Korean skin care and beauty products have taken over the global market. But there is a darker side to this world. The extreme beauty standards put a lot of pressure on young men and women. Here are a few dramas, that are about beauty and make up.
1. True Beauty
True Beauty is the story of a high school student who is bullied for her looks. She wants to change her image and seeks help from makeup. Though she is considered to be the most beautiful girl in her new school, she fears that the truth will be out one day.
2. Touch
This drama is about a top makeup artist who has lost demand in the industry and is currently unemployed. An idol trainee who hasn’t debuted for years starts working as his assistant. The rest of the story is about how their futures change.
3. Record Of Youth
Record of Youth explores the world of actors. One of the leads, played by Park So Dam is a makeup artist in the drama. After resigning her office job with a stable pay, she starts working as a makeup artist in a reputed salon. She also has a YouTube channel about makeup tricks.
4. She Would Never Know
This drama is not exactly about makeup but the leads work in a cosmetic company. Since the leads work in the marketing team, the drama has bits about promoting brands and test runs on cosmetics. The drama stars Won Jin Ah and Rowoon in lead roles.
5. Perfume
A devastated housewife wants to commit suicide after she discovers her husband’s affair. But she finds a magic perfume which makes her young again. She now starts working as a model and meets a talented fashion designer. Perfume is a fantasy drama that shows the fields of beauty, modeling and designing.
6. Shadow Beauty
It is the story of a high school student who is not considered beautiful by the society. To overcome this insecurity she uses makeup and photo shop, and starts a secret life as ‘genie.’ When everything is going on well, she realises that another person knows about her secret life.
7. Miss Korea
A girl who was known for her beauty during her high school days. But things don’t turn out well and she now works as an elevator girl. During this time, a cosmetics company which is losing all financial help and running on debt tries to turn her into the winner of ‘Miss Korea.’
8. Next Door Witch J
Seo Je Yi is known for her beauty tips and is a social influencer. She is called a ‘Beauty Expert.’ A cosmetic company that Je Yi often recommends, has taken interest in her and wants her to promote their products. But a company that acts as agents for influencers are also behind Je Yi.
9. Beautiology 101
Kdramas are known for their unique plots. The drama is about a girl obsessed with skin care, joining a school that teaches everything about beauty and beauty products. She also works as a facialist. The story is about her journey in this institute.
10. My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
A popular K-drama that shows the harsh reality of Korean beauty standards. A young girl, who is not happy about her looks gets a plastic surgery. But she is still unhappy. As the story goes on, she learns about self-acceptance and starts to love herself.
