Netizens Debate Male Idols’ Recent “Feminine” Makeup

“Why are they doing full-on female idol makeup?”
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Bunnie Moreau

Recently, netizens are debating which makeup style suits male idols best.

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ATEEZ’s San
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NCT’s Taeyong

Each group and individual idol has their own signature looks and preferences — ZEROBASEONE‘s Ricky is known for often sporting makeup looks that are more dramatic, featuring bright eyeshadow, colored lenses, and more.

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ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky

Other times, unique concepts call for experimental makeup, like this warm-toned look on Stray Kids‘ Lee Know.

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Stray Kids’ Lee Know

However, a recent trend features cool toned makeup that emphasizes heavy blush and matching lips.

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Woongki and Chih En

Many netizens felt that the new makeup trend was deemed too feminine and too close to the makeup looks done by female idols.

  • “Honestly, I get why overseas fans say male idols look gay lol. It’s not just a recent thing; even in the past, their makeup was on par with female idols.”
  • “Male idols should stop wearing circle lenses and bold makeup…”
  • “Soft cool-tone makeup, huh?”
  • “Ugh, it’s seriously too much… Male idols should stick to just skin tone and eyebrow shading, why are they doing full-on female idol makeup?”
  • “Too flashy.”

While some netizens are opposed to the more dramatic makeup looks, others are all for it.

In reality, trends come and go, so we may eventually see a resurgence of makeup trends from the previous trends. However, what looks “best” is up to personal preference.

Source: Nate Pann
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