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Ikr I was like whaaaat who told you that imma pop soff sis give me their number lol I'm joking I was like whaaat she's pretty like she's so pretty than me
its not even standards..its what they think is beauty - cause tbh if were going to be real..a lot of beauty aesthetics is considered ugly elsewhere *shrug
Roses are beautiful so are jasmines, they don't have the same features but both these flowers are beautiful IN THEIR OWN WAY ...if we force every ppl to have the exact same features in order have the so called 'beauty', just imagine all the ppl looking exactly like the other ....its so ...you know....Everyone's different and that difference is what that makes them beautiful, Ppl should learn to accept that, first give importance to humanity and then comes education.
I looked up the Korean beauty standards and their standards are ridiculous. They focus on all of these little things that other beauty standards don’t think about.
@Som Eric ikr like ppl view Irene as soo pretty and say yh that's why she's my bias like I love her because she's pretty and I'm like yh I know she is but she also has talent it's like anything else no like talent is like whaaat idk? for them it's just pretty face pretty body everything perfect for them the more pretty more better, ppl will like you and stuff but it's actually the inside that matters not outside
Mary Grace Nakao ikr! And a lot of antis made fun of her body, calling her thunder thighs, wide hippo (I literally saw that and I puked), and making fun of her dark skin. Like wtf (also her natural body type is either a pear shape or hourglass, so her body naturally has a small waist with wide hips and thick thighs)
@@emptyricebowl wth?? I'm not really up to date with korean showbiz news so this is all so new to me. She's so sexy too (like what you pointed out, hourglass body type of way) so I thought everyone thought the same way. Plus she's not even that dark, no wonder I see some posts about her changing korean standard or somewhere around that line. I'm so glad she's still so popular and thriving amidst all the haters
especially when it comes for women in the industry they usually want a very specific “look”, I know a lot of western ppl can’t understand how idols like hwasa are “breaking the mold” because they see her and they still see a thin and attractive woman that would be accepted here but in east Asia, especially SK, she doesn’t fit the celebrity beauty standard and it’s a step forward even if some people can’t see that
first time when i saw her i was like " wow! she is so special and she stands out from other kpop idols!", and that made her so beautiful, then i noticed her attiude a great style and i started to love her even more.
Sorry to burst your bubble but Hwasa is NOWHERE NEAR being thin. She has a very healthy body type and curves. That's just the normal body type in the west that is admired. In Asia unfortunately it means your fat BUT let me clarify for Korea. The accepted body type slowly changes more to curves. Everytime you ask teens etc they hate that idols look so skinny and want a more real woman. It slowlyyyy changes unfortunately:/
Victoria Lewis you are taking this too seriously, I said she is thin in the views of the average western person, and I’m not talking about my view point but many others who water down hwasa breaking barriers for korean women in entertainment
@Moon Jar She isn't periodt. You don't have a clue about body shapes if you think she is thin. She is definitely curvy. Just like she said herself when she was interviewed and that's why it was so difficult for her in this industry.
Koreans are OBSESSED with their appearance , I can’t imagine living there 😧 , I feel bad for all the kpop idols that have to go through being criticized for their appearance 😪😞
jess0099 True. Fun fact, since I’m half Indonesian I’m surprised how the beauty standards there aren’t very strict except for weight and having fair skin. I see so many celebs who have acne, girls with mustache and men with uni brows etc. I don’t really see that when I see Western or Korean actors.
What’s sad is Korean culture has a huge influence internationally so other people actually try to live up according to Korea’s umpteen strict if not very unnecessary beauty standards. Koreans have this thing for physical perfection and it’s sad that it’s part of their “culture” but that’s the thing about cultural differences I guess. Sometimes it’s not just about culture anymore, it’s about how people are so centered in beautifying one’s physical attributes and many people not just Koreans, has that toxic mindset contribute to depression and insecurity. It’s a sad world.
@@imthemafia6037 there is no own way. why you wanna be beautiful that too much. you dont have to. even if you are ugly or not a good looking just concede it. which is more logical. and dont be stressed by it.
nobita nobi nobita nobi hey bby❤️ I know standards are also set for men I wasn’t saying they weren’t. however they’re not as prone as they are for women. Beauty standards for women were set by MEN causing a generational curse on many many women to deal with internalized misogyny
No matter how you look, in our Bhutanese culture everyone is considered beautiful. Beauty standard in Bhutan is simple all we need is to have a kind heart , have to be cheerful , should be able to do house chores and being competitive this APPLIES TO BOTH GENDERS. Love your channel💜
As i wrote this , i mean to tell you guys that in our country inner beauty matters. Theres no beauty standard in our country, The true example of inner beauty is our Queen
it's actually really damaging how forced and evident the beauty standard is, it's not good for people (especially young) to feel like they're inadequate for things they can't naturally control
Why should you live up to their standards? they are not extra ,they are DUMB...its like when they see a girl with all these 'requirements' and is confident in herself ,they come up with another 'thing' and all of sudden she's not beautiful anymore...Wtf?!
Re: bright skin historically, it was also part of Europe’s historical culture. It symbolised wealth as it would show that you didn’t have to work in the fields. Tanned skin is recent preference, in the 1900’s it showed that you could afford airfare (only the elite could when it was first commercialised) and you’d get a tan from visiting these warmer ‘exotic’ countries. (I’m English just for context). Anyway, now pale skin is looked down on here, I’ve been bullied for being so pale for my whole life, even now as an adult in my 20’s. It’s funny how different beauty standards between different countries.
true, if pale skin wasn't a thing in Europe too before the "travelling boom", portraits of people in courts with white (and very toxic) makeup wouldn't exist.
Charli Wat exactly! Lead based white powder was used by the nobles. It was and is still referred to as alabaster skin. I didn’t want to make it too long! It’s not that we can’t understand because it’s not a part of our culture, it’s just that the ideals here have drastically shifted, whilst the historical preference is still ever present there.
I'm English too and the change from pale to tanned was so sudden; Coco Chanel was the woman who made it popular. I'm also very pale and I love it, I'm trying my hardest to look like Snow White as much as possible, and I just ignore the comments. I like it so that's all that matters. The only gripe is finding foundation in a pale shade that is also olive (green) in undertone and not yellow or pink; that's become impossible to find. Pale skin also shows up ALL imperfections which is a great indicator to good or bad skin, which I think is another reason why cultures around the world favoured paler skin tones, since darker or tanned skin hides blemishes and scars.
i feel this! although i am glad to learn why tanning has stepped up. i am guessing it is also due to sports and athletic aspects being more admire (e.g.: the USA offering sports students scholarships?? what). it confused me for ages because in australia, they'd admire my freckles but say i'm too pale. in china they'd criticise my freckles and dots but compliment my skin tone. absolutely wack, so i've tried to stop 'fitting' into their preferences and it's been so good for my mental health.
@B-H If you’re an “adult” in your 20s, according to some studies, you’re not actually an adult. But anyways, I’m not hear to give you a lesson. Yeah, you’re right, you can’t win anyway. People are always going to find ways to come at you. Just be yourself and break those foolish standards. Being bullied for being pale is just as bad as being bullied for being dark. Although the latter is more common, we should ignore the premier either.
If like that everyone looks the same There are some idols who don't have those beauty standards but still slay😝 IU don't have high nose bridge but she still looking hella pretty💕 Yeji monolids make her look so unique🕊 Hwasa body is so rare in kpop industry😎
I went to H-mart with my friend once and this ajumma started gasping and said something to me in korean, she sounded so shocked. I asked my friend what she said and she says "This woman is just really enamored with your forehead. Don't ask it's a korean thing" lol
I think in korea they are a bit obsessed with looks in my opinion. It's like, imagine all girls looking the same because plastic surgery is the same for that standards, that's scary. Everyone has its own beauty!
Well I think that is what has happened in kpop. That industry wants a very specific look and they’re known for requiring their artists to get surgery to achieve this look, so many of the performers end up looking very similar.
Michelle Figueroa then it leaks down to people because social media and influencers now make regular women feel pressured to be the same type of beautiful.
There is a reason why some people say 'oh they look the same I can't differentiate between them' People literally undergo plastic surgery to get those 'eyes', that perfect 'nose' and 'jawline'. Korean standards are too much. And the fact that people are trying to follow them is even more concerning.
Remember what *Irene Bae said?* Man: Irene,have you always been this pretty? Irene: *Do you have to care about looks so much?* (The Goddess hater of mens. That's why i like her very much) Actually you're *PRETTY* and *CUTE*
Levi Ackerman And the fact she is called 'Just a face' and mentioned in many videos which talk about the toxicity of Kbeauty is really disturbing. Like she's just born perfect and about the plastic surgery rumour,we'll never know but as long as it was done with her consent it's okay.I don't get why people are salty about her beauty.She is T A L E N T E D!!
@@janejin9358 blob fishes aren't actually ugly, they have to be in a specific amount of pressure, and when they are brought up quickly and the pressure decreases, causing them to swell up and look " ugly".
K-pop idols dance everyday. The fact that they don't have leg muscles showing always made me a bit suspicious. It's kind of funny that when the idols go to U.S. market I think they would be turned off by skinniness.
As a former dancer and a gymnast,I can say that it doesn’t matter how skinny is someone because if u have muscle it will show once you flex them (which is necessary with most of the dances idols have). That’s why it makes me worried as well,also don’t people realize that healthy skin is not tight all the time,it’s supposed to be plump otherwise it’s dehydrated (the reason why the no carbs diet has those results and why it’s bullshit)
I personally think it depends om each person's body. Hmm let's see, itzy's member seems to have bigger muscle size if you compare to other group. Snsd's member, their muscle is not really visible well it's because they have smaller sizd (when they active, cause i don't know about their body now) cause they have smaller muscle. How much fat that you have also play a big part whether it's shown or not. Also the bump(i guess it's muscle knot) like usually the one behind the calf part, i think most people has, but there are also people who doesn't. Some people has it you know, the use their muscle a lot but their muscle is small, it has smtg to do with the fiber (i read it somewhere bout it) it's smtg similar to metabolism, for this i would take izone wonyoung as example. My junior high school friend is like that. She has smaller muscle than me, skinnier than me, but she's way stronger than me. In aditition she also do taekwondo. Although yeah, i'm not sure how much idol are like that.
I know its Korean Culture but its so hard,even on people naturally blessed with beauty people just say the most hurtful things and my favs keep getting skinnier & skinnier and it makes me sad. I'm worried they will become sick or really depressed I want things to change for the better.
@@psychichanajima1405 ikr and even if they are beautiful or ugly no one should try get skinny and stuff just for making ppl like them I mean we should all learn to love ourselfs right and honestly im a victim of it and you rlly worry if you ate a small price of a chocolate bar and you would worry the whole day if you would gain weight srsly its sooo frustrating but luckily I'm not like that anymore an do love my body now I think it's perfect but again I still have a long way to go
@@bonniegotbunnies no way... Don't stress over ur looks/appearance... It is a waste of time and money haha... We all wrinkle someday....aim to age gracefully rather than getting too much artificial things done to ur body which results in health problems :)) less is more!
I just wanted to correct you about the fact that a pale skin is a criteria in the Asian culture since centuries and then western don't have it. Actually, yes we did, in Europe it was exactly the same, you had to be whiter to show that you were rich, it was a criteria of beauty. But in the 1920-30 when holidays were more common, people started to discover the beach side as a vacation place. So it started to be the opposite, you had a tan because you were rich enough to go on vacation and it became a criteria of beauty :) and later on the magazines and top models helped the trend. Very interesting video, so many absurd criterias... But anyway, let's embrace our individuality and differences 💕
I never understood why people always say idols are getting forced to get plastic surgery. When I'm a trainee, I'll be asking for every procedure possibly, like it's FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Also watch out for tiny letters saying if they botch the surgery you can’t ask for money back or sue. “...forced to get plastic surgery.” Might mean these people are bullied for looks so much that they might think surgery would fix it.
Being a girl it's really hard to follow along with the beauty standards of the society especially when you are Asian and as Indians are Asian as well .being an Indian I am shocked to know that how similar the standards and thoughts of both the countries are .this bright skin thing is like something today and the obsession with white skin is like oh my god .seriousy as a girl I have been through this and it's hard literally people want you to be as white as a dam white wall to be considered beautiful, they just want you to meet their demands. I am sure if you are Asian or Indian you might have dealt with this shit sometime in your life
Umm I'm also Indian, but I never really saw someone nearby me who prefers whiter skin. Like... Surely we do have beauty standard and that is present in every culture. But it's not being forced as much as they do in Korea. Because everyone there seem to want an image. Ofc there are people who thinks differently. Coming back to India topic, you see, unless you live in a closed off place or (sorry to say this but) lower class (in terms of financial and mental and lifestyle) people, you won't be hearing about it now. Surely Asian EVERYWHERE like to have fairer skin, it's not just. A country thingy. But India is no longer like that. It used to admire fair skinned people back in those days. But now, everyone is pretty much aware and accepting when it comes to these 'fair skin is more beautiful' thinking. I mean, even if I don't watch Bollywood and stuffs, I do know that the highest paid actresses are brown (deepika/priyanka). So my point is, you can't say Indian society and Korean society is same when it comes to beauty standards. No one here ever Bash/ridicule someone based on their looks/height/weight openly. No one choose people according to their looks in job interviews. Beauty standards are everywhere, but they are not strict and important enough to invade the normal societal activities.
@araya kashyap I don’t think you’ve met a lot of Indians then, lol. It’s literally a fact that the typical Indian standards prefer lighter skin. Look at all the actresses we have. All of the successful ones are never dusky and if they are, they often lighten their skin. If anything, the typical Indian standards didn’t include lighter skin back then, but it developed later on.
araya kashyap If you think colorism isn’t a thing in modern Indian society, then you’re living inside a bubble. You’re contradicting yourself when you say that Deepika and Priyanka are the highest paid actresses- Yes, they’re “brown” but both of them are still extremely lightskinned by Indian standards. Priyanka herself used to endorse Fair and Lovely, a whitening cream. There’s a certain privilege that comes with being light skinned in India and you can’t deny that.
@@sanjanaraveendran2074 I'm pretty much sure that my whole point of that longgg text was to explain that, YES, in India there is obviously a thing for whiter people. Because ASIAN everywhere loves that. They think that's prettier. Ofc not everyone. But this has been going on for ages and things has changed here. Why? Because majority of people don't have those white skin. It's only for the northern people who have them. (Few southern ones too). Meanwhile in SK, everyone there is mainly fair. So this makes them take things to next level. That would be "milky white clear pale skin" that they are obsessed with. And yes, I am certainly blessed with my living environment. And have been fortunate enough that no matter which state I lived (due to various reasons), I never found people who wished their kids were more whiter. Or someone who thinks the dark skin colours are unlikable. Well you maybe right when you say colorism is a thing in morden Indian society.. It has been thing for ages. Everywhere being "pretty/beautiful /handsome" gives you advantage. That is an undeniable harsh reality. But the whole point of my reply above was to tell you that. You CAN NOT label India and South Korea as same when it comes to beauty standards and the necessity to keep up with them. Surely you might land up at some job because you are pretty. That happens everywhere in this whole world. But beauty standards are not important enough to be taken into consideration when it comes to people finding jobs, making friends, being likable etc.
@@sanjanaraveendran2074 that is indeed a shitty thing. However, once again I'm saying. I did not say there is no colorism in india. I said it's not as much as it was before. And yeah I apologize for that "lower class" things, if you found it offensive. I already did say it (sorry in a bracket there, if you have noticed). It was because I could not find a word which would generalize the majority of people who have these kind of thinking. Meanwhile, I did say ts for people not only with financial but lifestyles, and mentality. And mentality is not something that can be developed over night. No matter how successful or how many great degrees a person have. If he/she can not even accept these simple things. And understand why it's wrong. They are all not educated in real terms.
I feel ya. As mixed, I have a round face and high cheekbones. Tall nose but a slightly wide. Curvy and definitely dont have that super feminine shoulder. Now I’m just so conscious going to South korea lol.
My beauty standards: As long as your pretty on the inside, you’re pretty on the outside too! Love yourself for who you are and don’t be discouraged by all those people saying your ugly, bc your not, everyone is beautiful in their own way. 💕
In my country (India), the beauty standards are not strict but the main ones for women are long thick black hair, light skin (mainly in the North) and a kind of curvy body (not skinny). I've been made fun of for being skinny (I'm 45 kg but I'm healthy for my short height) and it's really affected my self image. Interesting how different beauty standards are.
the worst part is that if you're not "pretty" according to the korean standards, your abilities and talent are very overlooked but even if you are pretty, your abilities will also be overlooked since everyone will just see you as a face. you can never win 🙄
So true. Some idols are very talented but they can’t shine because they are not seen as pretty faces. Others are average and are the most recognized and loved just because they are called pretty 😢
High cheekbones are actually pretty common among Koreans too, that's why they envy what they DON'T have... it's unfortunate because it's considered a desirable trait in most parts of the world. Sigh.
i still remember my friend told that she didn't like to watch drama from yoon eun hye cause she's ugly... i was shocked because she actually watched drama/movie based on actor/actress looks??!!!!! like does anyone do the same thing??????? my name is kim sam soon and coffee prince are still my top favs because of it's authenticity and i love how they portray the ordinary woman who strives for love and success instead of trying to change how they look. kdrama these days make me feel disconnected due to their extremely perfect visuals.
yeh, I saw an ad of a drama, when the female lead's tan skin changed to white , her friend was like; wow ur skin looks FlAwLesS!!! TeLl mE tHe SeCrEt! like she didnt have clear skin bfore...it was purely racist. I have seen that ad several times, her skin was perfect but when it became lighter(white) suddenly she has the so called 'best' skin. Wtf?!
Omg I don’t watch kdrama or any dramas so I don’t know who or what actors look like but this friend of mine is so into kdrama. She was forcing me to watch them. All she keeps saying is this actress looks good or this actor look good. Not thet story nor the acting. It’s so stupid to listen to her. Oh she’s so into those Disney fairytale as well but when Cinderella live action came out she’s like the actress is so ugly it will ruin the movie. Like wtf
@sakura's baby bra even Park Bo Gum couldn't make her stay?Then it's her loss lol RJY maybe doesn't fit the Korean beauty standard but he's charming in his own way;I can totally understand why Hyeri falls for him 😆
Grace I have a question, when it comes to the beauty standards with idols that are young (ages like 11-16), are they still as strict as they are with the grown-up ones?
Irene is beautiful but Ive always found joy more beautiful, so technically beauty is just a matter of personal taste. As humans, our species have survived due to our wide variation of genes so consequently, we’re all meant to look different as a by-factor. Expecting someone to look one certain way, or trying to have a certain body or face is going against a key factor of our evolution and nature.
Korea is way to harsh with they beauty standards,i mean you can't expect that every korean is perfect, i mean perfect nose, head ,eye like what. Everyone is different and they shouldn't think to look like the kpop idols
lol koreans don't born with these funny traits everybody knows that. i mean have you ever saw an ordinary koreans elderly, children or a korean who born are and living outside of korea look like an idol with sharp thin nose and slim face!!? the only koreans who look like that are celebrities and rich people and those who's job focus on look other poor ordinary koreans are unattractive af with thin eyes animal nose and giant moon face
In the Philippines, when you meet someone after a long time, there's a high chance that he/she will comment about your weight. :< I think it's an asian thing?
6:16 "Smaller leg muscles" Me: KPOP CAN'T CONTROL THESE LEGS!GO FORTH MUSCULAR LEGS! Honestly, it's actually a pity to see many female idols with decent(and some even great) muscular legs, only to see their company force them to slim them down. They alreayd made f(x)'s Luna lose her thunder thighs, I just hope that people like ITZY's Ryujin doesn't go through the same thing...
Yeah, cause over here in the states, pale skin is considered to be unattractive, although that has changed and our country is adopting a lot of Eastern beauty standards I've noticed. It's really interesting to see how people view beauty. But at the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think everyone and everything is beautiful. Don't look for outer beauty. Can't. It will drive you INSANE trying to live up to societies standards. 😊😘❤️
Pale skin being unattractive?? That’s not true in the slightest, it’s more like darker/deeper skin is deemed unattractive and tan or olive skin is attractive. Colorism man
@@artheaux666 No, not really. And yes, that is actually true over in the states. Like I said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Never did I say I consider "pale skin unattractive." And dark skin is very attractive. Maybe you need to do some self reflection and not try to start drama. I'm not the one, nor am I going to play into it. Everyone is beautiful. Goodbye.
And for anyone trying to twist what I've said, grow up. SERIOUSLY. You must be a child. People on here seem to be getting more immature. Everyone is beautiful. I wouldn't say any color was more attractive than another, because it's not. Simply facts. There are different beauty standards in every part of the world like Grace said. There are hundreds here in the US. I'm not going to continually defend what I say whenever I know what I meant. If I misspoke and it seemed I was being racist--don't know how that could be inferred--I wasn't. Learn to read and listen to what people are actually saying and not trying to pick and choose certain things and start some type of race or racist rant about. Really, grow the hell up.
I feel like beauty standards in Korea, Japan and China are lowkey pushing adult women to never look mature. To always resemble teenagers somehow, to the body shape to the face. Specially in Japan.
It’s crazy because I feel like koreans are so strict on their beauty standards with their own people, yet they’re very lenient when it comes to white foreigners. They be finding what would be considered less than average in western countries attractive (no offense) lol
the oposite is the same average japanese or korean girl are so beautiful for european boy, it's like asian girl are the most beautiful, I've never find a girl like that in France (I'm french), I'm fashion photographer and I tell you beautiful girl are just everywhere in the world.
You're right, I'm always surprised by who my Korean friends find attractive/good-looking when it comes to white or other non-Asian folks. (Often very basic IMO) But I'm Korean American so I understand both American and Korean standards. In general though, people usually want or value features that aren't "common", so for Koreans => low cheeks bones (since high cheek bones are a common trait for us). It's why super models are super models - their body proportions represents such a small minority of the general population. It's elitism.
@@Amabyron25 Thats true. I think it has to do with how Europeans don't see so many asians same way Koreans don't see many white people, so their standards for them become lower, and they get their image mostly from media. White people have always had the best representation in media and they get most of the main roles of movies and stuff. So when Koreans see the media they get a positive image of them. White men have also gotten the idea that Asian women are all submissive and exotic which is why many fetishize them.
Yes every country has their own standard bit this is a bit extreme and tiring.I love south korean but na I couldn't cope with that its crazy sorry x.Its so behind
i had a couple of pictures of myself on instagram but just went and deleted them right away after watching this. some beauty standards really make me feel bad about the way i look
That “small face” obsession is so strange and funny 😂😂😂 I‘m interested how Angelina Jolie and other famous women who don’t have small faces are considered there
_“I don’t like your beauty standard”_ means _“My beauty standard is better”_ Who is better than whom? The only different thing is you don’t have many people to share yours with but they do.
I like the last comment there. I'm not into plastic surgery but I like how you worded that it would be considered body shaming if you don't see it from both sides. Also I don't care if they didn't think you were "beautiful" in their standards, there's no way you're "ugly" in anyone's standards.
The mic 👁👄👁 my ears are blessed omg but I’m so sorry you went through that at such a young age. But look at you now Grace you’re beautiful and unique inside and out back then and now! ✨💖
I don't know when people will realize that beauty is not only about the external appearance...inner beauty also matters a lot... And sis you are beautiful both in and out..💜
Wow, in North America high cheek bones are part of the beauty standard. It's pretty neat to see the differences of what pretty is in different cultures!
Though I understand that certain industries have a “look” they go for, I still find it so saddening that so many beautiful people end up having such a negative view of themselves because of this. I’m British and I grew up with seeing Kate Miss & Victoria Beckham (no offence ladies) and the whole “Barbie girl” / “Playboy Bunny” look everywhere with long long legs and tiny waists. I’m 5’6 and my bottom half is larger than the top .. I now adore this part of me but I lost so many years trying wondering why or how I could look like them. We should be showing people that you are beautiful the way you are.
It's so weird. I have small face and long neck with the shoulder you've mentioned kinda but i was so insecure about it, here in my country people would tell me what hairstyle or how to do my hair and i always low down my head so that my small face and kinda long neck won't be emphasized too much cuz it's considered weird looking but it's different way in korea lol and i'm skinny but it's not pretty here so yeah i guess people across the world just want sonething that they don't have. Btw you're pretty and gorgeous!
Ha, yes basically malefiscent, but I'm just not a malefiscent kind of person so it's hard to own it when I don't actually want it you know? I've been told I'm difficult to approach but I'm just shy I can't help how my face looks. And I attract gross guys. I'm not gonna shave my cheekbones down tho that sounds horrifying 😰
In my school and where I live nobody judges anyone for looks or anything.Like in my school no girls get a wax or smth because nobody cares if your skin is hairy it's normal in my school.No girl in my school has ever faced racism or comments about their looks or such stuff. people here just don't care about looks ,like nobody will judge you or compliment you about your face,complexion,nose,lips,cheekbones etc nobody asks about your height or weight.in my life I have never been asked about my height or weight or why I look like this or that so I feel lucky about that.
For me "beauty standard" is meaningless like these two words can't be put togther coz you CAN'T set standards on BEAUTY and if you do then it's not beauty. Beauty has no limits,no colour,no region it's as free as a bird,its pure and it's original, YOU JUST CAN'T SET BOUNDARIES ON BEAUTY.its everywhere in every form,in every feature,in every body,in every person.You can not categorize it you just can't. Setting a beauty standard is the biggest mistake people can ever do.each and every person itself defines a different form of beauty.EVERY SINGLE PERSON IS BEAUTY. You look different,you have a face a body a persona that no one in the population of 8 B people have,isn't that beauty itself? Isn't that the most beautiful thing of this nature? Isn't your unique nose,cheekbones,waist,body type,complexion a beauty standard itself? coz you ARE BEAUTIFUL. then why to look for the worthless beauty "standards" set by others? True beauty has no standards to it,nobody can put bars on it,nobody can fix a particular definition for it,if they do then they are stupid and such people can't accept themselves either that's why they set a standard for every one and follow it themselves as well no matter even if it erases their true persona and their unique body and face type.You are beauty,your features,your body type,your fashion,your make up,your hair is a beauty standard itself don't try to look like others or follow other beauty standard and ruin your rare beauty. Just don't! Acknowledge the beauty the nature and your mom and dad has gifted you embrace yourself and love yourself!
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@@simlad uwu
Christmas lights and flowers are beautiful, but they don't look alike. You are yourself... Not that fake girl on instagram ✨♥️
@@sophiee9831 woah Im watching a r/wholesomeMemes video and i saw the exact same thing u said bout the Christmas lights and flowers lmao :D
why can’t people just accept people’s looks as they are
Because most people are insecure, they focus on other people's flaws to distract them from looking at their own. It's an unfortunate human weakness.
I ask the same when people cant support singers unless they are single so they can pretend they are dating them.
3Richie21 People do that? Tf?? 💀
X x g i g i x X ✨yes sis, welcome to Kpop✨
X x g i g i x X only the delusional fans lmao
Grace? Ugly?
How is she ugly?? She's so pretty like wtf
skrrt skrrt ikr
Ikr I was like whaaaat who told you that imma pop soff sis give me their number lol I'm joking I was like whaaat she's pretty like she's so pretty than me
Bhani Gurrapu ikr btw if that's u in ur pfp ur not ugly lol if u saw me omg
@@jungkookjeon472 omg yh that's me my pfp lol nooo hun I swear when I wake up bro I look like a proper beast 😂
@the right pop ikr like brooooo come to the mirror and lol at your self no one's perfect
These standards are just CRAZYYYYYY! Hopefully, there's someone who's looking after of idol's mental health
Christmas lights and flowers are beautiful, but they don't look alike. You are yourself... Not that fake girl on instagram ✨♥️
its not even standards..its what they think is beauty - cause tbh if were going to be real..a lot of beauty aesthetics is considered ugly elsewhere *shrug
Roses are beautiful so are jasmines, they don't have the same features but both these flowers are beautiful IN THEIR OWN WAY ...if we force every ppl to have the exact same features in order have the so called 'beauty', just imagine all the ppl looking exactly like the other ....its so ...you know....Everyone's different and that difference is what that makes them beautiful, Ppl should learn to accept that, first give importance to humanity and then comes education.
I looked up the Korean beauty standards and their standards are ridiculous. They focus on all of these little things that other beauty standards don’t think about.
Fr the korean standards are just freaking messed up
The worst part is, Irene for example is often seen as “just a face”
You can never win ugh
@Som Eric ikr like ppl view Irene as soo pretty and say yh that's why she's my bias like I love her because she's pretty and I'm like yh I know she is but she also has talent it's like anything else no like talent is like whaaat idk? for them it's just pretty face pretty body everything perfect for them the more pretty more better, ppl will like you and stuff but it's actually the inside that matters not outside
Same with Cha Eunwoo
Yo Irene's vocals are the definition of h e a v e n e l y
This happens to visuals all the time. Jisoo, Tzuyu, Nancy, etc. I wish it’d stop. They didn’t train years just to be “pretty”. 😥
@@mskawaiiism ikr
All women are like diamonds. They come in different shapes, sizes, and colors but they are all beautiful.
@Philip Enos
Not only women, but both genders. Yep, I completely agree with you!
No, I am sorry 🤣
That's so beautiful 🥺
Yes, all women are beautiful, indeed.
Now that is some top tier delusion and denial, jesus christ.
If I don’t fit into the beauty standards I’ll set my own standards- HWASA
we stan a queen :)
Even now I still couldn't believe that she's considered ugly in SK 😂 my mind couldn't grasp the thought
Mary Grace Nakao ikr! And a lot of antis made fun of her body, calling her thunder thighs, wide hippo (I literally saw that and I puked), and making fun of her dark skin. Like wtf (also her natural body type is either a pear shape or hourglass, so her body naturally has a small waist with wide hips and thick thighs)
@@emptyricebowl wth?? I'm not really up to date with korean showbiz news so this is all so new to me. She's so sexy too (like what you pointed out, hourglass body type of way) so I thought everyone thought the same way. Plus she's not even that dark, no wonder I see some posts about her changing korean standard or somewhere around that line. I'm so glad she's still so popular and thriving amidst all the haters
And she proved it.
If she was considered the Ugly one then damn how do I look to them because Grace is beautiful 😭
we are alll beautiful!!!!!
HELLO FELLOW STAY
Ikr
Yes we are
If she's ugly the wtf am I?😪
especially when it comes for women in the industry they usually want a very specific “look”, I know a lot of western ppl can’t understand how idols like hwasa are “breaking the mold” because they see her and they still see a thin and attractive woman that would be accepted here but in east Asia, especially SK, she doesn’t fit the celebrity beauty standard and it’s a step forward even if some people can’t see that
first time when i saw her i was like " wow! she is so special and she stands out from other kpop idols!", and that made her so beautiful, then i noticed her attiude a great style and i started to love her even more.
Hwasa is super stunning!
Sorry to burst your bubble but Hwasa is NOWHERE NEAR being thin. She has a very healthy body type and curves. That's just the normal body type in the west that is admired. In Asia unfortunately it means your fat BUT let me clarify for Korea. The accepted body type slowly changes more to curves. Everytime you ask teens etc they hate that idols look so skinny and want a more real woman. It slowlyyyy changes unfortunately:/
Victoria Lewis you are taking this too seriously, I said she is thin in the views of the average western person, and I’m not talking about my view point but many others who water down hwasa breaking barriers for korean women in entertainment
@Moon Jar She isn't periodt. You don't have a clue about body shapes if you think she is thin. She is definitely curvy. Just like she said herself when she was interviewed and that's why it was so difficult for her in this industry.
All beauty standards are sh&t. They are just a trend based on the market and causes people to be insecure in order to spend. Y'all are beautiful.
I needed this 😭❤❤❤
No One:
Korea: If you have a body, then its a huge problem
Omfg this is so true it hurts
@@clairdelune4423 ikrr :(
@@clairdelune4423 wait what my comment got this many likes? I posted this like months ago O.O
Koreans are OBSESSED with their appearance , I can’t imagine living there 😧 , I feel bad for all the kpop idols that have to go through being criticized for their appearance 😪😞
Not just Koreans. It’s more of an Asian obsession.
jess0099 True. Fun fact, since I’m half Indonesian I’m surprised how the beauty standards there aren’t very strict except for weight and having fair skin. I see so many celebs who have acne, girls with mustache and men with uni brows etc. I don’t really see that when I see Western or Korean actors.
It’s actually everywhere where they’re obsessed, the only thing about this is that they only have one image of pretty so they have to do so much.
What’s sad is Korean culture has a huge influence internationally so other people actually try to live up according to Korea’s umpteen strict if not very unnecessary beauty standards. Koreans have this thing for physical perfection and it’s sad that it’s part of their “culture” but that’s the thing about cultural differences I guess. Sometimes it’s not just about culture anymore, it’s about how people are so centered in beautifying one’s physical attributes and many people not just Koreans, has that toxic mindset contribute to depression and insecurity. It’s a sad world.
LOL I'm so thankful I don't live there even if I am half Korean 😗
It’s always the girls getting shit on for the way we look❤️ but WE’RE BEAUTIFUL DESPITE THE CRAZY STANDARDS THEY PUT ON US
yes girls have it hard ...!
@@GRAZYGRACE Christmas lights and flowers are beautiful, but they don't look alike. You are yourself... Not that fake girl on instagram ✨♥️
YAS WE'RE BEAUTIFUL IN OUR OWN WAYS
@@imthemafia6037 there is no own way. why you wanna be beautiful that too much. you dont have to. even if you are ugly or not a good looking just concede it. which is more logical. and dont be stressed by it.
nobita nobi nobita nobi hey bby❤️ I know standards are also set for men I wasn’t saying they weren’t. however they’re not as prone as they are for women. Beauty standards for women were set by MEN causing a generational curse on many many women to deal with internalized misogyny
You’re beautiful, if people don’t agree than they’re dumb🥺❤️
we all are💗!
@@GRAZYGRACE Flowers and Christmas Lights are both beautiful, but they don't look alike. You are yourself... Not that fake girl on instagram ✨♥️
*then
No matter how you look, in our Bhutanese culture everyone is considered beautiful.
Beauty standard in Bhutan is simple all we need is to have a kind heart , have to be cheerful , should be able to do house chores and being competitive this APPLIES TO BOTH GENDERS.
Love your channel💜
Very rare to read comment from Bhutan 💚
Wow! This is why Bhutan is happy country.
Thats why I respect Bhutan so much
@Wangchoden Gyeltshen
Nah, every country has a beauty standard, but everyone doesn’t have to.
As i wrote this , i mean to tell you guys that in our country inner beauty matters.
Theres no beauty standard in our country,
The true example of inner beauty is our Queen
If they called grace not attractive, they'd jump off a cliff if they see me
Gurl same for me i'm fucking whale 😂😂
That's what makes you beautiful✨
Same here🙄🙄
Everyone is beautiful in their own way
it's actually really damaging how forced and evident the beauty standard is, it's not good for people (especially young) to feel like they're inadequate for things they can't naturally control
this exactly
i can never live up to korea’s beauty standards. they’re so extra...
"the roundness of your forehead" like i didnt even realise till today
Why should you live up to their standards? they are not extra ,they are DUMB...its like when they see a girl with all these 'requirements' and is confident in herself ,they come up with another 'thing' and all of sudden she's not beautiful anymore...Wtf?!
I heard jina talk about the shoulder thing and now i understand why the length of my neck bothers me
The irony is that, they aren’t even up to their own beauty standard.
@@humantanghulu-3311 sameee
Im shocked on the lower cheekbones part. In America its the total opposite. high cheekbones are considered more beautiful
Right the culture shock , but East Asians want to look youthful
High cheekbones make you look elegant like a model. I will always prefer them. They also look really good on guys too
@@Trislovesu exactly, i remember when it was the key feature that everyone loved about victoria justice
@@Trislovesu yes I agree I find high cheek bones very beautiful
I know! Isn’t that interesting? In America people get surgeries to achieve the high, pronounced cheekbone look.
Re: bright skin historically, it was also part of Europe’s historical culture. It symbolised wealth as it would show that you didn’t have to work in the fields. Tanned skin is recent preference, in the 1900’s it showed that you could afford airfare (only the elite could when it was first commercialised) and you’d get a tan from visiting these warmer ‘exotic’ countries. (I’m English just for context). Anyway, now pale skin is looked down on here, I’ve been bullied for being so pale for my whole life, even now as an adult in my 20’s. It’s funny how different beauty standards between different countries.
true, if pale skin wasn't a thing in Europe too before the "travelling boom", portraits of people in courts with white (and very toxic) makeup wouldn't exist.
Charli Wat exactly! Lead based white powder was used by the nobles. It was and is still referred to as alabaster skin. I didn’t want to make it too long! It’s not that we can’t understand because it’s not a part of our culture, it’s just that the ideals here have drastically shifted, whilst the historical preference is still ever present there.
I'm English too and the change from pale to tanned was so sudden; Coco Chanel was the woman who made it popular. I'm also very pale and I love it, I'm trying my hardest to look like Snow White as much as possible, and I just ignore the comments. I like it so that's all that matters. The only gripe is finding foundation in a pale shade that is also olive (green) in undertone and not yellow or pink; that's become impossible to find. Pale skin also shows up ALL imperfections which is a great indicator to good or bad skin, which I think is another reason why cultures around the world favoured paler skin tones, since darker or tanned skin hides blemishes and scars.
i feel this! although i am glad to learn why tanning has stepped up. i am guessing it is also due to sports and athletic aspects being more admire (e.g.: the USA offering sports students scholarships?? what). it confused me for ages because in australia, they'd admire my freckles but say i'm too pale. in china they'd criticise my freckles and dots but compliment my skin tone. absolutely wack, so i've tried to stop 'fitting' into their preferences and it's been so good for my mental health.
@B-H
If you’re an “adult” in your 20s, according to some studies, you’re not actually an adult. But anyways, I’m not hear to give you a lesson. Yeah, you’re right, you can’t win anyway. People are always going to find ways to come at you. Just be yourself and break those foolish standards. Being bullied for being pale is just as bad as being bullied for being dark. Although the latter is more common, we should ignore the premier either.
If like that everyone looks the same
There are some idols who don't have those beauty standards but still slay😝
IU don't have high nose bridge but she still looking hella pretty💕
Yeji monolids make her look so unique🕊
Hwasa body is so rare in kpop industry😎
Trueeee!!
Exactly diversity is beautiful ♡
Hwasa 👑
I also think Leehi and Ackmu Suhyun has unique faces too and so beautiful
I went to H-mart with my friend once and this ajumma started gasping and said something to me in korean, she sounded so shocked. I asked my friend what she said and she says "This woman is just really enamored with your forehead. Don't ask it's a korean thing" lol
Ohh so your forehead is small? Mine is like a PLATFORM lol
Now i need to see it
You probably have a Rihanna forehead lol. Cute and round
I think in korea they are a bit obsessed with looks in my opinion. It's like, imagine all girls looking the same because plastic surgery is the same for that standards, that's scary. Everyone has its own beauty!
Exactly my point gurl!
Well I think that is what has happened in kpop. That industry wants a very specific look and they’re known for requiring their artists to get surgery to achieve this look, so many of the performers end up looking very similar.
Michelle Figueroa then it leaks down to people because social media and influencers now make regular women feel pressured to be the same type of beautiful.
Sirama exactly. It’s sad.
There is a reason why some people say 'oh they look the same I can't differentiate between them'
People literally undergo plastic surgery to get those 'eyes', that perfect 'nose' and 'jawline'.
Korean standards are too much. And the fact that people are trying to follow them is even more concerning.
"No one is born ugly, we are just born in a judgemental society"
-Kim Namjoon
And happy birthday RM!! Proud of you dude
Actually he never said that. It was a fake quote.
Proof: twitter.com/baepsayed/status/1204541017384374272?s=21
@@willb.4141 I don't care! It's such nice quote to me...
Vainavi Selvakkumar good for u then
Fatima Shahzad I was just stating fact? Why u gotta be triggered lol. Go ahead and celebrate it.
Remember what *Irene Bae said?*
Man: Irene,have you always been this pretty?
Irene: *Do you have to care about looks so much?* (The Goddess hater of mens. That's why i like her very much)
Actually you're *PRETTY* and *CUTE*
Levi Ackerman And the fact she is called 'Just a face' and mentioned in many videos which talk about the toxicity of Kbeauty is really disturbing. Like she's just born perfect and about the plastic surgery rumour,we'll never know but as long as it was done with her consent it's okay.I don't get why people are salty about her beauty.She is T A L E N T E D!!
korea is OBSESSED with appearance oml how do they even live
Exactly
So right
Why do you make it sound like people are so obsessed with looks that they’ll die from it?
It's so stupid. Like focus on other things dang :/ i'm saying this bcs i live in an Asian country too
Everyone is beautiful.
Every animal too💗
@@GRAZYGRACE *thinks about a blob fish
@@janejin9358 blobfishes are kinda cute but why do they look like a brain
@@sewpi8495 uhm they have no brain tbh
@@janejin9358 blob fishes aren't actually ugly, they have to be in a specific amount of pressure, and when they are brought up quickly and the pressure decreases, causing them to swell up and look " ugly".
Beauty standards are harsh - I could never. I can’t even take criticism for my homework imagine me in South Korea I would breakdown everyday
Same 🙋
Me too I would fight everyday.
I can never imagine living in a society like South Korea. just imagine what a younger girl's self-esteem looks like from the inside.
Heh ? How old are you ? 11 ?
K-pop idols dance everyday. The fact that they don't have leg muscles showing always made me a bit suspicious.
It's kind of funny that when the idols go to U.S. market I think they would be turned off by skinniness.
As a former dancer and a gymnast,I can say that it doesn’t matter how skinny is someone because if u have muscle it will show once you flex them (which is necessary with most of the dances idols have). That’s why it makes me worried as well,also don’t people realize that healthy skin is not tight all the time,it’s supposed to be plump otherwise it’s dehydrated (the reason why the no carbs diet has those results and why it’s bullshit)
I personally think it depends om each person's body. Hmm let's see, itzy's member seems to have bigger muscle size if you compare to other group. Snsd's member, their muscle is not really visible well it's because they have smaller sizd (when they active, cause i don't know about their body now) cause they have smaller muscle. How much fat that you have also play a big part whether it's shown or not. Also the bump(i guess it's muscle knot) like usually the one behind the calf part, i think most people has, but there are also people who doesn't. Some people has it you know, the use their muscle a lot but their muscle is small, it has smtg to do with the fiber (i read it somewhere bout it) it's smtg similar to metabolism, for this i would take izone wonyoung as example. My junior high school friend is like that. She has smaller muscle than me, skinnier than me, but she's way stronger than me. In aditition she also do taekwondo. Although yeah, i'm not sure how much idol are like that.
For that "ant waist" ... you see people's ribs not their muscle .... that's not OKAY
It's healthy to see ribs I'm a healthy weight and mine are visible.
Honestly is pretty common to see people's ribs like wtf especially idols when they're moving their arms all the time
ppl can naturally be very skinny too its not impossible for eg rose is naturally very thin and has an 'ant waist' but she isnt unhealthy
“Ant waist” reminded me of Rosé, Lisa and AOA’s Mina.
Also DK from Seventeen has a good nose 😂
Their waist is smaller than my IQ 👀
also oh my girl yooa
lol dokgeom was so random but i 100% agree with that.
I love your profile pic who are you with?
Shin Pachi Thank you!! It’s UP10TION’s Kogyeol! 😍
Literally can't with the title, you're so pretty, how did you get the title as the "ugly kpop trainee" 😭
Its all good💗
@@GRAZYGRACE ily 😭💝
Ikrrrrr
Maybe she mean that other people call her like this??
I know its Korean Culture but its so hard,even on people naturally blessed with beauty people just say the most hurtful things and my favs keep getting skinnier & skinnier and it makes me sad. I'm worried they will become sick or really depressed I want things to change for the better.
Ikr
Yup it's sad to see ppl who are already good looking yet went under the knife to 'enhance' their look
Yeah true😓😓
@@psychichanajima1405 ikr and even if they are beautiful or ugly no one should try get skinny and stuff just for making ppl like them I mean we should all learn to love ourselfs right and honestly im a victim of it and you rlly worry if you ate a small price of a chocolate bar and you would worry the whole day if you would gain weight srsly its sooo frustrating but luckily I'm not like that anymore an do love my body now I think it's perfect but again I still have a long way to go
@@bonniegotbunnies no way... Don't stress over ur looks/appearance... It is a waste of time and money haha... We all wrinkle someday....aim to age gracefully rather than getting too much artificial things done to ur body which results in health problems :)) less is more!
Ironically, those who always criticized on people's appearance usually don't even satisfy the beauty standards.
This is why I'm rooting for girls like Hwasa so bad.
Same but not whasa cuz she problematic but i dont hate on her
@@spopk7866 in what ways problematic ???
Naviya Sree S she did blackface Said the n Word and she didnt apologize she did more stuff but insikt have time to explain cuz i have school soon
Spop K ok where is the proof..
Stage Mixes its literally everywhere search it up
If you're the "Ugly" Kpop trainee (btw you're very beautiful Grace 😍) then I might be spawned from some planet from another universe.
Meanwhile me: being mix and not fitting korean standards
Oh well
I feel you
Exactly how I feel about being mixed and not fitting both Asian and Western beauty standards. My face has no place in this world lol 🥲
you aren’t ugly, I always admire the way you are and everything about you 💜💜💜
awwww that makes my daY!
💜💜💜💜💜
She's the most beautiful girl
Yikes. These standards are practically useless yet people want it. I really don't understand why. People are blind, they can't see beauty.
I just wanted to correct you about the fact that a pale skin is a criteria in the Asian culture since centuries and then western don't have it. Actually, yes we did, in Europe it was exactly the same, you had to be whiter to show that you were rich, it was a criteria of beauty. But in the 1920-30 when holidays were more common, people started to discover the beach side as a vacation place. So it started to be the opposite, you had a tan because you were rich enough to go on vacation and it became a criteria of beauty :) and later on the magazines and top models helped the trend.
Very interesting video, so many absurd criterias...
But anyway, let's embrace our individuality and differences 💕
i just want to know WHO set these standards ?? and why??
Me too
they have just been established over time, same with American standards
The people of course. It's a social construction.
inferiority complex!? maybe
colonisers
I never understood why people always say idols are getting forced to get plastic surgery. When I'm a trainee, I'll be asking for every procedure possibly, like it's FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I doubt that's it will be free, probably taken out of their paychecks.
It's not free. You have to pay it back through your success
And good luck with the probably painful recovery process
Also watch out for tiny letters saying if they botch the surgery you can’t ask for money back or sue. “...forced to get plastic surgery.” Might mean these people are bullied for looks so much that they might think surgery would fix it.
They also tell you that you are ugly and this is not okay.
Being a girl it's really hard to follow along with the beauty standards of the society especially when you are Asian and as Indians are Asian as well .being an Indian I am shocked to know that how similar the standards and thoughts of both the countries are .this bright skin thing is like something today and the obsession with white skin is like oh my god .seriousy as a girl I have been through this and it's hard literally people want you to be as white as a dam white wall to be considered beautiful, they just want you to meet their demands. I am sure if you are Asian or Indian you might have dealt with this shit sometime in your life
Umm I'm also Indian, but I never really saw someone nearby me who prefers whiter skin. Like... Surely we do have beauty standard and that is present in every culture. But it's not being forced as much as they do in Korea. Because everyone there seem to want an image. Ofc there are people who thinks differently.
Coming back to India topic, you see, unless you live in a closed off place or (sorry to say this but) lower class (in terms of financial and mental and lifestyle) people, you won't be hearing about it now.
Surely Asian EVERYWHERE like to have fairer skin, it's not just. A country thingy. But India is no longer like that. It used to admire fair skinned people back in those days. But now, everyone is pretty much aware and accepting when it comes to these 'fair skin is more beautiful' thinking.
I mean, even if I don't watch Bollywood and stuffs, I do know that the highest paid actresses are brown (deepika/priyanka).
So my point is, you can't say Indian society and Korean society is same when it comes to beauty standards. No one here ever Bash/ridicule someone based on their looks/height/weight openly. No one choose people according to their looks in job interviews.
Beauty standards are everywhere, but they are not strict and important enough to invade the normal societal activities.
@araya kashyap
I don’t think you’ve met a lot of Indians then, lol. It’s literally a fact that the typical Indian standards prefer lighter skin. Look at all the actresses we have. All of the successful ones are never dusky and if they are, they often lighten their skin. If anything, the typical Indian standards didn’t include lighter skin back then, but it developed later on.
araya kashyap If you think colorism isn’t a thing in modern Indian society, then you’re living inside a bubble. You’re contradicting yourself when you say that Deepika and Priyanka are the highest paid actresses- Yes, they’re “brown” but both of them are still extremely lightskinned by Indian standards. Priyanka herself used to endorse Fair and Lovely, a whitening cream. There’s a certain privilege that comes with being light skinned in India and you can’t deny that.
@@sanjanaraveendran2074 I'm pretty much sure that my whole point of that longgg text was to explain that, YES, in India there is obviously a thing for whiter people. Because ASIAN everywhere loves that. They think that's prettier. Ofc not everyone. But this has been going on for ages and things has changed here.
Why? Because majority of people don't have those white skin. It's only for the northern people who have them. (Few southern ones too). Meanwhile in SK, everyone there is mainly fair. So this makes them take things to next level. That would be "milky white clear pale skin" that they are obsessed with.
And yes, I am certainly blessed with my living environment. And have been fortunate enough that no matter which state I lived (due to various reasons), I never found people who wished their kids were more whiter. Or someone who thinks the dark skin colours are unlikable.
Well you maybe right when you say colorism is a thing in morden Indian society.. It has been thing for ages. Everywhere being "pretty/beautiful /handsome" gives you advantage. That is an undeniable harsh reality.
But the whole point of my reply above was to tell you that. You CAN NOT label India and South Korea as same when it comes to beauty standards and the necessity to keep up with them.
Surely you might land up at some job because you are pretty. That happens everywhere in this whole world. But beauty standards are not important enough to be taken into consideration when it comes to people finding jobs, making friends, being likable etc.
@@sanjanaraveendran2074 that is indeed a shitty thing. However, once again I'm saying. I did not say there is no colorism in india. I said it's not as much as it was before.
And yeah I apologize for that "lower class" things, if you found it offensive. I already did say it (sorry in a bracket there, if you have noticed). It was because I could not find a word which would generalize the majority of people who have these kind of thinking. Meanwhile, I did say ts for people not only with financial but lifestyles, and mentality.
And mentality is not something that can be developed over night. No matter how successful or how many great degrees a person have. If he/she can not even accept these simple things. And understand why it's wrong. They are all not educated in real terms.
Crazy, toxic. That's why girls in Korea more focus in physical/outside look. They become forget what the real meaning of beauty is
Which is?
If they think Grace is ugly then I am totally scared to go in Korea lmao.
They might not let you past customs 😂
I feel ya. As mixed, I have a round face and high cheekbones. Tall nose but a slightly wide. Curvy and definitely dont have that super feminine shoulder. Now I’m just so conscious going to South korea lol.
My beauty standards: As long as your pretty on the inside, you’re pretty on the outside too!
Love yourself for who you are and don’t be discouraged by all those people saying your ugly, bc your not, everyone is beautiful in their own way. 💕
In my country (India), the beauty standards are not strict but the main ones for women are long thick black hair, light skin (mainly in the North) and a kind of curvy body (not skinny). I've been made fun of for being skinny (I'm 45 kg but I'm healthy for my short height) and it's really affected my self image. Interesting how different beauty standards are.
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Lmao My queen👑💗
the worst part is that if you're not "pretty" according to the korean standards, your abilities and talent are very overlooked but even if you are pretty, your abilities will also be overlooked since everyone will just see you as a face. you can never win 🙄
So true. Some idols are very talented but they can’t shine because they are not seen as pretty faces. Others are average and are the most recognized and loved just because they are called pretty 😢
"According to the Korean beauty standard, low cheekbones are considered extremely attractive."
*Laughs in Native American*
Native people have amazing features ! Don’t let them affect you
High cheekbones are actually pretty common among Koreans too, that's why they envy what they DON'T have... it's unfortunate because it's considered a desirable trait in most parts of the world. Sigh.
I'm Native American too, but my cheekbones are nonexistent
Girl same-
You’re so unique, you’re freaking native American
I'm finalllyyy early and what- you're gorgeous in your own way
U are gorgeous💗
Woahhh imagine getting a reply from grazy😱😱
Lucky you😉
@@GRAZYGRACE awhhh dang it I'm still dreaming 😭😭🥰🥰
@@doyoufeelbonita_713 wait I'm still dreaming dreaming aren't I?
@@julianoh7556 Noooo you're not dreaming!!! She really replied you and called you gorgeous 💗
i still remember my friend told that she didn't like to watch drama from yoon eun hye cause she's ugly... i was shocked because she actually watched drama/movie based on actor/actress looks??!!!!! like does anyone do the same thing???????
my name is kim sam soon and coffee prince are still my top favs because of it's authenticity and i love how they portray the ordinary woman who strives for love and success instead of trying to change how they look.
kdrama these days make me feel disconnected due to their extremely perfect visuals.
yeh, I saw an ad of a drama, when the female lead's tan skin changed to white , her friend was like; wow ur skin looks FlAwLesS!!! TeLl mE tHe SeCrEt! like she didnt have clear skin bfore...it was purely racist. I have seen that ad several times, her skin was perfect but when it became lighter(white) suddenly she has the so called 'best' skin. Wtf?!
one of my fave dramas is Reply 1988 and I adore Jungpal, so looks for me personally isn't everything. Unfortunately I think we're the minorities here
i like my name is kim sam soon and coffee prince for the same reason.
Omg I don’t watch kdrama or any dramas so I don’t know who or what actors look like but this friend of mine is so into kdrama. She was forcing me to watch them. All she keeps saying is this actress looks good or this actor look good. Not thet story nor the acting. It’s so stupid to listen to her. Oh she’s so into those Disney fairytale as well but when Cinderella live action came out she’s like the actress is so ugly it will ruin the movie. Like wtf
@sakura's baby bra even Park Bo Gum couldn't make her stay?Then it's her loss lol RJY maybe doesn't fit the Korean beauty standard but he's charming in his own way;I can totally understand why Hyeri falls for him 😆
Grace I have a question, when it comes to the beauty standards with idols that are young (ages like 11-16), are they still as strict as they are with the grown-up ones?
Yes..... it just makes me sad...
If they said you're ugly, then what am I ?
Irene is beautiful but Ive always found joy more beautiful, so technically beauty is just a matter of personal taste. As humans, our species have survived due to our wide variation of genes so consequently, we’re all meant to look different as a by-factor. Expecting someone to look one certain way, or trying to have a certain body or face is going against a key factor of our evolution and nature.
I was waiting for another"K-pop" video🙂🙂🙂good to see you again Grazy💜💜💜💜
Kpop forever💗
@@GRAZYGRACE love you so much Grace. You are a amazing person ❤ 💕-
I don’t think I’ll ever visit South Korea. I already have enough insecurities and depression. No thanks 🤦🏼♀️
If you're white its not as bad
When I read the title I was gonna throw hands. WHO DARES TO CALL GRACY UGLY! THAT NEEDS JAIL TIME.
UGLY WHO?
guys how is grace ugly? he IS blind. grace is gorgeous af.
I know right but these korean standards are freaking imaginary
it's me Sumire ikr everyone is pretty except creeps and the baby from ice age
@@maya1139 exactly LMAO😹
Now I get why women like Hwasa are breaking Korean beauty standards based on the news I see; because I asked myself, What is even wrong with her?
#EARLY YOU LOOK SO PRETTY AT THIS POINT I AIN'T EVEN SURPRISED
whoever calls my queen grace ugly imma sangwoo their ankles and feed them to yg. GRACE IS GORGEOUS UWU
Feed them to YG hahahah
As a blink I felt that
@@ranimranim8236 I don't get it??
I'm wheezing
@@nurinominaka4369 for blinks YG is a monster we all hate him so much
Sangwoo omg 💀💀
This is why hwasa is a queen she is changing the beauty standard
Korea is way to harsh with they beauty standards,i mean you can't expect that every korean is perfect, i mean perfect nose, head ,eye like what. Everyone is different and they shouldn't think to look like the kpop idols
lol koreans don't born with these funny traits everybody knows that. i mean have you ever saw an ordinary koreans elderly, children or a korean who born are and living outside of korea look like an idol with sharp thin nose and slim face!!?
the only koreans who look like that are celebrities and rich people and those who's job focus on look other poor ordinary koreans are unattractive af with thin eyes animal nose and giant moon face
In the Philippines, when you meet someone after a long time, there's a high chance that he/she will comment about your weight. :< I think it's an asian thing?
6:16 "Smaller leg muscles"
Me: KPOP CAN'T CONTROL THESE LEGS!GO FORTH MUSCULAR LEGS!
Honestly, it's actually a pity to see many female idols with decent(and some even great) muscular legs, only to see their company force them to slim them down.
They alreayd made f(x)'s Luna lose her thunder thighs, I just hope that people like ITZY's Ryujin doesn't go through the same thing...
Thank God for AleXa - 4'10" and about 75% legmeat. 😍
Yeah, cause over here in the states, pale skin is considered to be unattractive, although that has changed and our country is adopting a lot of Eastern beauty standards I've noticed. It's really interesting to see how people view beauty. But at the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think everyone and everything is beautiful. Don't look for outer beauty. Can't. It will drive you INSANE trying to live up to societies standards. 😊😘❤️
Pale skin being unattractive?? That’s not true in the slightest, it’s more like darker/deeper skin is deemed unattractive and tan or olive skin is attractive. Colorism man
@@artheaux666 No, not really. And yes, that is actually true over in the states. Like I said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Never did I say I consider "pale skin unattractive." And dark skin is very attractive. Maybe you need to do some self reflection and not try to start drama. I'm not the one, nor am I going to play into it. Everyone is beautiful. Goodbye.
And for anyone trying to twist what I've said, grow up. SERIOUSLY. You must be a child. People on here seem to be getting more immature. Everyone is beautiful. I wouldn't say any color was more attractive than another, because it's not. Simply facts. There are different beauty standards in every part of the world like Grace said. There are hundreds here in the US. I'm not going to continually defend what I say whenever I know what I meant. If I misspoke and it seemed I was being racist--don't know how that could be inferred--I wasn't. Learn to read and listen to what people are actually saying and not trying to pick and choose certain things and start some type of race or racist rant about. Really, grow the hell up.
I feel like beauty standards in Korea, Japan and China are lowkey pushing adult women to never look mature. To always resemble teenagers somehow, to the body shape to the face. Specially in Japan.
It’s crazy because I feel like koreans are so strict on their beauty standards with their own people, yet they’re very lenient when it comes to white foreigners. They be finding what would be considered less than average in western countries attractive (no offense) lol
the oposite is the same average japanese or korean girl are so beautiful for european boy, it's like asian girl are the most beautiful, I've never find a girl like that in France (I'm french), I'm fashion photographer and I tell you beautiful girl are just everywhere in the world.
You're right, I'm always surprised by who my Korean friends find attractive/good-looking when it comes to white or other non-Asian folks. (Often very basic IMO) But I'm Korean American so I understand both American and Korean standards.
In general though, people usually want or value features that aren't "common", so for Koreans => low cheeks bones (since high cheek bones are a common trait for us). It's why super models are super models - their body proportions represents such a small minority of the general population. It's elitism.
If they’re white lol. This only applies to foreigners that are white.
Lmao I thought I was the only one who noticed this! They’ll be finding any white foreigner attractive 😬💀
@@Amabyron25 Thats true. I think it has to do with how Europeans don't see so many asians same way Koreans don't see many white people, so their standards for them become lower, and they get their image mostly from media. White people have always had the best representation in media and they get most of the main roles of movies and stuff. So when Koreans see the media they get a positive image of them. White men have also gotten the idea that Asian women are all submissive and exotic which is why many fetishize them.
there should be mental health services that idols can easily get access to
Hold up that intro was sad 😭
LOL im strong don worry💗
@@GRAZYGRACE yaaaaas QUEEN 😍😍
Thank god I'm not Korean living in Korea cos y'all r messed up with this so called beauty standards.
Everyone ia beautiful somehow,
You'll never see your beauty unless you convince about yourself
And no one will see u beautiful until u do
Yes every country has their own standard bit this is a bit extreme and tiring.I love south korean but na I couldn't cope with that its crazy sorry x.Its so behind
i had a couple of pictures of myself on instagram but just went and deleted them right away after watching this. some beauty standards really make me feel bad about the way i look
That “small face” obsession is so strange and funny 😂😂😂 I‘m interested how Angelina Jolie and other famous women who don’t have small faces are considered there
Dang - I’m Korean & I would be hideous by Korean beauty standards 😩😂
_“I don’t like your beauty standard”_ means _“My beauty standard is better”_
Who is better than whom?
The only different thing is you don’t have many people to share yours with but they do.
I like the last comment there. I'm not into plastic surgery but I like how you worded that it would be considered body shaming if you don't see it from both sides.
Also I don't care if they didn't think you were "beautiful" in their standards, there's no way you're "ugly" in anyone's standards.
The mic 👁👄👁 my ears are blessed omg but I’m so sorry you went through that at such a young age. But look at you now Grace you’re beautiful and unique inside and out back then and now! ✨💖
Um... How are you “ugly” if you have most of the beauty standards
I don't know when people will realize that beauty is not only about the external appearance...inner beauty also matters a lot... And sis you are beautiful both in and out..💜
And here I am working out to get stronger calves and be more toned 🤣
i agree to all of this becuase this is what we have in middle eastern standers as well
You are not ugly. Love yourself and know who you truly are. Everyone is beautiful in their own way :)
Wow, in North America high cheek bones are part of the beauty standard. It's pretty neat to see the differences of what pretty is in different cultures!
Uh as a Chinese Canadian I have to say beauty standards these days are way too high, crazy, and ridiculous
The queen is back! Anyways, i always found you beautiful, Grazy 🥺😍
Though I understand that certain industries have a “look” they go for, I still find it so saddening that so many beautiful people end up having such a negative view of themselves because of this. I’m British and I grew up with seeing Kate Miss & Victoria Beckham (no offence ladies) and the whole “Barbie girl” / “Playboy Bunny” look everywhere with long long legs and tiny waists.
I’m 5’6 and my bottom half is larger than the top .. I now adore this part of me but I lost so many years trying wondering why or how I could look like them.
We should be showing people that you are beautiful the way you are.
It's so weird. I have small face and long neck with the shoulder you've mentioned kinda but i was so insecure about it, here in my country people would tell me what hairstyle or how to do my hair and i always low down my head so that my small face and kinda long neck won't be emphasized too much cuz it's considered weird looking but it's different way in korea lol and i'm skinny but it's not pretty here so yeah i guess people across the world just want sonething that they don't have. Btw you're pretty and gorgeous!
I've always hated my high cheekbones, I feel like I look like a Disney villain lol
Malefiscent?! XD
ur beautiful dont let these crazy things get to you
Then own the villain look.
@@yorukaadams940 Exactly! villian looks are fierce and bold!
Ha, yes basically malefiscent, but I'm just not a malefiscent kind of person so it's hard to own it when I don't actually want it you know? I've been told I'm difficult to approach but I'm just shy I can't help how my face looks. And I attract gross guys. I'm not gonna shave my cheekbones down tho that sounds horrifying 😰
The first time I saw you in your video about being a kpop trainee, I remember thinking you are one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen.
I didn't even know that roundness of the forehead was a thing until i saw this
Grace u r stunning. My motto is "if you feel good...you look good"... and it shows.
I can’t imagine people caring THAT much about how you look. Someone else’s looks have zero impact on your life....
0:43 When she is holding the Boksu, I think she's gonna say "Boksuuuuu~"
0:46 and it happens 😁😁😁
In my school and where I live nobody judges anyone for looks or anything.Like in my school no girls get a wax or smth because nobody cares if your skin is hairy it's normal in my school.No girl in my school has ever faced racism or comments about their looks or such stuff. people here just don't care about looks ,like nobody will judge you or compliment you about your face,complexion,nose,lips,cheekbones etc nobody asks about your height or weight.in my life I have never been asked about my height or weight or why I look like this or that so I feel lucky about that.
Omg where on earth is your school
@@Zerin666 haha it's in India
Can you do a video about “the basics of singing” like what are the basics of singing I would really appreciate that!!!
Grace speaks her mind, tells it how it is, and tries her best to see the situation from more than just one side.. and I think that's awesome! 🔥
For me "beauty standard" is meaningless like these two words can't be put togther coz you CAN'T set standards on BEAUTY and if you do then it's not beauty. Beauty has no limits,no colour,no region it's as free as a bird,its pure and it's original, YOU JUST CAN'T SET BOUNDARIES ON BEAUTY.its everywhere in every form,in every feature,in every body,in every person.You can not categorize it you just can't. Setting a beauty standard is the biggest mistake people can ever do.each and every person itself defines a different form of beauty.EVERY SINGLE PERSON IS BEAUTY. You look different,you have a face a body a persona that no one in the population of 8 B people have,isn't that beauty itself? Isn't that the most beautiful thing of this nature? Isn't your unique nose,cheekbones,waist,body type,complexion a beauty standard itself? coz you ARE BEAUTIFUL. then why to look for the worthless beauty "standards" set by others? True beauty has no standards to it,nobody can put bars on it,nobody can fix a particular definition for it,if they do then they are stupid and such people can't accept themselves either that's why they set a standard for every one and follow it themselves as well no matter even if it erases their true persona and their unique body and face type.You are beauty,your features,your body type,your fashion,your make up,your hair is a beauty standard itself don't try to look like others or follow other beauty standard and ruin your rare beauty. Just don't!
Acknowledge the beauty the nature and your mom and dad has gifted you embrace yourself and love yourself!
Amen! Preach!
@@cuddlypanda7060 😊