You are probably familiar with the beauty standards of Korea if you follow K-pop. Many people find their perfect looks distracting and unrealistic. Standards are changing and K-Pop stars are getting more 'real'. Check out which idols are changing the beauty standards of the industry, below!
Big eyes, flawless and spotless skin, fair skin, and tall height are some physical features every Korean wishes to have. However, no real human looks as flawless. That's not just our opinion, but the Koreans themselves keep a similar mindset. For the longest time, K-pop singers followed the trend, but the time is changing now, and a revolution means more acceptance towards distinct beauty.
1. Jihyo's Tanned Skin
One of Korea's famous idols, Jihyo, who's a part of the all-girls band, Twice, has been breaking the Korean standards of fair skin. Speaking of her tan, the 24-year-old expressed that she feels confident in her skin. She said that once some parts of her body got tanned in the blazing sun of Okinawa except for the areas she had clothing on. So she got a tan to make all of her skin even! How amazing is that? Her confidence makes fans gush over her even more now. Watch her journey of becoming who she is today here.
2. Jimin's small eyes
The big, round eyes of Korean people have always fascinated me. It is also a praised feature for Koreans, which is why Jimin from BTS often receives criticism for his small eyes. For my side, I also really like small eyes and I think they look absolutely adorable when a person smiles, don't you think?
Jimin has further validated my opinion. He's living proof that he doesn't look good despite small eyes, rather, he looks handsome because of them!
3. Woozi's height
K-pop idols often stand taller than 5.7'', but we are delighted to see Woozi from Seventeen unbothered by this trend. The 24-year-old lyricist stands confidently next to his peers even though he is only 5''5'!
We are glad K-pop idols are breaking the stereotypes, especially when they have such a huge following, so is their impact. This way they are promoting acceptance both among their fandom and their own people (Koreans).
Watch what the Korean idols have to go through to make a big name!