#SkinGoals: Skin Care and Makeup Tips from The Freshest Faces of K-Drama
The rising stars of South Korean television let us in on their secrets to camera-ready skin!
Ahh, K-drama. The gift that keeps on giving. Besides giving us all the ~feels~, it’s undeniably one of our go-to resources for beauty inspiration. Seoul, after all, is the world’s beauty capital! While we’ve constantly gushed about the country’s biggest stars and our journey to achieving their flawless skin, these next-generation Korean actors and actresses are giving us life with great advice, too. Swipe through the gallery for their tried and tested tips!
Next Gen K-drama Skincare Secrets
Next Gen K-drama Skincare Secrets
Cha Eun-woo
Let’s be honest, Cha Eun-woo can make anyone swoon with his immaculate visuals. How exactly does he maintain it? According to the Style Story podcast, he uses a water-based hydration mist, cleanser, toner, and overnight cream in his nighttime skincare routine.
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Cha Eun-woo
The ‘True Beauty’ star has also been quoted in Pop Diaries, saying, “After showering or washing my face, I wipe my face with toner instead of a towel. Then I apply lotion and once that’s absorbed, I apply moisturizer and sunscreen.”
Photo Credit: @eunwo.o_c
Hwang In-yeop
At 30 years old, Hwang In-yeop is still playing high schoolers in his dramas, most recently in ‘18 Again’ and ‘True Beauty.’ What’s his secret to looking 20 years younger? Sunscreen.
Photo Credit: @celluver_korea
Hwang In-yeop
In an interview with ‘Arena Homme Plus’ quoted in Koreaboo, Hwang In-yeop says his mother always reminded him to wear sunscreen since elementary school. “It can be genetic, too,” he says, sharing that both his mother and father look younger for their age. We can’t do much about our genes, but sunscreen is something we can all get behind!
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Jang Ki-yong
The ‘Search: WWW’ and ‘My Roommate is a Gumiho’ lead actor always looks flawless onscreen, but there was a time Jang Ki-yong admits to having skin troubles. In an interview dated all the way back to 2015, he says, “I think skin care is very important, and I do the basics to take care of my body.”
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Jang Ki-yong
In September 2020, Jang Ki-yong was chosen the model for Estée Lauder’s LAB Series. More recently, he became the model for Lancôme’s UV Expert Sunscreen.
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Kim Young-dae
There may be lots going on in ‘The Penthouse: War in Life,’ but Kim Young-dae keeps his skin care and makeup simple. As the face of brands like Clarins Men, he starts each day with a gentle mousse cleanser and serum to keep his skin in check.
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Kim Young-dae
He’s also the face of Amore Pacific’s Gen Z makeup brand for men, Be Ready, so he’s always camera-ready!
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Lee Do-hyun
While little is know (for now) about his exact skin care routine, we all know that Baeksang Arts Awards’ Best New Actor in TV (who recently headlined series such as ‘Sweet Home,’ ‘18 Again,’ and ‘Youth of May’) isn’t one to shy away from makeup.
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Lee Do-hyun
In a video by ‘Dazed Korea’ featuring several grooming steps, Lee Do-hyun demos how to wear base makeup, brow liner, lipstick, eye shadow, and blush like a real man.
Photo Credit: @ldh_sky
Seo In-guk
The ‘Doom at Your Service’ star may think he has a “weird face,” but it’s a face we all can’t get enough of. According to The Klog, he maintains his flawless skin by using 6 to 7 pumps of foaming cleanser before splashing his face with water.
Photo Credit: @seo_ccc
Seo In-guk
For your viewing pleasure, there’s a 2-minute or so video of his skin care routine on YouTube. Here, you can see he actually cleanses twice (so that’s about 12 to 14 pumps!) before calling it a day.
Photo Credit: @seo_ccc
Song Kang
If you’re not swooning over Song Kang on ‘Nevertheless,’ this is your cue to do so. With his glowing glass skin, it’s no surprise that the 27-year-old heartthrob is the face of several beauty brands such as Banila Co in Korea and Deoproce in the Philippines.
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Song Kang
He recommends the Natural Green Caviar Facial Cleanser by Deoproce for firm and hydrated skin and Banila Co’s It Radiant CC Cover for foundation-free yet fresh base makeup.
Photo Credit: @songkang_b
Han So-hee
With a face like Han So-hee’s, the question is always “How is she so beautiful?” Well, besides the obvious genetics, Han So-hee emphasizes the role of sleep in one’s complexion in this interview with Arirang K-Pop.
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Han So-hee
“I have rules set for sleeping,” she continues. Rules, meaning, she must get at least four hours of sleep not just to maintain her skin, but to keep her at her best at work as well.
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Kang Min-ah
In an interview with Pinkvilla, the ‘True Beauty’ and ‘Beyond Evil’ star reveals she relies on water to keep her skin looking A+. She drinks more than 1 liter of water every day!
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Kang Min-ah
The model for Face Factory continues to wow us with her stunning visuals, even in bare-faced selcas. She always washes her face upon coming home, making sure she removes her makeup after filming. “In my personal time, I rarely do makeup, and I only apply sunblock lightly to rest my skin.”
Photo Credit: @minah320_97
Kim Hye-yoon
We’ve always been in awe of this ‘Sky Castle’ and ‘Extraordinary You’ star’s gentle and beautiful features, especially her youthful glow. What’s the secret to her skin? She makes sure it’s thoroughly moisturized every day!
Photo Credit: @avenekorea
Kim Hye-yoon
The 24-year-old actress is currently the face of Avene Korea, which she uses to keep her skin clear and supple for the cameras. She does the one-minute moisture routine at home using the Thermal Spring Water Spray and Hydrance Rehydrating Serum.
Photo Credit: @hye_yoon1110
Kim Ji-in
As a long-time model of Laneige Korea, 24-year-old Kim Ji-in has an arsenal of skincare and makeup to keep her lookin’ oh-so-fresh no matter the season.
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Kim Ji-in
On- and off-cam, Kim Ji-in flaunts flawless skin with barely any makeup. It’s just proof that finding the right products really work!
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Kim So-hyun
Having been acting in front of the camera since she was a child, Kim So-hyun has her fair share of beauty tips for those who want to maintain their skin as she does. “Whenever I have something important to do, like an important event coming up, I try to eat food that is good for my complexion and overall physical condition,” she shares with L’Officiel Singapore.
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Kim So-hyun
Aside from eating right, she also goes for facials and full-body massages as a way to stay stress-free, which she believes is also a contributing factor to good skin.
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Kim Yoo-jung
Another fresh face who continues to wow us with her youthful visuals, ‘Backstreet Rookie’ star Kim Yoo-jung has also been modeling for Laneige Korea for some time now.
Photo Credit: @laneige_kr
Kim Yoo-jung
A quick scroll through the brand’s Instagram feed reveals the 21-year-old uses the Laneige Radian-C Cream, Cream Skin, and Sleeping Mask to maintain her flawless porcelain skin!
Photo Credit: @you_r_love
Kim Yong-ji
Currently the face of RMK Korea, Kim Yong-ji makes a case for breathable makeup with foundation that’s “light as air” so it’s great for her skin, too.
Photo Credit: @rmkkorea
Kim Yong-ji
In an interview with Elle Korea, the 30-year-old actress best known for her roles in ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ and ‘Tale of the Nine-Tailed’ also revealed that she’s all about serums and creams to help calm her skin before she sleeps.
Photo Credit: @demi_kimee
Moon Ga-young
Who doesn’t know about Moon Ga-young’s transformation on ‘True Beauty’? Her character, Lim Ju-gyeong, was big on makeup by Colorgram and so is she! She’s currently the face of the brand, though she’s also modeled for Givenchy Beauty previously.
Photo Credit: @m_kayong
Moon Ga-young
In the show, she also showed us how to use our cleanser with a nifty beauty machine and to complete our regimen with toner and sunscreen to achieve everyday beauty.
Photo Credit: @m_kayoung
Stephanie Lee
Talking to Weekender, Stephanie Lee emphasizes the importance of applying moisturizer whether she’s at home or on the go. Her skin certainly looks unreal! A few years since the interview, she’s become one of the models of VDL Cosmetics!
Photo Credit: @vdl_cosmetics
Stephanie Lee
When it comes to dealing with darned pimples, Stephanie is a big believer in letting acne heal naturally, but “In SOS situations, I quickly run to the dermatologist for help,” she shares.
Photo Credit: @stephanielee199
Lead photos via @juanxkui, @banilaco_official, @ldh_skylark, @xeesoxee, and @wow_kimsohyun
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