15+ Beauty Lessons We Learned From 2020's Hit K-Drama 'Crash Landing on You'
On the show's first anniversary, we look back at some of the unforgettable moments in the show, and the beauty and self-care lessons we got along the way.
Can you believe it's actually been an entire year since phenomenal K-drama hit 'Crash Landing on You' came into our lives? The record-breaking show has truly touched our lives in more ways than one—first off with the beautiful narrative they've provided, then there were the moments of comic relief that truly stuck with us, the beautiful love story, and yes—the many beauty and self-care bits and pieces we picked up along the way!
One year after and we're still reeling—perhaps it's time for a re-watch? With the holiday break coming up, perhaps we can add this to our list of things to enjoy once again!
In the gallery ahead, we go back to the moments that made us learn a thing or two about beauty, self-care, and everything in between. From the hair clip trend, to new K-beauty skincare products to try, tap through the gallery and join us as we go down CLOY memory lane:
CLOY Beauty Lessons
CLOY Beauty Lessons
1. Men can have good skin, too.
Hyun Bin is just one of the many Korean actors who serve serious #skingoals. In CLOY, we witnessed up close how amazing his skin looks—no wonder he endorses K-Beauty brand Mediheal known for their sheet masks. We're big believers!
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2. When in doubt, wear a ponytail.
I am personally a huge fan of ponytails—they're tidy, and they're a fail-safe way to style your hair when you haven't got all the time in the world. In CLOY Episode 3, Captain Ri tied Se-ri's hair into a ponytail using his handkerchief to make sure she doesn't look like a 'crazy woman' or a foreigner in their North Korean village.
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3. Don't forget about self-care, no matter where you are.
Se-ri may be in unfamiliar territory upon landing in North Korea, but she sure didn't forget about taking care of herself. She made sure to bathe, to tend to her skin, and get enough rest while she was at it.
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4. Appreciate a man who goes out of his way to buy your beauty needs.
(1/2) Captain Ri is proof that if a man cares enough for a woman, he goes out of his way to the market to look for the beauty and self-care goodies she needs!
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(2/2) Clueless about what to buy, he heads to the market's designated seller of smuggled South Korean beauty goods, and proceeds to buy them all for her. Aww!
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5. Own your look!
When Se-ri had to head to Pyongyang to get her passport photo taken, she had to choose a hairstyle from the North Korean designated hairstyles. She chose a rather old-fashioned style called the 'Goodbye Hairstyle', but owned the look anyway. Go girl!
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6. Hair accessories make a huge impact!
It was Seo Dan that got us utterly obsessed with hair clips! How can one not get obsessed—she looked immaculate in them! Her signature side-parted straight hair, secured with a clip was an iconic CLOY beauty look for sure!
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7. Accessories aren't limited to clips. Scarves are great too!
Se-ri was rummaging through a thrift shop in the North Korean village market when she found this outfit, and while it's not exactly a modern beauty look, it's proof that scarves are versatile pieces you can use even as headgear or a hair tie!
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8. Bored with your pony? Braid it!
Another way to tidy up your hair other than a ponytail is by braiding it a la Se-ri. A low pony or a high pony, either way it looks great, and is an effortless way to add a little more oomph to your look.
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9. Add waves to pin-straight locks
Se-ri came to North Korea with wavy hair, which she claims is a fashion-forward look she rocked down South. While Captain Ri doesn't seem to be a fan of 'disheveled' hair, we think she looks great!
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10. Sometimes, bigger isn't necessarily better.
Seo Dan's mom seems to be somewhat stuck in the '80s, with ultra-teased hair and unblended eye makeup. There are ways to pull of the '80s beauty trends without looking dated—by laying off the hair spray, and blending colorful eyeshadow well.
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11. For a put-together look, clip your locks on both sides.
Seo Dan rocks this hairstyle all throughout the show, but sometimes she changes it up by clipping both sides of her hair to create a neater, more put-together vibe.
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12. Sometimes, she curls the ends.
Another way to add some oomph to straight hair? Clip them to the side, then curl the ends with a curling iron for a dramatic, flirtier look!
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13. Set time out of your day for self-care.
Se-ri, upon getting back home in Seoul, treated herself to the works: a long bath in her tub, an elaborate skincare regimen including techie beauty tools, and a long session of just relaxing at home. We all need that sometimes to regain ourselves back!
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14. Peach lipstick lights your face up.
An unlikely lippie hue for many, peach lipstick is a go-to for K-beauty looks. It's instantly warming, flattering, and lights up one's face, just like Se-ri on her first day back at the Seri's Choice HQ.
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15. Change your hair part from time to time.
Se-ri's hair is often side-parted, but this time she changes it up by parting her locks in the middle, instantly giving us a fresh new look! This also helps prevent balding in certain parts of your scalp, so change it up from time to time!
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16. A little eyeliner never hurt anybody.
Korean eyes are naturally small, and on the chinky side. A lot of them have monolids too. That's why enlarging them with makeup is a key technique they do—by way of eyeshadow or eyeliner. We see Se-ri's eyes visibly look larger with the thin line of liquid eyeliner she has on in this scene.
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17. We think Koreans have found the fountain of youth!
In this cameo featuring K-drama heavyweight Choi Ji Woo, we see how ageless she looks, with flawless, youthful skin, beautiful hair, and that magnetic aura. She sure doesn't look 45 to us! The takeaway? Self-care goes a long way!
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18. Yes, hair looks sexy pushed back.
What a difference a hairstyle makes! While Hyun Bin looks amazing in any hairstyles, this particular slicked-back one in the Switzerland scene took our breath away! Exposed forehead? Yes please!
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