Koreans Are Getting Their Aegyo-Sal Tattooed - Netizens Have Split Opinions

You may have heard of semi-permanent makeup like lipstick or eyeliner, but have you heard of semi-permanent aegyo-sal?

Snapinsta.app_445848617_1151477636097247_2022502643054107302_n_1080 — Jang Wonyoung (IVE)

Aegyo-sal is known as the puffy under eye area that is often accentuated with makeup to visually enlarge the eye.

Snapinsta.app_450369216_1005698130993667_4140621735265755043_n_1080 — Yuqi [(G)I-DLE]

Snapinsta.app_332198431_926627038688862_1253703023016637119_n_1080 — Nayeon (TWICE)

Many K-Pop idol makeup artists use a dark eyeshadow to shade underneath the aegyo-sal and then add a bright or shimmery color on top to further make it appear as if it pops out.

Snapinsta.app_427724602_1664995730905380_5670904147589267734_n_1080 — Momo (TWICE)

Snapinsta.app_427448269_2040676906304569_6087586016759148060_n_1080 — Sana and Momo (TWICE)

However, the latest semi-permanent makeup trend has clients rocking it on a daily basis. In one video, it appears as if a client is getting a bright orange tattoo directly underneath their eye.

As the color settles and the excess is wiped away, clients are left with a stunning highlight on their aegyo-sal.

Depending on your preference and which flatters your skin tone most, there is also an option to do a pink highlight.

This client received a gradation shadow on the outer corner and pink highlight towards the center.

Netizens had mixed reactions to the trend: Some were intrigued and wondered if it looks as good in real life while others were convinced the pain was not worth it.

“Weird”
“They say it only lasts for two months, I want to do it more? LOL If it lasted two years, I probably wouldn’t do it”
“Ugh… It looks like it would hurt…”
“Just put on makeup…”
“It looks natural in the photos, but don’t you see the paint when you look at it directly?”
(Response) “Agreed”
“It looks really strange”
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“It’s okay?? There must be people who want to do it”
“Huh, it’s pretty? I want to see it in person instead of just photos”