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While expectations of female beauty usually outweigh male expectations, South Korea is notable for the standards placed on men. South Korea has become one of the beauty capitals of the world for male beauty. In contrast to the West, it is still a misconception that the South Korean beauty industry exclusively focuses on women.
Skin color contrast has been identified as a feminine beauty standard observed across multiple cultures. [7] Women tend to have darker eyes and lips than men, especially relative to the rest of their facial features, and this attribute has been associated with female attractiveness and femininity, [7] yet it also decreases male attractiveness according to one study. [8]
A recent poll also found that more than half of 552 South Korean workers polled said they had never seen a female coworker in glasses before — even though 70% of South Korea's population under ...
The country's beauty standards have changed in recent years. Advertisers have reduced the promotion of “glass skin” in their products as well as the industry is also started to be utilized by male consumers. Overall, Korean beauty has gained popularity through the Korean wave, [7] and has resulted in a worldwide phenomenon.
The standards in South Korea have created the "Escape the Corset" movement to cast off what a minority believe are the country's rigid beauty standards. This movement was created by a small group of women that wanted to put a stop to existing beauty standards, as well as their long-accepted attitude towards plastic surgery and cosmetic.
About 53% of South Koreans say they get news on YouTube, higher than an average of 30% in other countries, according to a 2023 report by Korea Press Foundation. That was up from 24% in 2016.
Notably, South Korea has the 10th largest beauty market globally and is the third-largest cosmetics exporter. [26] In a society where beauty holds immense cultural and economic significance, members of the "Escape the Corset" Movement criticize and resist cosmetic procedures , demanding skincare or makeup rituals, and the adoption of trendy ...
Standards of beauty vary based on culture and location. While Western beauty standards emphasize muscled physiques, this is not the case everywhere. [9] In South Korea and other parts of East Asia, the rise of androgynous K-pop bands have led to slim boyish bodies, vibrant hair, and make-up being more sought-after ideals of masculine beauty.