Wiki Discussion- Medicalization of Korean Beauty in Pop Culture

Wiki Discussion- Medicalization of Korean Beauty in Pop Culture

Hello,

Your topic was really interesting and relevant to read! I follow a few different Korean influencers on YouTube and I definitely noticed the beauty lifestyle that you were speaking about. I would love to hear more about the historical views on Korean beauty. I know you touched upon it when you mentioned how wealth was once defined by how much you can consume. I think it would be valuable to mention a few more possible factors that influenced the change in views regarding eating habits in Korea. Skin-whitening and the "glass skin" appearance is definitely a popular look in Korean culture. I was curious to know if you discovered any cultural associations with having youthful and light skin. Does this specific appearance influence one's social status or superiority in the Korean culture? Overall, I think the wiki page was really easy to follow. I liked how you tied every sub-topic back to the idea of medicalization. I would also suggest adding a few visuals or links to video clips to create an animated and interactive page. Cool first draft!

TinbleChu (talk)03:24, 27 July 2019