011 and trained for five years before making her debut with Blackpink in August 2016. Since then, Blackpink has become a global sensation, achieving significant success in the United States and beyond. In addition to her music career, Jisoo has ventured into acting and television hosting. She has appeared in numerous commercials and guest roles in dramas, eventually landing her first leading role in the television series 'Snowdrop,' which aired in late 2021. Jisoo is also the face of various luxury brands and has graced the covers of prestigious magazines, both solo and with her Blackpink members. Alongside her groupmates, Jisoo is considered a symbol of elegance and style in the South Korean entertainment industry.

The song 'Sour Candy' from Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica' album, in which Jisoo featured, broke several records. The track charted at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Blackpink's highest-charting song in the U.S. and the highest-charting song by a South Korean girl group. On June 13, YG Entertainment released a teaser for Blackpink's new reality show '24/365 with Blackpink,' available on YouTube. The show documents the group's upcoming comeback and their daily lives through vlogs. The group's release of 'How You Like That' on June 26 garnered 86.3 million views in the first 24 hours, setting five new Guinness World Records. This single marked the lead-up to their first official album. Ahead of their comeback, Jisoo, along with members Rosé and Jennie, officially opened their Weibo accounts and began promotional activities in China. In May 2022, luxury brand Cartier announced Jisoo as its newest global ambassador, alongside Ella Balinska, Mariacarla Boscono, and Emma Chamberlain. Cartier refers to its ambassadors as 'Panthère.'

Bae Joo-hyun, born on March 29, 1991, better known by her stage name Irene, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actress, and a member of the girl group Red Velvet under SM Entertainment. Irene joined SM Entertainment in 2009 and trained for five years. During her trainee period, she appeared in Henry Lau's music video for '1-4-3' in August 2013. On December 9, 2013, she was introduced as one of the first members of SM Rookies, a pre-debut training program, alongside former trainee Lami and NCT's Jaehyun. Many of Irene's clips were released on SM's official YouTube channel, SMTOWN, including a dance performance of 'Be Natural' with Seulgi in 2014.

In 2018, Irene was chosen as the face of Cooper Vision contact lenses. Later that year, she became the brand ambassador for LEMONA Vitamin C and was named the “Vitamin for People.” In August 2018, she was announced as the exclusive model for the Eider brand for the Fall/Winter 2018 and Spring/Summer 2019 seasons. In December, Irene was also chosen as the new model for HiteJinro's Chamisul Soju. In February 2019, she became the new muse for Italian luxury jewelry brand Damiani, becoming the first Asian to represent the brand in this role. In July 2019, SM Entertainment revealed Irene's collaboration with DJ and producer Raiden on the song 'The Only,' released on August 2. On April 20, 2020, SM confirmed that Irene and Seulgi would form the first sub-unit of Red Velvet, 'Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi,' with their mini-album 'Monster' released on July 6. On July 16, 2020, Irene's first acting role in the film 'Double Patty' was confirmed, with the film released on February 17, 2021. In 2021, Irene returned to Red Velvet after a 1-year and 8-month hiatus with the release of their mini-album 'Queendom' and its title track of the same name.

Lalisa Manoban, born on March 27, 1997, is better known by her stage name Lisa, a Thai rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is the youngest member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, signed under YG Entertainment. Lisa made her solo debut in September 2021 with her single album 'Lalisa', featuring the title track of the same name. The album sold over 736,000 copies in its first week in South Korea, making her the first female artist to achieve such a feat. The music video for 'Lalisa' amassed 73.6 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of release, setting a new record for the most-viewed solo artist music video in that time frame. In 2021, YG Entertainment disclosed that Lisa would be the third BLACKPINK member to launch a solo career, with an official schedule to be released soon. On July 12, it was confirmed through Star News that the filming for her music video was already in progress.

On August 25, it was confirmed that Lisa would release her first single album 'Lalisa' along with the title track on September 10. After its release, the music video for 'Lalisa' broke the record for the most views by a solo artist in the first 24 hours, surpassing the previous record held by Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie’s 'Me!' which had garnered 65.2 million views. Both 'Lalisa' and the B-side track 'Money' ranked #2 and #10, respectively, on the Billboard Global 200 chart, marking Lisa's first top 10 global hits. The album sold 736,221 copies in its first week, setting a record for the highest first-week sales among all female artists and making Lisa the first female solo artist to sell over 500,000 copies in its debut week. In October 2021, Lisa collaborated with Ozuna, DJ Snake, and Megan Thee Stallion on the track 'SG.'

Moon Byul-ie, also known as Moonbyul, was born on December 22, 1992. She is a South Korean rapper, singer, and actress, widely recognized as a member of the girl group Mamamoo, formed and managed by Rainbow Bridge World. Born in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she grew up with her parents and two younger sisters, Seulgi and Yesol. Moonbyul attended Paekche Institute of the Arts, where she studied media and music.

Moonbyul has shared that when Mamamoo first debuted, she often felt insecure and doubtful of her own abilities, which caused her to be constantly anxious and struggle to connect with the other members. To remind herself to maintain a positive mindset, she got a tattoo with an inspiring phrase. Before becoming an official member of Mamamoo, Moonbyul went through a tough period as a trainee at various companies, but her hard work and perseverance were not immediately rewarded, as she faced several failed debut attempts.

Dương Dĩnh, professionally known as Angelababy, was born on February 28, 1989. She is a popular actress and model from Hong Kong and Mainland China, initially signed with Taiyang Chuanhe Entertainment. In 2021, she joined Yuekai Film and Television. Angelababy became widely recognized in 2014 when she became a regular guest on the Chinese reality TV show Running Brothers. Forbes ranked her 14th in their 2019 list of China's top celebrities. At the age of 13, she moved to Thailand, where she attended Notre Dame College from 10th to 12th grade. She began her modeling career at the age of 14, working with fellow model Hung Dai Lam. Angelababy recalled how her classmates sent her photos to the well-known Hong Kong magazine Yes!, which led to her signing a contract with manager La Chi. During this time, she also hosted the Disney Viviclub show and appeared in several Hong Kong TV dramas, including 'Lion's Hill' in 2006.

In 2003, Angelababy entered the modeling world as a teenager, becoming an exclusive model for magazines 'Ray' and 'Dear', in addition to participating in many fashion shows and magazine shoots. In December 2005, she performed as a dancer during Jay Chou's '07-08 World Tour Hong Kong Station.' In 2015, she co-founded the venture capital firm AB Capital, which also invested in cross-border e-commerce and the beverage brand HeyJuice. That same year, she was ranked 83rd on TC Candler's list of '100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World.' In 2016, she and her husband, Huang Xiaoming, donated 16.85 million RMB to charity and were included in the top 100 of the Hurun Charity List. On February 1, 2018, she was appointed as VisitBritain's Friendship Ambassador by the British Embassy in Beijing, in recognition of her efforts to promote British culture and education during British Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to China.