Beauty Standard Differences of USA / UK / South Africa / Korea

Hello everyone! This is Pagoda One.
Today we'll be talking about beauty standards of [USA / UK / South Africa / Korea]
I believe this subject will be quite interesting to you guys.
If you have other beauty standards you want to share with us, please comment!
Enjoy :)
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[@eliasmatsoso6822]

Chantelle told no lies South African ladies are top tier. 🔥

[@GOD-OF-MORTALS]

Some of them because my sister and her friends will make you go blind😂😂

[@honeyleebubbles4157]

Chantelle is accurate , South africa has no beauty standards honestly . South africa does not really have people who have pale skin so i think we would also be concerned because like why😯

[@honeyleebubbles4157]

@@MetaphysicalExplorations But only during winter unlike in korea where its like a beauty standard being pale

[@elanaofearth3679]

I'm from SA and considered pale, but I have rosacea on my cheeks which means at least I don't get comments about looking sickly. However my cousin is even more paler than me and I know she was bullied a lot for it in school. :( She's much more comfortable in her pale skin now. So there's a few of us in SA :) (Also we don't really get much tanner in the summer. We just get sunburn.)

[@nikitaamerica7324]

in coloured communities in S.A, you are more attractive if you have straight hair though, I'm always told to striaghten my hair because my natural hair is untidy.

[@imaafrikaaner4669]

@@nikitaamerica7324 we just well groomed unfortunately kroes hair seen as untidy

[@TumiMatheba]

Any insecurities I’ve ever had about my looks have been from following American pop culture tbqh. South Africa is pretty chill about Beauty Standards. People getting plastic surgery is very very rare here. I hope it stays that way.

[@Cassxowary]

Same! And completely agreed. It should only be for health reasons not aesthetical...

[@CeravvvEgan]

And South Africans always compliment each other on something, which is lovely 😊 Women would openly say to each other, I love your hair/dress/ lipstick/legs or whatever. It’s just how we do. Women should uplift each other that way 🙌🏼

[@Bewefau]

There also very racist too lol

[@imaafrikaaner4669]

@@Bewefau who

[@Venolin1]

I'm South African. I don't think I've ever met a person who's had surgery done to improve their appearance xD.

[@simadlunn4295]

Chantelle is so right.. I remember when I was younger people hyped me for being slender and I turned 21 and became a bit thick and you get people thick mama.. Most S.Ans actually look down on people with plastic surgery and fillers and look at them like why did you ruin your perfect body 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@danchapin69]

Chantelle, you don’t need any kind of plastic surgery, you’re gorgeous the way you are.

[@Mimeniia]

Yeah Chantelle, please dont.

[@ntandotshabalala8110]

Chantelle is always on point about SA👌 Thank you Sis Siyabonga❤

[@abana1577]

I'm a South African and the diversity is just amazing and everyone is beautiful in their own way

[@sohaila1226]

Can we talk about how every time Chantelle talks about her country you can almost physically feel how proud she is of it? It's lovely.

[@pagodaone_5697]

proud South African Chantelle♥🇿🇦

[@livingaschantelle2997]

I have such a BIG love for my country ❣️🇿🇦

[@sohaila1226]

@@livingaschantelle2997 I can see that and I respect it very much.

[@GenericUsername1388]

Love SA despite all our problems 😂🇿🇦❤️

[@rufescens]

Sam, don't mess with your nose! You are gorgeous the way you are!

[@divarachelenvy]

don't you dare touch that face Chantelle it's perfect now...

[@riosulysto2068]

I think the reason that South Africa, UK and USA have more diverse standard of beauty is because they are a heterogeneous society, many different ethnicities while East Asian countries like Korea, Japan, and China are homogeneous societies, almost everyone has the same skin tone, hair colour, facial features. Having said that because of globalisation, I think the beauty standard slowly becoming somewhat uniform

[@charmainej4820]

From following American culture for years...they don't have a diversity beauty standard....it's somewhat uniform

[@alice73322]

That makes me sad Korean women want plastic surgery so young. They are so naturally beautiful. We are so bombarded with ads telling us we are not good enough the way we are. Especially the ones aimed at young women. It’s disgusting

[@wren9463]

Unfortunately this exist everywhere

[@addyadwell]

I would like to have an African version of this show. Imagine Onyeka from Nigeria, Abdullah from Senegal, Zinhle from South Africa!

[@salsadip7453]

i'd totally watch that! :) i' dl ike a show like this of so many countries tbh, i love the comparison (and also finding similarities) between cultures without havin to focus on only one country like most books or documentaries do

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

Whos Zinhle?

[@addyadwell]

@@LB_die_Kaapie its just a common South African girl name

[@chloesankey5243]

I would love to learn more about different bits of African culture :)

[@gugumasondo192]

Yes yes absolutely

[@sisipholikhayananto9194]

I don't know why but I just burst out laughing at the concerned, "Are you okay?" 😭😂😂

[@shaneetsaha1176]

South Africa has so many different skin colours as they have different cultures. The European-descended Afrikaans culture and people and the local tribal people

[@imaafrikaaner4669]

We afrikaaner aren't European we are african

[@justa_girlie]

Where all my South Africans at 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@anhonestlife380]

Chantelle is very well articulated, she sticks to what she is certain about and loosely references what she might not feel fully entitled to comment on.

[@JustMe-rl5ym]

Loved this segment🇿🇦

[@ugetsu2093]

It’s a little surreal watching three beautiful people talking about plastic surgery! History: in pre-industrial Europe, the poor worked outside in the fields, smithies, etc and were therefore tanned. The rich who didn’t work (they lived off rent), spent lots of time indoors and were therefore pale. So the fashion was the whiter, the better. With industrialisation, the poor worked in mines and factories and were pale. Spending time outdoors became the province of the idle rich, who could spend while away the hours horse riding, playing tennis or golf, swimming and other healthy pursuits. So tan became the fashion.

[@yellowRose806]

I wish more countries would adopt South Africa's beauty trends. No one standard of beauty. The US in particular as we are one of the most diverse countries. It's ridiculous to this day that black people are still judged on their ethnic hair in schools and the workforce.

[@nanacazume5324]

That's a interesting video (I'm pretty happy to know that South Africa embraces all of types of beauty 😊), I'm Brazilian and even we have a big mix of races it doesn't reflect in the beauty standard, unfortunately. Beauty standard is something always let me scared, because I knew it would never be me. I grew up believing I was the ugliest person on Earth, I was weird or something like that. People have been stared at me like I was an alien my whole life... so I just believed that. "Your skin is too white", "you're eyes are too small", "your nose is too big". I would never be enough or pretty or whatever. Beauty standards traumatized my childhood. I'm ok now, I love myself and I just told it to say, please, don't believe if someone say you wasn't beautiful, you all are beautiful the way you are and don't let no one say you wasn't, ok? You guys are more than a beauty standard.

[@wandzj.r5142]

At 2:18 Sam was thinking about buying a plane ticket to South Africa 😂🇿🇦

[@khairunissasyifa5442]

i've been binge watching pagoda one's videos the past two days after discovering them through billy channel. you guys are cracking me up while at the same time giving new insights on a lot of things. love it!

[@pagodaone_5697]

we're glad you liked it! keep watching us then ;)

[@lexi2120]

South Africans i understand that South Africa definitely has great diversity but how can we forget societal narratives that say lighter women,*yellow bones* are more attractive than dark-skinned women or that, curvy-body shapes are considered to be more desirable than being fat or skinny,though being skinny is still considered more desirable than being fat, in south africa beauty standards are not explicitly defined but they are definitely there,where a certain look is considered more beautiful than others, however I must say we have come very far as a country in trying to redefine these stereotypes and that we are becoming more accepting of the different variations of beauty within our Country.

[@katie_2288]

It is sad that nowadays at such a young age teens or young adults are brought up to such high standards in terms of beauty. It also doesn’t help when there are advertisements that advertise one type of beauty standard that is seen as the “norm” to target such people who may be in a vulnerable time period. Great video to reflect on. Keep up the great work ☺️💚

[@vinkkt]

I heard something once and I think it applies here. " Dont let someone's opinion become your reality " always keep that in mind and you will be a lot happier. 💜

[@staceyfairbrother2271]

I am a pale skinned very freckled south african woman, cannot tan lol! However am very proud of the way I look, to the rest of the world.. It doesn't fit the norm

[@AustineAK]

♥️❤️❤️

[@Jeni10]

Barbra Streisand was asked many years ago when her career was at a pinnacle, whether she had considered getting a nose job. She replied that she had thought about it but decided against it, because when you sing, your nose affects the tone of your voice. If she had a nose job, that might take away all the recognisable character of her voice, and since God gave her the talent, she didn’t want to mess with that.

[@sylwia1807]

Chantelle, I love the way you're talking about beauty standards

[@danrgn5078]

South Africa is a melting pot and that’s the beauty of it. I can’t wait to visit there... If it wasn’t for 🦠 I’d be in Cape Town now

[@wandzj.r5142]

Also visit inland we have a lot to offer not just Cape Town

[@danrgn5078]

@@wandzj.r5142 of course. I’d love to do a safari and get lost with the locals. I can’t wait for the world to open up again 😞

[@GenericUsername1388]

@@danrgn5078 Come to Gauteng 😃

[@sarahmoellenberg]

Thanks for tackling this topic with sensitivity and highlighting pressures and differences across countries when it comes to beauty.

[@erwarivero739]

Happy ❤ Day My Pagoda one family!!!sending love to the 3 of u😘✨

[@he_lives_in_apineapple_und9743]

As a skinny American man I've been told all my life that I'm too skinny, I'm naturally this way. I can't help it.

[@mariajane542]

I just love these videos. I watch them aLl the time

[@4624Denise]

Here in the states I see more eclectic beauty styles (in the every day people not Hollywood) nowadays and definitely more eclectic than when I was growing up. In my day...hahaha...one should be tall, blonde, thin, and straight hair (I had the thin); think of Twiggy :-) (she was a famous model; Sam, there is a museum in York that we visited and I think they had a display there about Twiggy and in the fashion museum in Bath). I really appreciate the trend in the last years that seems to celebrate what someone naturally looks like; at least, that's what I get from listening to our grandkids.

[@amysnable329]

I have never had surgery of any kind. It actually really scares me, so I can’t ever see myself doing it voluntarily. If people can afford it and it’s their own choice I totally support it

[@adamantiumkook1035]

lol you guys are so weird and wonderful. I love it. This is becoming my favorite channel to watch

[@pagodaone_5697]

i hope it keeps on being your favorite channel :D

[@Kill3rk1]

When I was in Seoul back in 2016 I noticed a lot of Plastic Surgery billboards and cosmetic stores on every block I walked past. Really wanna come back once Rona has gotten under control. Greetings from Sunny South Africa.

[@Cassxowary]

Hopefully not for surgery :p

[@mandlankosi5198]

This channel is addictive 🤤💚

[@japzy8336]

chantelle was so correct ,south africa has the most gorgeous girls in the world and even she is pretty ,and sam you dont need any plastic surgery you are cool, and i can never forget american john he is sooooooo.... damn funny he is my bias

[@catherinerohsner7804]

It's interesting because historic fashion seemed to be all about creating one uniform silhouette, but today it's about matching to everyone's own silhouettes. But as an American, I'd say it's still a-okay to be skinny.

[@Cassxowary]

A-okay IF healthy

[@fadielbenjamin159]

I love Chantelle and how well she reps SA

[@rajbethk]

HIIIIII I commented 2nd 0:24 HAHAHAHAHHA so funny about how Sam made that type of beauty One more thing we love how everyone looks. Whatever its race or ethnicity we love all shades of people.

[@JackIsYourSamurai]

Omg i watched a show something about a mermaid and the first Korean girl was the starring and she was awesome 🇿🇦😭💕

[@danielhanly6557]

Great video again! And u reached 10k subscribers!

[@pagodaone_5697]

we did!😎😎😎

[@francisastudillo4220]

Yes Pagoda One! Number One!

[@Grathocke]

Nice topic tonight. When I was young (don't let my avatar fool you 😆) I was never happy with the way I looked. I look back on pictures from that time and wonder why I could possibly have such a negative self image.

[@alanjakes7317]

People need to accept themselves as God made them. So, except for situations were there has been some kind of damage done to the body, there really isn't much need for Plastic Surgery. This statement is from someone who is Bald. I wish I had my Hair back and could do something about it by Surgical Procedures. I just look on the bright side that styling my Hair takes me about 2 seconds! LOL!

[@AJ----]

Great Video!

[@promise83]

It’s all sorts liquorice in South Africa. Anything goes. Just pick what your like. 🇿🇦😂 Our current Miss South Africa has a bold head and she is gorgeous. Some ladies wear wigs. Others… like me, have natural coarse textured hair and it’s acceptable.

[@rayt.3143]

Everyone is unique. No need for plastic surgeries.

[@Cassxowary]

True but sometimes there IS need, like health reasons not aesthetical

[@mubarratzahin69]

Hello! Interesting video :D

[@dmax9946]

Foreign people in Australia your country has so many beautiful people with tanned skin and fit bodies. Yet we have really high obesity rates (not far behind USA, maybe higher?) And we are the skin cancer capital of the world (extremely high UV radiation out here) (to be fair plastic surgery doesn't seem to be very common here)

[@atsuko1422]

Be yourself whoever you are. Personally, I have a strong opinion about plastic surgery even if it could bring me a lot of confidence.

[@boemokmoss8521]

Thank you for this

[@catrangeryt]

Fiiirrrsstt hiii its 5 ammm here in South Africa

[@francieelias2138]

Hi! It's a little after 9:00 PM in Illinois USA, and freezing outside!

[@liyemasangoni6524]

Yah I'm here because I have school

[@shaneetsaha1176]

It’s 9:22 in India and it is humid/hot

[@geetanjalitomar3416]

Guys go through indian beauty as well 😍😍

[@Rebecca-ck8fn]

Sam you are very handsome sir don't worry. Unfortunately I never think about that because to me real beauty comes from inside. If you are beautiful inside then no matter what you look like on the outside you are beautiful.

[@Liz0207]

I’m early 🥰. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!

[@pagodaone_5697]

happy valentines day💕

[@sanuwapilapiti6949]

nice vedio

[@moniquekloppers14]

Sam makes me want to visit the UK more and more, why are the men so gorgeous over there 😂

[@jiro5022]

.. I'm from the UK and most of the men I have seen are just not gorgeous but a few there pretty fine. And just judging how they look and there actions near girls there jerks.. But not all of them I'm a person to judge fast so yeah but there are many handsome men but I have only met a few which are Asian

[@tdiego8]

Hi guys!!! Awesome content as usual!! Over here (in Japan) they like when a foreigner is white (pale...!!!), and they also like big eyes and nose!! But you’re all correct guys, we’re all beautiful!!! I just remember Christina Aguilera’s song: I am beautiful in every single way, words can’t bring me down!! Cheers!!

[@dina.__]

I don't like Korean Beauty standards for some reasons especially skin colour

[@hellsing2003]

I have seen seen blackpink idols they are soo thin that's it don't looks normal anymore😔

[@brithas]

I just subscribed.❤️

[@pagodaone_5697]

thank you🤗🤗

[@anacarolinapereira_s_]

Sam is so handsome, doesn't need surgery. Chantelle is so beautiful doesn't need surgery. don't have surgery!

[@_undefined1744]

0:49. I need to correct you there, Chantelle; we have THE most naturally beautiful women in the world. The "plaas mesies" are beautiful, as well as tough.

[@Cassxowary]

Indeed and relatively... it depends

[@olajong2315]

In the UK Mr Saheed from Man like Mobeen says 'It's too white almost racistly white' lol It's the Tan for the UK U need the sun a lil.

[@shelbyfries8304]

🙂

[@user-kc8if2xo3b]

I like it

[@user-kc8if2xo3b]

John

[@ii.donotknowwhattosay]

♡♡♡

[@mlukubone7134]

Miss Universe is from.......

[@Cassxowary]

Humans have decided SA (one of the three best countries) but it could be anywhere outside of earth. I definitely wouldn't vote for earth... way too behind...

[@shaneetsaha1176]

‘Beauty’ is a thing that comes from inside. I don’t think people need to be white/black to differentiate it 😊

[@pagodaone_5697]

yes!! inner beauty is the most important thing😊

[@shaneetsaha1176]

@@pagodaone_5697 Yeah exactly. Sad to see in the modern world, there are still so many people who focus on just skin colour

[@observantsweetie]

Actually Florida is the #1 spot for plastic surgeries in the USA because it’s more affordable to the masses But Cali gets the most because it includes things like Botox, etc which are more or less procedures rather than full on surgeries.

[@shearoar]

never been this early

[@w.rhiannonm.4347]

Your nose is really cool, actually.

[@anyname13579]

This probably sounds super weird out of context but Sam, I like your nose! Lol

[@lancelachenicht1947]

Americans and white teeth! How many people have ruined their teeth trying to get them absolutely even, absolutely white.

[@Cassxowary]

And with animal products and sugary stuff...

[@muse5633]

3:22 missed the opprtunity to say "UK hun'?"

[@FionaEm]

It's sad that ppl in their 20s are having work done these days. Ppl aren't meant to be perfect, and neither are their faces! BTW thanks for adding 'thicc' to my retinue of Gen Y/Z terms. I'm Gen X and it's getting harder to keep up with all the new slang 😅

[@bradleyfynn2326]

I am just here to watch Like and comment

[@pagodaone_5697]

please keep doing it😍😍

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Don't forget to subscribe, share, and click that bell!! 😂🤣

[@bradleyfynn2326]

@@lifeofjohn3993 Already did that lol

[@MidXNightz]

Can't have beauty standards if we don't have lights to see them!

[@user-kc8if2xo3b]

재밌어요존

[@jlpack62]

To the Beverly Hills plastic surgery scene, Miami says hold my beer.

[@shaneetsaha1176]

Lol Happy Valentines Day from India 🇮🇳

[@nihilis7819]

In cascadia if you are human ur cool

[@Cassxowary]

Just like in the human parts of the world... that's not a good thing at all.

[@Cassxowary]

And it's you're not ur

[@nihilis7819]

@@Cassxowary ya i know

[@nihilis7819]

@@Cassxowary why come afte4rme

[@escapetherealm2594]

Like is plastic surgery in South Africa a big thing? I mean I barely hear about it

[@Cassxowary]

Exactly, not at all and that's great

[@Cassxowary]

Chantelle "you can have a shaved head and not be stared at" * hair pixie cut is shown* that's not what shaved means :p

[@gauragupta1008]

Damn, you really should have an Indian for this episode.

[@shaneetsaha1176]

Deffo mate I am Indian as well

[@shaneetsaha1176]

Good God Plastic surgery 😵. I believe the best place for that is UK 🇬🇧 maybe

[@grell5108]

When Sam said that people with really pale skins are less pretty Me: bra, you're from England. Your skins never see the sun! You look like vampires. So what constitutes as "pale" in England? Nvm I'm too afraid to know.

[@TinyToonStar]

I was thinking like sickly pale. Like so pale if you haven't gotten any sleep or aren't feeling well people can see it instantly on your face

[@PennyWenny224]

Just normal skin colours here are seen as ugly so a lot of pale people tan. It’s very sad actually bc pale skin is very pretty.

[@dsgrbrowne1]

Is the British guy and American guy in a relationship? I mean they are both gay, and they both seem attracted to each other. I don't care, love the channel, doesn't make it different.. just want you guys to finally come out!! Much love ❤️

[@Cassxowary]

Does it matter? Lol and indeed