When it comes to South Korea, I believe many people will think of a key word-"a big cosmetic country"! Yes, cosmetic surgery is quite common in Korea! How much do Koreans like plastic surgery?
1. How much do Koreans like plastic surgery?
1. Cosmetic surgery publicity is overwhelming.
No matter in subway stations, pedestrian streets or TV networks, you can see a large area of cosmetics advertisements! It can be said that it is overwhelming propaganda ~
The density of cosmetics advertisements can be said to be amazing ~
And because all kinds of cosmetic hospitals in Korea are all over the streets, under such great competitive pressure, the advertisements of hospitals are also innovative ~
It can be seen that South Korea's plastic surgery market is very large, and there is quite a posture of national participation.
2. The probability of cosmetic surgery for Korean women is over half!
According to the survey data released last year by Kanta Health, a Korean market research institution, 42% of the 450 female respondents aged 2 1-55 said that they had received medical cosmetic surgery such as Botox needles and filling needles!
You see, nearly half of young women have had needles in their faces in order to become beautiful! Moreover, the medical cosmetic surgery of "needle sticking" mostly aims at "face-thinning", which is different from the surgery of "getting a knife" such as double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty. ...
In other words, this 42% is only the proportion of "getting a needle", and some people who "got a knife and didn't get a needle" are not included. In other words, in general, the probability of cosmetic surgery for Korean women is more than half!
Among the respondents who answered that they had not received medical cosmetic surgery, 25% said they were "interested in trying" and only 16% said they were "not interested in trying"! It can be seen that many small partners who have not had a whole face are also eager to try!
3. The proportion of star cosmetic surgery is high!
Moreover, in South Korea, not only ordinary people have a high degree of acceptance of plastic surgery, but also celebrity artists pay more attention to their "image management". Many artists have publicized the fact of their plastic surgery on TV programs ~
For example, Huang Guangxi, a former member of "Son of Empire", has repeatedly disclosed his experiences of plastic surgery and great transformation.
But it is precisely because he often jokes about his plastic surgery that he has not only become a representative of the Korean plastic surgery industry, but also likes variety shows. It can be seen that Korean nationals will not exclude cosmetic artists!
And Li Duohai, the actress who starred in the Korean drama My Girl. She also admitted to plastic surgery on the show, but this did not prevent fans from praising her appearance and going up a flight of stairs.
Liu Renna, a popular actress, Jessie, a rapper, and JooE, a member of the new generation of women's group momoland, all frankly stated that they had had plastic surgery. But instead, because of their frank personality, they are loved by more netizens ~
2. Why are Koreans so keen on plastic surgery?
Seeing this, everyone must have doubts in their hearts:
Why are Koreans so keen on cosmetic surgery?
1. Appearance first
First of all, friends who have contacted Koreans or watched Korean dramas know that Koreans pay great attention to appearance! In South Korea, there is a saying that "appearance is paramount"-they pay more attention to appearance than personality, and prefer to judge each other by appearance!
Some scholars who study South Korea believe that this deep-rooted "appearance first" actually comes from the historical factors of South Korea. Ancient Korea belonged to a subordinate country or colony for a long time, so there was a sense of inferiority in the national consciousness, so it paid more attention to appearance than other nationalities.
The vigorous development of Korean film and television industry has driven Koreans' pursuit of appearance. Needless to say, actresses and singers, even male artists can't escape this cruel reality.
Quan Xuanmao, a well-known Korean host who just won the MBC award, once talked about his experience before his debut in a variety show: "I took the anchor test three times and failed in the first round of professional lens test for two consecutive years", and said that it was really because of the first impression.
Later, I chose to try to lose weight and punch something in my face, at all costs in order to get into the exam. After public plastic surgery, Quan Xuanmao often jokes about his "plastic surgery stalk" ~
Not only do people who show their faces on TV have extremely high requirements on appearance, but Korean girls go out without makeup, with an average time of about half an hour; Even some boys will wear makeup, even if they don't wear makeup, they will wear skin care products and sunscreen before going out.
Even in cosmetics stores, we often see groups of female high school students choosing cosmetics! And don't go out without makeup, which is like streaking for Korean girls. ...
Not only do young people love beauty, but even Korean old ladies have to wear makeup and lipstick when they go out, so don't be surprised to see old ladies with heavy makeup on the streets of Korea ~
Therefore, it is not surprising that Koreans will always maintain a delicate appearance for a beautiful appearance, and do some plastic surgery for a higher face value.
2. South Korea is more tolerant of cosmetic surgery.
It is precisely because Koreans have higher requirements for appearance that they are more "tolerant" about plastic surgery. Because of the high proportion of cosmetic surgery, Koreans will not show negative reaction to cosmetic surgery, so cosmetic surgery is becoming more and more common.
Not only is plastic surgery a common occurrence for them, but some minor operations such as double eyelids and canthus opening are not in the category of "plastic surgery" at all, but are similar to "makeup" and "beauty"!
And the government's policy support and overwhelming advertising have gradually made them regard plastic surgery as a very normal thing. It can be said that Koreans are very tolerant of plastic surgery.
3. Great social pressure
Moreover, the social pressure in Korea is relatively high. The national characteristics of a small country with few people make its resources very limited and its natural competition is fierce.
Therefore, in order to strive for better employment opportunities, love opportunities and higher social status, Koreans will pay special attention to their appearance while improving their professional strength in all aspects.
In the interview, looks naturally become an important consideration. In a survey of 1264 applicants on an employment website in South Korea, 98% of the employees answered that appearance has a great influence on employment, and 94% of the interviewers also answered that appearance factors would be considered when they were admitted.
Therefore, in order to get a better first impression in the interview, Korean job seekers have also become frequent visitors to beauty salons. This is the phenomenon of "employment shaping ()" which is very popular in South Korea in recent years.
If you think that plastic surgery is a stressful professional, you are wrong! In order to make their children (especially girls) successful and outstanding in their later lives, many parents in South Korea will give their children (especially girls) "plastic surgery" as graduation gifts after graduation from the college entrance examination! Plastic surgery hospitals will also give special discounts to college entrance examination students! It's really hard to understand as a foreigner. ...
4. The concept of national consistency
There is also the herd mentality of Koreans. The characteristics of small countries and few people make their three views very unified and they like conformity very much.
Take eating as an example. Chopsticks, spoons and bowls are the same in every restaurant. Partners who eat together usually order the same meal, and the speed of eating must be controlled at the same speed as others.
So we will collectively think that someone looks good and what kind of nose looks good. In addition to the development of Korean film and television industry mentioned above, Korean dramas, like extended plastic advertisements, constantly stimulate the beauty-loving psychology of Korean young people, subtly change the aesthetics of the people, lead to the consistency of aesthetics, and often see faces with a similarity of up to 99% on the street!
Now, do you know why Koreans are so keen on plastic surgery?
In fact, everyone loves beauty, but if you blindly pay attention to external beauty and even forget to improve your inner self, then it is a bit wrong to indulge in plastic surgery.
Moreover, the standards of beauty look different to different people. Some people think that double eyelids look good, others think that single eyelids are more delicious, so it is not necessary for everyone to have the same double eyelids, big eyes, high nose and oval face. The point is that you have your own unique charm and self-confidence, which is good enough, isn't it?
what do you think?