TvN is launching a brand new actuality present that follows Korean magnificence professionals as they try and introduce Ok-beauty strategies to purchasers in New York.
The community held a web-based press convention Thursday for “Good Glow,” with solid members Park Min-young, Ra Mi-ran, Joo Jong-hyuk, hair stylist Cha Hong, magnificence creators Leo J and Pony, and producer Kim Sang-ah in attendance.
The present follows Park, Ra, joined by prime Korean hair and make-up consultants, as they open a Korean-style magnificence salon in Manhattan and current Ok-beauty to native clients.
Park mentioned she was uncertain at first whether or not she was the suitable match for a actuality program. “After I first obtained the supply, my response was, ‘Why me?’ I had by no means executed a actuality present,” she mentioned. “However I made a decision to take the problem and skilled full chaos. Even now my tongue nonetheless twists generally. However I turned extra snug with English, and viewers will see everybody’s development from starting to finish.”
Ra additionally mentioned she hesitated earlier than accepting the supply. “I’ve proven relaxed sides of myself via journey packages, however this time it’s a Ok-beauty mission,” she mentioned. “The manufacturing workforce mentioned to not really feel pressured, however I did. I questioned whether or not I would develop into a burden, so it took time to determine.”
Park mentioned she studied skincare consulting and tried to current a brand new styling idea on daily basis. “My aim was to listen to purchasers say, ‘I would like you to do my hair,’ or ‘I would like you to do my make-up,’” she mentioned. “So even when the schedule was packed, I attempted to remain absolutely ready from head to toe.”
Joo described the preparation course of as intense. “I went to Cha Hong’s salon and washed the employees members’ hair. I heard many complaints and harsh critiques. I used to be scolded to the purpose of tears,” he mentioned. “I skilled in a really strict surroundings.”
Poster for tvN’s “Good Glow” / Courtesy of tvN
The sweetness professionals shared their impressions of working with the solid. Cha Hong praised Joo as “a real angel,” saying he all the time tried to assist with shampooing and cleansing. “He is sort of a cute pet. He’s beneficiant and devoted. I prayed that such a superb particular person thrives as an actor,” he mentioned.
Leo J expressed gratitude towards Park, recalling moments when she sorted him on set. “Because it was my first leisure present, I used to be extraordinarily nervous. I even had indigestion and my pores and skin reacted. Park Min-young confirmed up with a basket full of drugs — every thing from toothbrushes to disinfectants,” he mentioned.
“Good Glow” premieres Nov. 8 on tvN.
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Instances.
