Charming by Nature: A Handbook of Charm for Korean Women

Author: Zhang Chi, Zhang Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Do you know the ten essential qualities of successful women? Do you know how Korean mothers teach their children? Do you know the five books every woman should read? Do you know how to interpret your colleague's underlying language? Do you know how to carefully choose your ideal husband? Don't hurry—this book is here to help. It comprehensively deciphers the charm and cultivation of Korean women from various aspects, including education, personality, knowledge, ability, appearance, etiquette, virtue, career choice, love, marriage, and social etiquette, teaching you how to become a fashionable and charming woman with both inner and outer beauty, becoming the center of attention. Are you a fan of Korean culture? Do you want to transform yourself? Do you want to achieve greater success? What are you waiting for? Read this book now!
When it comes to makeup, Korean women are all experts—outstanding makeup artists. In Korea, beauty salons or cosmetic product sales departments often hold lectures on makeup and skincare, introducing not only domestic techniques but also advanced and avant-garde makeup knowledge and concepts from abroad. This has allowed Korean women to accumulate extensive makeup experience. In Korea, women view makeup as a fundamental social etiquette. If a woman does not wear makeup during social activities, it is considered impolite. Even if she wears the most expensive and beautiful gown or has the most stylish hairstyle, without makeup, she will appear dull. Whether she is a teenager or an elderly woman, makeup is essential before going out.
This book elaborates on the secrets of Korean women's charm cultivation from several aspects: motherhood, self-confidence, knowledge and ability, appearance and perfection, etiquette and virtue, career choice, love and marriage, social interaction, intuition, and success and setbacks. It is worth reading.
Women love beauty, which is undeniable. However, Korean women are willing to inject toxic substances into their bodies for beauty—it is simply incredible. Subcutaneous injections of Clostridium botulinum, one of the world's most toxic bacteria, can eliminate wrinkles, soften the skin, and make the complexion more delicate and radiant, achieving "eternal youth." This "beauty through poison" method is extremely expensive. Yet, it cannot stop women from pursuing beauty. This subcutaneous injection method using toxic bacteria became fashionable in Korea for a time.
A fashion designer in her late thirties who received facial botulinum toxin injections later reported that her skin became fair, smooth, and radiant. She said, "My friends were all very surprised when they saw me—I look at least ten years younger." Her excitement was palpable.
A professor at Ewha Womans University, a renowned women's university in Korea, conducted a survey on Korean women and found that only 1% were satisfied with their appearance. Korean women generally lack confidence in their looks. As a result, the plastic surgery and beauty industry has flourished in Korea. In the past, plastic surgery was limited to actresses and performers. Now, with Korean women's pursuit of beauty, plastic surgery has become a part of everyday life. Plastic surgery clinics can be found everywhere. Not only women but also many men have joined the plastic surgery trend, such as double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and ear piercing, which are no longer considered major surgeries but rather general beauty treatments.
Why is plastic surgery so popular in Korea? On one hand, the increasing competitiveness of society, especially in employment and dating, plays a role. In Korea, there is a strong emphasis on "looks over everything." Many female college graduates, instead of seeking jobs, first undergo plastic surgery at hospitals. They even make minor adjustments to their faces and sensitive areas like their waist and hips. Some even undergo comprehensive transformations from head to toe until they are satisfied. Only then do they confidently pursue careers. For employers, choosing employees is also based on appearance. They believe that beautiful female employees will bring higher benefits to the company. For example: restaurant waitresses—only those who are beautiful can attract more customers; department store sales assistants—the more beautiful, the more likely they are to attract shoppers.
In Korea, there is a saying: "It's forgivable to be foolish, but it's unforgivable to be ugly." This idea is deeply ingrained in society, and women naturally pay close attention to their appearance. Some minor facial flaws can be covered with makeup, but others cannot and must be addressed through plastic surgery.
Korea's plastic surgery technology is advanced: first, the equipment is state-of-the-art; second, the plastic surgeons are highly skilled. Korean plastic surgeons even surpass those in Western countries in facial surgery techniques. They are renowned for their delicate hands and excellent service. The results are the best, and the effects last long. The reason women from around the world, especially Asian women, are eager to travel to Korea is twofold: shopping and plastic surgery. In Korea, plastic surgery is less expensive and faster. For example, the "lunchtime wrinkle removal" procedure, as the name suggests, involves completing facial wrinkle removal during a lunch break. This procedure uses specialized instruments, requires no incisions or stitches, and leaves no visible traces of wrinkle removal. As a result, many women join "tourism beauty" groups organized by travel agencies, where they can shop for affordable Korean products and get a beauty treatment at the same time—truly a win-win situation.
Clearly, a beautiful face is crucial for Korean women. This is the secret behind the abundance of beautiful women in Korea today.
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