#MetroBeautyWatch: Beauty Inspiration From 2021's Latest Leading K-Drama Ladies
Romance, thriller, comedy, fantasy—whatever the genre, there's no shortage of beauty inspo in these Hallyu hits!
2021 brought about the need for fresh changes in our lives, but one thing that remains the same is our love for K-drama! In case you're not updated, we at Metro.Style are constantly on the lookout for the next best Hallyu craze, and that includes amazing new shows on the small screen.
This year, the K-world isn't slowing down, dropping show after show, leaving us on the edge of our seats. From romantic comedies, to marriage infidelity-themed dramas, to sci-fi and fantasy, there sure is no shortage of things to watch and entertain ourselves with. And of course, along with our entertainment is the never-ending inspiration served by K-beauty, one thing we beauty gals can't ever get enough of! Seeing these leading ladies light up our screens in their flawless skin, trendsetting hairstyles, and signature Korean makeup is enough to keep us glued for episodes to come.
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She Would Never Know
Won Jin-ah stars in this K-drama about being in the cosmetics business. The 29-year-old looks every bit the beauty exec with porcelain skin, bushy brows, and signature Korean-tinted lips.
Photo Credit: JTBC
She Would Never Know
31-year-old Lee Joo-bin stars alongside Won Jin-ah in this beauty biz-themed K-drama, where she rocks long brown locks, flirty lashes, and cat-eye liquid liner.
Photo Credit: JTBC
Space Sweepers
In the sci-fi fantasy Netflix movie Space Sweepers, Kim Tae-ri plays the role of Captain Jang alongside hottie Song Joong-ki. She rocks a retro mullet-type haircut that pushes her tough gal look notches higher.
Photo Credit: Netflix
Run On
Sooyoung, the 31-year-old singer-actress plays Seo Dan-ah in K-drama 'Run On', which is about a former athlete and a subtitle writer who are destined to be together. Sooyoung plays a female CEO of a sports agency, and looks rightfully so in chic fringed bangs and lined eyes.
Photo Credit: JTBC
Run On
Subtitle writer Oh Mi-joo played by Shin Se-kyung in K-drama 'Run On' looks every bit the ethereal beauty in effortlessly wavy brown hair.
Photo Credit: JTBC
The Uncanny Counter
Sejeong plays Do Ha-na, a 'Counter' who hunts demons on earth, in the guise of being a noodle shop employee. Complete with apron, Ha-na is an attractive server with fluffy bangs and tousled, curly locks!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Mr. Queen
Set both in the modern day and in the Joseon era, Shin Hye-sun stars as Kim So-young, a queen whose body gets possessed by modern-day chef Jang Bong-hwan. In traditional garb, she looks stunning in a mid-parted bun, groomed-to-perfection brows, and matte red lips.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
River Where the Moon Rises
Kim So-hyun is a beautiful warrior princess in this historical drama. Princess Pyeong Gang is unstoppable in her ambition, and is in character in a fierce high ponytail flying in the wind as she rides her horse.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Lovestruck in the City
Kim Ji-won plays Ji Chang-wook's love interest in this modern-day romance, and embodies a free spirit who lives by the beach—complete with surfer gal beach waves and blonde highlights.
Photo Credit: Hancinema/Netflix
Love Ft. Marriage and Divorce
Park Joo-mi is Sa Pi-young, producing director at a radio station. A put-together mom who's got everything together, she looks regal in side-parted locks, porcelain skin, and signature tinted lips.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Love Ft. Marriage and Divorce
Radio show host Boo Hye-ryung is played by beautiful actress Lee Ga-ryeong. She plays a married woman of three years, and goes by her striking lined eyes and bombshell hair.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Love Ft. Marriage and Divorce
Jeon Soo-kyung plays Lee Shi-eun, the main writer of the show featured in this marriage-themed K-drama. As regal as ever, the 54-year-old actress rocks volumized tresses throughout the show.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Sisyphus
The beautiful Park Shin-hye stars in this sci-fi action thriller, and rocks a low-maintenance look for the show—messy pony, bare skin, and naturally tinted lips. Still as striking as ever!
Photo Credit: JTBC
L.U.C.A.
This thriller mystery stars the beautiful Lee Da-hee, who plays Ha Neul Ae Gu Reum, a detective whose parents disappeared when she was a kid. Despite her rugged look in the show, she still looks every bit the goddess, in exquisitely milky skin!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Hello, Me!
Charming Choi Kang-hee stars in this romantic fantasy comedy, about a 37-year-old employee who meets her 17-year-old optimistic self. In this feel good drama, Kang-hee rocks ombre wavy hair, wispy bangs, and light contact lenses.
Photo Credit: Hancinema/Netflix
Vincenzo
The stunning Jeon Yeo-been plays the character of Hong Cha-young, a go-getter lawyer, whose love interest is none other than the hunky Song Joong-ki. The first thing we noticed? Her eye-catching bright red lips!
Photo Credit: tvN
Lead photos via Hancinema, Netflix, and JTBC.
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