K‑pop icon HyunA will release her new digital single “못 (Mrs. Nail)” on 30 April 2025 at 18:00 KST, marking her first music ...

In the past decade, a quiet revolution in beauty has been unfolding—and it’s led by South Korea. What started as a niche ...

It's high time the beauty industry took a pause and reflected. From glamorising overconsumption to perpetuating unhealthy standards, it has reached an unsettling tipping point. Amid the countless ...

Just a decade ago, Korean beauty products were rarely seen on American store shelves. Now the United States imports $1.7 billion worth of cosmetics products from South Korea, according to 2024 ...

"As cosmetic procedures become more accessible, it's crucial to understand how these interventions can shape our perceptions and potentially lead to unrealistic beauty standards." In today's image ...

The unattainable beauty standards we’re being fed on social media may lead to increased anxiety and depression. “Seeing curated, unrealistic images of thinness on a daily basis can make people ...

March exports to the US climbed 20.1% year-on-year to $152.5 million, underscoring the enduring appeal of Korean beauty, or K-beauty, products in the face of tariff uncertainty. Even with the 25% ...

I was literally spending a couple hundred pounds a month, and that's just on monthly [beauty] upkeep,” says welfare advisor and women’s lifestyle blogger Elyse Andrews, 36. While Elyse was ...

Some prioritise traditional beauty standards, while others emphasise intelligence, talent, or activism. After the collapse of the digital trading platform cbex, investors across Nigeria have been ...