By now you must know that Judy and I are watching these kdramas for…wait for it…the guys. Oh, we say we are enamored of the food, the clothing, the culture, yadda yadda yadda, but it’s the guys who pique our interest and keep us going. There. I’ve said it. A truer confession was never made. What a relief!
So when does this obsession come to a screeching halt? Yes, dear readers, it’s when our favorite hunk wears LIPSTICK! (I suppose “lipstick” is an antiquated word for lip color, but hey: we’re grandmas. Deal with it.). For example, Kim Seon-ho, the lead actor in “Hometown Cha Cha Cha” either looks like he’s a regular guy (normal lips), is flirting with death (pasty, ashen lips), or he’s just bitten into red, ripe strawberry (lipstick lips.). And all this can happen in back to back scenes. It can make a grandma confused.
Okay, joking aside, there has to be a cultural explanation for this. I‘m hoping we have an informed reader who can help us out with this dilemma. We’re all ears! ~Pat
Actually you can read up on the use of makeup (not just lipstick) by male performers in Korea if you google it. Apparently this is a 'thing' and they're well-known for it! ~Judy
Big ick factor on how the lipstick tastes. We’re still at the fantasy stage!
I barely notice the lipstick because I’m focused on their eyes!!
Do you ladies who are crushing on the male actors ever wonder (i.e., fantasize) how the lipstick tastes when applied to the kissee?