The Boyz's Eric Revealed to Be Nephew of 'Just Makeup' Contestant Son Tail

Eric from The Boyz (real name Son Young-jae) has been revealed to be the nephew of Son Tail (real name Son Joo-hee), a contestant on Coupang Play's 'Just Makeup'.

Recently, social media has been abuzz with the news that 'Just Makeup' contestant Son Tail is related to The Boyz's Eric. On the 27th, Eric's agency, One Hundred Label, confirmed to TenAsia, "Son Tail is indeed Eric's aunt."

'Just Makeup', which premiered on the 3rd, is a large-scale survival program where top K-beauty makeup artists compete with their unique styles. Hosted by Lee Hyori and produced by the team behind 'Black and White Chef', the show has been gaining popularity each week with its high-level skills and touching stories.

Among the contestants, Son Tail stands out with her unique and artistic makeup skills, making her a strong contender for the win. Her nickname 'Son Tail' signifies 'detail at the fingertips', and she is highly praised for her meticulous expression.

With 30 years of experience in makeup, Son Tail has worked for 19 years at Jung Saem Mool Inspiration and was known to be the exclusive makeup artist for actress Kim Tae-hee. The revelation that this prominent figure is Eric's aunt has captured the attention of fans.

Born in 2000, Eric debuted with The Boyz in 2017 as a rapper and has been expanding his musical talents through self-composed songs. Known for his special affection for fans, he hinted at this family connection during a fan signing event by mentioning, "My aunt works at a shop in Cheongdam-dong." Fans have responded positively, noting the "artistic genes" running in the family.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr