Besides skincare, makeup is a beauty staple among Koreans. And as unusual as it may sound to some of us, it is common for Korean men to wear makeup in South Korea. For them, putting on makeup is as routine as how most women would groom themselves before leaving the house.
There's an economic reason why. A pretty-boy esthetic popularized by K-pop idols in South Korea is helping to fuel the $7-billion Korean cosmetics industry. Not only is makeup for men already mainstream, industry experts say it's only trending upwards.
They prove that makeup only enhances one's confidence, which seems to be what masculinity is all about. The same rings true for Woo. "Makeup is not just for women now, and men can feel more masculine in their own way by wearing it," he says.
But these days, wearing makeup for male K-Pop idols is no longer just part of their grooming, but also of their art. Top male K-Pop groups like BTS, EXO, and GOT7, among others, have all incorporated makeup as part of their visuals, giving a more holistic presentation of their music.
It is very common for Korean men to care about a clear, smooth and fair skin. It is also usual to dye and style hair on regular basis. The body shape is expected to appear rather androgyne than too muscular. Men wear sharply stylish cut outfits and double eyelids are really common as a result of cosmetic surgery.
Since ancient times, Koreans have only used natural, harsh-free ingredients for their skincare routines: green tea, “snail slime”, bamboo extracts, propolis, and honey are just some examples of the elements they used and have passed through generations.
Values of Beauty In Korean Society
Many Koreans (especially the younger generation) think that a good appearance plays an important role in success. For example, many people believe the prettier and more handsome their resume photo, the more likely they'll land the job.
BTS members frequently alter their hair colour to reflect the themes of their music, in addition to applying makeup. Jimin had pink hair during the “Boy With Luv” era, whereas V had blue locks. For much of a “Dynamite” era, RM, who is famed for his silver hair, wore blue hair.
“[At night, the steps are] toner, essence, acne care, lotion, cream.” “I love sheet masks,” Jungkook said of his favorite Korean beauty trend. “I try to put them on whenever I feel my skin is dry and exposed too much to the sun. They help me make up for lost moisture and brighten my skin.”
Besides skincare, makeup is a beauty staple among Koreans. And as unusual as it may sound to some of us, it is common for Korean men to wear makeup in South Korea. For them, putting on makeup is as routine as how most women would groom themselves before leaving the house.
At this point it is important to reflect on my initial topic of verticality because Koreans do typically sleep on the floor on what are called yos,6 which can be stored in a cabinet during the day.
K-pop idols generally do not opt for very heavy makeup. This could be because their skin is already so gorgeous. While all idols are equally stunning, there are some who are all set to steal our hearts with their adorable but stunning bare-faced looks.
Applying Foundation
One of the primary characteristics of K-pop idols is that they always have flawless faces. Korean makeup artists are famous for their "transparent makeup look." The Korean secret appears as if you don't wear makeup, that you naturally look flawless.
Cho's meticulous efforts to paint the perfect face are not unusual in South Korea. This socially conservative, male-dominated country, with a mandatory two-year military conscription for men, has become the male makeup capital of the world.
Tattooing in South Korea has a long and controversial history. In South Korea, it is generally considered that people with tattoos are anti-social individuals who violate social norms and are criminals, gangsters, or juvenile delinquents.
Jin. Another one in the team to keep it casual happens to be Jin who has two piercings, one on each side of the ear. His earpieces, with a drop chain, is quite a thing amongst BTS ARMY.
There is no denying that BTS's V has one of the most handsome faces in K-Pop, and when he's not wearing any makeup, he's even more so.
Jungkook. Jungkook is one of BTS' members that experiments with makeup the most, though his looks are still often and natural per the band's aesthetic.
Suga. Snow White isn't the only one with a skin as white as snow. Look at how white Suga's skin is! Fans who have seen Suga in person would definitely say that he's got milky white skin.
i believed that every bts member had a darkest past but in my opinion, i think yoongi, taehyung and namjoon have the darkest past. yoongi came from a very poor family, his father's job wasn't enough to pay the bills so he and his brother had to take a part-time job.
Since BTS debuted, they was know for having dark skin color ( except for Suga), especially RM but these days, their pictures was whitewashed so I keep wondering why RM look so white and why BTS skin look so unreal.
Additionally, Lisa is 166.5cm (5'5.5") tall, meaning she is above the average height. Her features are mostly in line with Western or Southeast Asian beauty standards. She has a square-shaped jaw, a short nose bridge, and slightly tanned skin. Lisa also has slightly arched eyebrows and a wide nose.
Many Koreans use a 'westernised' version of their original Korean name to adapt to international and English-speaking contexts. This may involve reversing the arrangement of their given name and family name to suit English-Western naming conventions: [personal name] [FAMILY NAME].