2023 Korean Beauty Standards : Plastic Surgery, Body, Skincare, etc. | Korean Pizza Club | EP.6

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00:00 Teaser

[@koreanpizzaclub]

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[@lifeby2044]

I found Anna's personality quiet unlikable..........please review your videos. I took time before I wrote this comment, she is a woman close to her 30's but she does act and sounds like those annoying teenagers her comments are without substance and quiet b....y and the look she gives to your other guest is not a good look for someone who consider herself "KZbinr". A conversation about this issue will help you to gain more subscribers.

[@basugunja]

INTERNATIONAL THOUGHT AND FLAVOUR IS NOT GOOD. AND FEMALE PERSONS DO NOT LOOK GOOD IN ABS SINCE THEY HAVE NATURALLY CURVACEOUS FIGURE. ABS LOOK GOOD ONLY ON BOYS AND MEN. SO I DO NOT WANT ANNA, THE OTHER GIRL AND JENNA NEVER GET ABS AND FLAUNT THEIR NATURAL FEMININE PHYSIQUE ONLY. AND I DID NOT AND DO NOT WANT TO WATCH THIS VIDEO ALSO.

[@yonslowalker]

『李Anna☆』『WannaBe』『theQUEEN』『NEVER』『Admit』『HerMistake』 LOL 『李Anna☆』『WannaBe』『theQUEEN』씨가『자신의 실수』를『인정하지 못합니다』 LOL 『李Anna☆』『WannaBe』『theQUEEN』さんが『自分のミス』を『認めません』 LOL

[@Mpoindexter]

I wish Anna was more of a permanent host. I think she gives a more international thought/flavor to others.

[@kidanaoki1947]

I agree!

[@evelynschuller2430]

I agree as well! She's very upfront about her opinions and not only, but general facts too. Even if some people don't want to hear it, she still says what it needs to be said and I respect that. It's like a fresh breath of air.

[@michellemckinney4678]

I love Anna on the show

[@basugunja]

INTERNATIONAL THOUGHT AND FLAVOUR IS NOT GOOD. AND FEMALE PERSONS DO NOT LOOK GOOD IN ABS SINCE THEY HAVE NATURALLY CURVACEOUS FIGURE. ABS LOOK GOOD ONLY ON BOYS AND MEN. SO I DO NOT WANT ANNA, THE OTHER GIRL AND JENNA NEVER GET ABS AND FLAUNT THEIR NATURAL FEMININE PHYSIQUE ONLY. AND I DID NOT AND DO NOT WANT TO WATCH THIS VIDEO ALSO.

[@basugunja]

​@@kidanaoki1947 INTERNATIONAL THOUGHT AND FLAVOUR IS NOT GOOD. AND FEMALE PERSONS DO NOT LOOK GOOD IN ABS SINCE THEY HAVE NATURALLY CURVACEOUS FIGURE. ABS LOOK GOOD ONLY ON BOYS AND MEN. SO I DO NOT WANT ANNA, THE OTHER GIRL AND JENNA NEVER GET ABS AND FLAUNT THEIR NATURAL FEMININE PHYSIQUE ONLY. AND I DID NOT AND DO NOT WANT TO WATCH THIS VIDEO ALSO.

[@l2727]

i always thought korean beauty standards can be oddly specific at times LOL like being as tall as 10 of your heads or having a straight leg shape. i'm like, who even notices this?

[@koreanpizzaclub]

koreans lol

[@Mary._.juana.]

Make anna and soobini permanent parts of the show. They bring so much fun and energy. 🥰🥰

[@littlevenues]

Agreed. They have an excellent dynamic and their personalities complement each other so nicely!

[@JollyGoodJewWitch]

Anna is a very confident woman. All these ladies are. Different personalities but all strong beautiful women. Wonderful group today!

[@mitzkt1679]

Well said!

[@thecoolintroverttv8381]

Very true😊

[@equinoxdeleux]

I rate Anna for being upfront and self assured. Guys, confidence in oneself and assertion is not always arrogance.

[@sc33h3o3]

that's a great influence for Korean society where they expect people to be extra self-effacing all the time, in interviews especially as far as i can tell

[@tinomasando]

I was recently binge watching a plastic surgeon’s channel & I learnt that often when you get one procedure it’s necessary to get another to ‘balance’ things out that’s why people who start getting these procedures end up adding more and more… So before you decide to do it, be prepared to continually go for maintenance treatments.

[@honeyjam9593]

yup, you’ll keep going and going. it’s also psychologically addictive

[@tjungnyc]

Its the hyper competitive culture with Koreans, even outside Korea growing up around korean community you see and feel the hyper competitiveness with everything you do.

[@icingcake]

Yeah and a lot of attractive people to aspire to who have NOT had surgery 😹

[@yongdol73]

Every Asian immigrant circle is hyper competitive.

[@katedc0822]

I really like Anna, she’s advocating health over vanity, an aspect of life people tend to neglect. Isn’t these beauty standards toxic?

[@at1212b]

The obsession with looks is because Koreans are one of the most homogeneous peoples, language and culture in the world. So the obsession to stand out from a good looking perspective is very desired. It goes way back. But yes, within a certain limit within the societal trends.

[@austinjrb]

Brilliant perspective, I never would've considered that and it makes a lot of sense

[@koreanpizzaclub]

wow never thought of it that way. interesting perspective indeed. im curious if its the case for other homogenous countries too

[@thechieffect]

I actually clapped reading this. Yes.

[@nathancasey7712]

Makes a lot of sense

[@mollymo6229]

@@koreanpizzaclub I can answer nope

[@Mail80]

I'll forever be thankful I'm not living in a suffocating society but my heart absolutely breaks for the people that have to live like that where beauty is everything even down to the animals.

[@yongdol73]

lol. you judging one nation based on this one vid is typical people behavior. Lots of Koreans live happily without plastic surgery. Y don’t you come down here see for yourself

[@studyoasis]

David - I'm so happy you started this podcast!! The topics super interesting & engaging to hear about daily life from native Koreans & international/western Koreans, and I'm grateful you don't shy away from "uncomfortable" discussion that are equally as important! Especially since our asian parents's generation tend to avoid talking about this with their kids! It feels like such a safe space. I literally binge watch all of DKDKTV and Anna's vlogs hehe you're all so amazing & continuously work hard to push quality content in a competitive space💗❤🥺

[@iimmortalldreams]

The white skin procedures really work. Felix from Stray Kids is a great example. Bro was tanned like most Asians and now he's as pale as a ghost. It's crazy that Kai from EXO gets called dark. Even saw one in this comment section. He's like one shade from white like a #21/22.

[@scanspeak00]

Are you sure its not makeup?

[@tracyOnIPad]

Felix used a filter

[@user-wp1tw2yc8l]

Koreans have skin easy to be tanned. Many Koreans become to have brighter skin when they become adults. As they become less outdoors. Not only Korean, When South east Asian com to Korea and live here for a long time, their skin becom brighter than before. So far, there's no technology that can brighten your skin beyond your genetic skin color. Or maybe it's because of the lighting.

[@beautifullEternal]

Say no to skin bleaching

[@AmIReally_Here]

Felix didnt have any procedure like that lol😭😭 it s either a filter or the light. He actually apologised for posting a photo where he looked very whitewashed and then posted the original photo as well.

[@user-iw4js2uu7j]

I’m from America and it’s very rare to wear makeup at my job. Most of us don’t think it’s necessary.

[@pratishtha5740]

same here in india as well! we don't really care a lot about beauty standards here (that doesn't mean that we don't have beauty standards obviously like for example fair skin is really appreciated in india). most women over here just do their skincare and after that maybe an eyeliner or a lipbalm but that's it and proceed with their day. we only apply makeup on special occasions like weddings or festivals!

[@genovevalara3989]

I'm 71 years old and I learned that the beauty of men or women is their inner selfs, the person you are inside, because a woman can be super beautiful and a man can be super handsome but are cruel, mean, good for nothing, only to often people their beauty is worthless. I do agree that we need to take care of ourselves for our happiness and our health, but never do it because you are been pressured to do it, do it for you and not for what other think of you. Don't care of what other think of you, just like Anna said: Do it for your own happiness not because of what other say. Think "THE HELL WITH THEM, I'M GOING TO DO ME" PERIOD. This was a very good talk all though I didn't agree with a lot of things. So just be yourself and don't pay attention of what other say and remember beauty is with in you, not what you are out side of you. Sending A Lot Of Agape Love To All Of You From El Paso, Texas. 🥰

[@SiriphoneG]

I have to say David is very good at conducting these interviews and keeping the conversation flowing so naturally. He’s so articulate, relaxed and always keeps it professional no matter what he’s going through in his personal life. He’s also hilarious at the same time with his sense of humour lol I’m quite impressed with how resilient and motivated he always is. Took me a long time to subscribe but now officially a subscriber. Also, love watching Jina … she’s so cute and fun to watch.. reminds me of my own bf ☺️ so petite and cute - 👋 Jina

[@chicatwigz]

I also just subscribed, I think David is very good at hosting and keeping the conversation interesting.

[@insomnia_7334]

I feel like Kazuha/Le Sserafim really started the ab craze last year lol

[@whelant]

'suffocating', you summed it up perfectly David, unfortunately, that level of pressure leads to strong self-hatred and self-rejection. As a therapist, the most common underlying issue I deal with is feeling 'not good enough' and I can hear that all the way through this conversation, sadly...

[@dodanhamster]

another reason why plastic surgeries and dermatology visits are so prevalent in korea is that these clinics are super cheap and so easily accessible there are loads of beauty clinics that are open till 9 pm weekdays, and open 365 days a year (mostly open till 5pm at weekends and national holidays) the price is unbelievable too; for instance you can get whole face skin botox injection at about 30 dollars the doctors are really skilled too

[@dodanhamster]

so ppl can get these procedures/surgeries more easily and ppl feel that these procedures/sergeries are something not to be fussed about

[@IshtarNike]

17:21 it affects every country but it seems Korea definitely has far stricter standards. To my knowledge an ideal weight regardless of height is not something bandied around even casually in Euro-America. People get that being taller or having a different build will affect that. I'm sure Koreans know this too, but if being under 50kg goes around so much that it becomes a thing women subconsciously check themselves against then it's another level.

[@yannickjohn6930]

The conformity in Asia doesn't help at all. Sure there's pressure everywhere, but they're Korean so they lament and comment about their dilemmas.

[@bernadetal9057]

Soobeenie has the perfect hair, she could be the model for any shampoo brand

[@janvdb9258]

Perfect is relative but nice hair usually means super thick and with a natural wave. She has flat hair and it's not that thick.

[@Elizabeth-jb1ii]

@@janvdb9258 stfu hater u r prob bold Jan

[@Solip_i]

@@janvdb9258 since when « perfect » equal wave ? Lol Perfect only refer to the healthiness of the hair and she has really healthy hair. So yea we can say she has perfect hair.

[@haruka_niki]

@@Solip_i exactly 💯

[@janvdb9258]

@@Solip_i her.part line is wide,.doesnt mean healthy as can be. And a wave is.the preferred hair around the world and the easiest to style and looks healthiest. Straight hair looks dull. Which is why she used a curling instrument to put in a fake wave

[@AisheKaise]

David's energy is so calm and inviting, he facilites the discussion so well and makes sure every guest speaks on a particular sub topic. This is a fun podcast to watch/hear. Great effort by the whole team. 🎉

[@HereDiianas]

It's true that in the UK or the US you should not put your photo on your Cv. But they do not represent abroad. In France Italy Spain Germany to only name those, photos are not mandatory but it's a cultural thing to put your photo on the CV so it's not just Korea.

[@henrytep8884]

It’s because there’s a ton of racial bias and discrimination that can occur and have been shown to occur in the USA. Your name in itself signals your probability of getting a job, just imagine the racial profiling that can occur with your photo.

[@HereDiianas]

@henry tep I am sorry but racism is not just in the US. I am French and we have had plenty of official tests and studies that show that your name (sounds muslim... sounds African... sounds Indian...), address (you come from the "hood"), and "race" brings discrimination here. Even our government can't deny it since it's public knowledge here. Spain also has big issues on that topic. Yet photos are still a thing because it's just part of the culture to show your face before an interview here. I lived studied and worked in the USA in 2 different states. Kentucky and Florida, and when it comes to discrimination regarding jobs Europe is absolutely not better except maybe for the UK or Germany.

[@henrytep8884]

@@HereDiianas I don't think I ever said racism was just in the U.S. But I am saying that we probably don't do it here in the US because of racism. Also I don't recall saying anything about Europe being better/worst than the U.S. in regards to racism. I hope this clears up any misunderstanding.

[@kungfoekpanda5687]

That was another fabulous episode. Can't wait for the next!

[@jayr7781]

David is so well spoken all his guest look so comfortable because he seems like great listener.

[@cedricmoore8053]

David and Anna are doing their thing. Thumbs up from San Francisco

[@loveeveryone1377]

This is a topic i've seen on multiple korean centered youtube channels and this podcast touched on most of the popular topics i've heard about. If it's someone's first time hearing about this kind of topic i'd say they would have gotten the gist of it with this podcast. so well done panel! Beauty standards are quite hard to achieve and the only way to get it 100% is through some form of augmentation, and even then one might not achieve it since trends are ever changing. Although it takes a lot of work to mentally be strong and confident in yourself, i'd hope people would try their best to accept themselves just as they are instead of trying to conform to society beauty standard. And I hope society shift towards accepting the uniqueness that we all were born with.

[@riniindo]

I like the way moderator so chill and relaxed. He's quick witted but don't easily gets offended. He also managed to steer the conversation to stay on topic and cover all important questions. Good job👍

[@Nene-we7nb]

Love the honest chats!

[@Mary._.juana.]

Dear reader: If you are new to this channel, Ep 1 & 3 are a MUST watch. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@amethystgirl94]

These podcasts are so interesting! I love them ❤ Thanks for doing this, David. I especially love it when you & Anna are on the panel together because then it's just so natural and fun! 🤗💯

[@kanikakaur3991]

Loved every part of the video. The way u guys explain it 😍♥

[@tracyOnIPad]

Love Anna’s honesty

[@SaraNeto57]

It's so nice to see deep conversations. Now this is what I enjoy listening to

[@thecoolintroverttv8381]

Enjoyed this so much, can't wait for more...love Anna so so much

[@CyberMew]

Amazing how I am subscribed to all 3 of them. Great to see them here.

[@Mary._.juana.]

Time flys every time I’m watching korean pizza club. I wish it was longer. ❤

[@KJ-jq9pq]

Glad I found this! I must have missed David mentioning it. Best of luck with it! I subbed.

[@ATELIER_PAOLPAOL]

banyan tree better give you a suite to film future episodes, love this format - Anna should be permanent host imo

[@DearStephanieX]

I love Jina 💕 Keep going, this channel is gonna blow up soon, love it

[@liss2503]

Some advice from a golden girl. I’ve met absolutely beautiful people on the outside but horrible on the inside. I’ve met some meh looking people that were absolutely beautiful on the inside. I have met people that I didn’t really think about there looks but got to know them and later found them beautiful. It is all how you look at life and the people around you. The keepers are the ones with a good heart. If you fall for their heart and soul they become the most beautiful people in the world to you. Trying to fit into the world and be like everyone else is ok but I think being true to yourself and letting that inner self shine is the most beautiful thing ever. So fly your little freak flags and and forget the rude people. They aren’t worth your time or energy. Some people don’t find RM attractive but I think he is extremely handsome. He has shown us a part of this heart and soul and it is smexy as hell. Get cosmetic surgery if it will make you feel better but also work on the inside to be the best you that you can be. I mean there is a reason many Twitter armies call Joon Daddy. 😉

[@icingcake]

Joonie is a cutiepie - sexy brain + sweet heart all the way 😹👍

[@haruka_niki]

Yess, I find Joonie the most attractive and hot!! Also I agree with all your other points.. well said 🔥

[@hey_you.]

Namjoon is hella Handsome with his sexy brain 🔥😮‍💨

[@hey_you.]

​@@icingcake fr❤😂

[@alperry02]

Add my agreement to the Namjoon discussion. The man is so smart and kind with a great, goofy sense of humor and ALSO gorgeous with beautiful honey gold skin. Ideal guy

[@RockingMarshall]

Amazing from the beginning to end. 😍😍

[@MyBodyIsMyTemple]

I have so much to say about this that I feel like I’m all over the place with many thoughts. But at the depth of all this it feels like we’re not evolving to healthier ways of living. It is shallow to live this way and it only hurts ourselves in the end. We should focus more on self love and less on trying to fit ourselves into trends that come and go. That is not a stable way of living and it can be an emotional roller coaster. Also when we judge ourselves on needing this and that, we also see the world that way because that is what is inside us. This is living shallow.

[@amalmed9753]

I love this podcast

[@thomassaywut]

Minoxidil doesn’t affect “function down there”. finasteride does, although the topical form has less systemic absorption and might have less of those side effect

[@fairyenough]

Had so much fun that. I subscribed ^.^ Beauty is in the monolid eyes f the beholder

[@shine199723]

This was very interesting. As someone who lived in Korea for two years. In my opinion, Korea has a very conformist culture. And as such they follow trends and tend to try and look like one another or emulate what is popular. For example one of the first things I noticed when I first got to Korea was how every single Korean girl had the same red lips and style of makeup on. It was so different than America. Like what you guys said it also has to do with societal pressure, I felt it too, I bought red lipstick too lol. If everyone is doing it, you feel like you need to do it too in order to fit in. I think that’s why beauty standards itself is so prevalent in Korea. Idk if that makes sense. But yea.

[@slavvalb3933]

Rooting for Jina Kim and the rest of the crew 🎉🎉🎉 all my favorite KZbinrs 👍😀

[@JoyfulOne468]

I love Jina Kim!!!!

[@pz4971]

Be kind & confident. There's nothing sexier/more beautiful than a person that is nice & feels good in their own skin.

[@Caroleenakoreaadventures]

I recently got my medical checkup with my friend who works out every day. And his weight was "overweight" but his waist measurement was wayy below where it needed to be. But they still labeled him as obese. Like clearly there is a lot of muscle.

[@glocar243]

Great conversation. I really learnt a lot here. Thank you, guys. Well-being is too much of a precious thing to sacrifice it chasing this unicorn of good looks…Jamila Jamil has it right when she says that body neutrality is the perfect mindset. Take care of your health, embrace the wonder that is your body and what it can do, and do not give a second thought to anything in your body that doesn’t “fit in”. Even the obsession with “looking healthy”, “building muscle” and “putting factor 50+ to avoid wrinkles” is a way of conforming and giving yourself pressure. Live life to the full and do not impose your standards on others. Everybody has their own personal standard of what’s attainable and realistic physically for a happy life. What others think does not matter in the least. Beauty standards be damned. Burn it all!

[@merveilletravel7657]

I love Anna’s opinion 😂 I feel like we would get along well! Also omg Congrats David! I hope you will enjoy your stay and the service in Turkey 🥰 it is a really popular procedure in Turkey and for men all around Europe in general! I wish you the best 😊

[@dprofitt86]

Another great segment.

[@a.leeyan2108]

I really like Anna’s mindset and perspective 💛🫶🏻✨

[@ami0613]

Very interesting topic. Beauty standards vary throughout the world but I do think its very competitive in South Korea. Honestly, I dont wear makeup at all, not even a little.. maybe if there's an event or party then yes but if that was the standard in the office, I would be jobless.

[@Yuppy12]

Could you guys do an episode on Room Salon Culture. 유흥업소 Culture since its blatantly in our face at every corner of Seoul / Gangnam? It also goes hand in hand with plastic surgery and the work force for women here.

[@Gorlssip]

Great episode 🔥

[@suhanapaul2025]

Why is this podcast so underrated?

[@sauravlahiry6951]

hi KPC Team, another of my favourite topics

[@lambiejams1176]

There can't be one ideal for appearance. Everybody is attracted to different things. I personally love mono-lids the most. It's a beautiful Korean feature that i envy. I also love olive/tan skin far more than pail skin. And while i appreciate people who work out for health reasons, I am not a fan of people who workout just to get a boyfriend or girlfriend. Life throws us so many blows over the years and it's important to have grace in those situations and just love people the way they are. Personality is so much more important than looks.

[@JoelErway-pq9ij]

I have grown to love monolids and I think both are nice. I think it depends on how your eyes match with your other facial features more less than it being about mono or double lids. I also prefer the regular Korean skin tone. I absolutely hate the ghost white look and also hate the over-tanned look. Normal skin tone, slightly tanned, or slightly pale are all okay to me.

[@HanaOsman]

Very nice episode didn’t want it to finish …

[@ssaerah]

as a turkish teenager i got shocked when i heard david saying he is planning to come to turkey😍 hope you will have a nice and safe time here david❤️

[@MyBodyIsMyTemple]

This whole thing not just for Korea but around the world is just heart breaking.

[@arianeac3080]

45:20 « Do it because it makes you happy not because you are trying to impress other people » YES and that is why I never wear makeup nor a bra, I am free and happy and confortable 🙌 it is liberating to say f*ck u to beauty standards. I work out because it makes me feel good and I feel more confident and beautiful than ever!

[@kimchia2238]

Happy to see Soobeanie back in this Ep. - love her fun energy!✨🤩 She & David kinda look cute/ good together too & both are single (w/ matching personalities) 🙂 (low-key ship them haha)

[@jeannieplaza8179]

In America, cosmetic surgery is paid out of your pocket and it’s very expensive.

[@rb5534]

Love Anna’s personality! They all are great and very nice ladies but it seems like Anna’s carefee attitude and unwilling to conform to k-beauty rules makes her even more attractive!

[@bbiongsksk7688]

David and Soobeanie 너무 착하다… 둘이 잘 어울리는 듯

[@friendly.felidae]

Depends on what sector in America you work in. When I was a waitress my manager told me she would fire me if I didn't wear makeup. It's not legal for them to make that requirement but a lot do verbally. Now in the UK and one of the places I got vet experience had in their rules that fem presenting people must have makeup but not too much. Most places in the UK do not require it though. I'd say it's more required in the US than the UK

[@Dz-eh6qj]

Curious whether the beauty standard is more expected from young people or are older Koreans also expected to look just as good

[@koreanpizzaclub]

Entire gen

[@Buppet]

Turn on the CC

[@SeeVolmr]

One Ok Rock has a song called "Stand Out Fit in" that fits this discussion so well. Basically you can't "win" if the target keeps moving! Do you want to stand out (have unusual characteristics) or fit in (matching whatever today's "trend" is). Even male kpop artists are always dieting and definitely have specific skin care routines and "standards" to meet and yet are celebrated for their "unique" characteristics! It must be exhausting!

[@slalomie]

Anna talking about the importance of sunscreen while regularly going to tanning salons 😔

[@rehinrehin9686]

I love all the guests here... My fave is Jina Kim!!! Adore her way to respect and listen other's opinions without interrupting and still able to speak up her own ❤

[@haruka_niki]

Yess she's the best

[@TheSamELopez]

Yes! I also agree with her closing advice.

[@MariaMartinez-mg4iz]

I work in the USA in very large corporations, and I never wear makeup and no one tells me anything. They evaluate me by the quality of my work and my work professionalism more related to attitude and appearance like appropriate clothing not looks like makeup.

[@michellemckinney4678]

Another great show! David! Moisturize! Please!

[@gina6413]

David, you are so handsome and cute, in addition to being humble and honest! Stay that way!

[@cutforcuties]

You also get better work opportunities if you fit into the beauty standard so it’s a lot of pressure.

[@ajayiolamide7767]

I love your video,👏

[@user-uskxnfiw729]

I think it's the competitive instinct to look better than others. Every country has the culture of competitiveness but Koreans tend to start focussing more on appearance just like they used to look smarter with brighter future by going to more academically popular colleges. This culture only started about 15 years ago so the focus changes over time. In America/Europe, it is more diverse so some people want to look more athletic, while others want to look better in the areas they're focussing on be it chess, Star Wars nerds or sports.

[@tracyOnIPad]

Unrealistic beauty standards have been an issue for American teenagers for years, and it is slowly getting better with the introduction of more full size or average size women in print and tv ads as well as the music industry.

[@cherry-insomnia9188]

It’s just as unrealistic still. Plus sized women are expected to have perfect curves instead, and perfect grooming and makeup and cosmetic procedures. The only difference is the dress size.

[@marcos-ll2yr]

Good topics. A lot of ''average'' korean men in South Korea view are handsome for me. I talked with some guys, for me they are really handsome in my Brazilian perspective, but they say to me they are ugly in South Korea is weird to me.

[@dksoulstice6040]

That's not uncommon for Korean men or women. It's actually quite normal. A lot of Koreans girls that are viewed as hot or beautiful in America or by American guys are considered average in Korea. Funny how things work sometimes lol.

[@el972]

@@dksoulstice6040 Sometimes i see korean people saying that x and y foreigners are gorgeous but they arent considered gorgeous in their own home country so it goes both ways

[@janvdb9258]

Taste is personal. For me the Korean beauty standards are unappealing. Pale, thin, short, the brows, lips are blah. I know in Korea everyone loves Jissoo of Blackpink but in most of the world, Lisa is the pretty one even though she has had a tonne of work done.

[@koreanpizzaclub]

im ugly :(

[@marcos-ll2yr]

@@koreanpizzaclub not to me 😉❤️

[@CatMom7]

Love Tappytoon 😂 I thought it was a general commercial! Lol and Omg I would throw hands at work if someone told me I need wear make up! Some days us women just wanna be barefaced !

[@cloudchamois7004]

Always love the “new person” guest Jina in this case they’re always interesting and love Anna!

[@siri3034]

The way I wheezed while listening to the title of the webtoon told with an unbothered tone.

[@koreanpizzaclub]

I tamed my ex-husband's MAD DOG

[@trulyhojicha]

You guys should also talk about plastic surgery hospitals that locals go to and that are usually recommended that's good there! :)

[@faithhopelove8287]

Photos during job search would be discriminatory in U.S.A, unless your job is modeling, acting, etc. But you’re right, you can be discriminated during interview.

[@mindset_olympics2]

At the end the host is like “i dubb you top korean beauty specialists” haha great podcasts!

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

36:07 😂😂😂 my friend got her eyebrows tinted and her son, said to her “ mom what did you do to your face, you look like angry bird”, 😂😂😂

[@koreanpizzaclub]

my friend jin looked like an angry bird for a while too lol

[@koreanpizzaclub]

my friend jin looked like an angry bird for a while too lol

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

@@koreanpizzaclub 😂😂😂 this why, I’m so scared to get my eyebrows tinted. If I do I’ll let you guys know if I too looked like an angry bird 😂😂😂

[@Han-cj2jp]

Hi KPC, This was a very insightful discussion about Korean culture. And it was great to see Anna again, she seems to know a lot bc she’s lived abroad and been everywhere.

[@BreeBree0530]

I really enjoyed this video, it was quite informative c: keep up the good work!

[@TOMANDJERRYRAN2GETHE]

Fashion trends and body types continue to shift every few years. I look at it like clothes they are trendy will later become retro that generations later will wear.

[@koreanpizzaclub]

when will my time come?

[@TOMANDJERRYRAN2GETHE]

@@koreanpizzaclub Your time is now!

[@rubyrage6993]

"White-Tanning"!...had to look this up. Originally to aid in wound care in space [per NASA]. Still..wow. This is wild. Thanx 4 a really good episode.

[@lisaj5769]

suffocating? yes. pathological? yes

[@sc33h3o3]

glutathione is what i read will "brighten" people's skin, it is largely considered healthy but i have read some obscure information saying otherwise. apparently it works, but is that considered a vitamin?

[@Steffy.93]

I am just catching up. So with regard to hiring practices where a photo is required, apart from industries built on aesthetics, such as television, movie, fashion etc, I would think that companies would be looking for the most capable candidates, in my humble opinion the skill of the labor force, outside of those mentioned above, ultimately affects ROI not how someone looks. A programmer does not necessarily have to look like a model when what is needed is their mind. IJS. Love this channel, great discussion. ❤

[@allisonB123]

Great episode, thank you 🙏 Just to add, I also think that Koreans, as a society (based on what I have learned from watching content), are conformist - people like to conform, they don’t like breaking rules, and tend to be obedient to societal norms and expectations. You are all very good citizens. So beauty standards and the things that are expected of you to conform to beauty standards (make up, procedures, skin care, body type, clothes etc) get entrenched very easily, and they have a high “up-take” rate, a very high % of people implement these things in their lives. So trends become standards quite quickly, and “everyone” is doing it. It’s not a bad thing, it’s what makes your country so safe, with very little crime 🤷‍♂️🤗❤️

[@melissa84mia051]

Same ive been told i have small head im like "🤔um ok" but now i can see what it means. My Korean bfs mom said it to me

[@marviarodney9585]

Very very interesting topic

[@liudmylaraichuk7595]

This is a very interesting topic. In Ukraine, for example, too thorough make-up, even if it is not vulgar, can be perceived in some companies as disrespectful. This creates the impression that a woman is looking for a man in the office, rather than prioritizing work. Although, compared to Western Europe, girls in Ukraine pay more attention to their appearance. Therefore, in serious positions, it is advisable to wear as little visible makeup as possible. In some countries of Western Europe, for example, Italy or France, women hardly wear makeup, considering it vulgar, and a woman who constantly wears makeup is frivolous.

[@Mary._.juana.]

I hope peace and prosperity for your country. ❤❤ I know the war of Ukraine doesn’t make headlines in the news as it used to but I wanted you to know that there are people like me around the globe who still care and support you guys. Lots of love from Iran 🇮🇷❤️❤️ (P.S. majority of Iranians disagree with our dictator government and it’s dirty brutal politics)

[@Mary._.juana.]

I know my first comment was unrelated but I just had to say it so sorry about that 😅 Also, your statements about beauty were informing and interesting, thank you.

[@slavvalb3933]

Ukrainian women are 🔥 so are Ukrainian men !

[@mrslippington2000]

this is very true, i’m from the uk and in the workplace wearing little and natural looking makeup is fine but when it’s visible it can be seen as disrespectful, i mean it’s a workplace so looks aren’t the priority. women who wear heavy looking makeup in the work place are looked down upon as not taking their work seriously etc

[@upthedown1]

Wow I find that amazing. Sounds so archaic. We have makeup done up for daytime which is a bit lighter and makeup for night time if you are going out for the evening is heavier.