K-Beauty Takes Manhattan: Park Min-young and Team Transform Lives at 'DANJANG'

Park Min-young's unwavering faith in 'K-Beauty Masters' Cha Hong, LeoJ, and Pony brought laughter to the set.

tvN's reality show 'Perfect Glow' features Ra Mi-ran and Park Min-young leading a team of Korea's top hair and makeup experts as they open a Korean-style beauty shop, 'DANJANG,' in Manhattan, New York. The show, which aired its second episode on the 13th, follows the team as they conquer New York with K-Beauty. The episode showcased the second day of business for Ra Mi-ran, Park Min-young, Joo Jong-hyuk, Cha Hong, LeoJ, and Pony at the first-ever K-Glow shop in New York.

After a hectic first day, the 'DANJANG' team braced themselves for day two, determined to handle twice as many clients. Concerned about her team's well-being, Ra Mi-ran promised, "I'll make sure everyone gets to eat," showcasing her nurturing leadership.

The first client was Kelly, a former global K-POP idol trainee who had to give up her dream of debuting in Korea. Curious about what she would look like as a K-POP idol, Kelly chose BLACKPINK's Jennie as her inspiration. Park Min-young confidently assured her, "Jennie? We can do that. We can do anything," expressing her faith in the beauty masters. LeoJ, tasked with Kelly's transformation, was momentarily taken aback but quickly teamed up with Cha Hong to turn Kelly into a chic and lovable K-girl group member. Kelly, achieving her dream look, expressed her gratitude, saying, "I feel empowered after the makeover. It's a perfect 10 out of 10."

The second client, Rachel, a plus-size model of Korean descent, requested a Korean-style makeover, having only experienced American-style makeup. Joo Jong-hyuk, known as the 'Shampoo Guy,' charmed Rachel with his humor, revealing his past as a lawyer and joking about his secret shampooing skills. Pony uncovered Rachel's youthful skin beneath her heavy makeup, transforming her into a Korean beauty. Rachel was thrilled, declaring, "I'm officially a Korean woman now."

During the third client's session, Cynthia, a scheduling conflict arose. Pony and Cha Hong took swift action, showcasing the team's adaptability. Cynthia, a 14-year K-POP fan, planned to film a 'like JENNIE' cover dance at Times Square that night. Pony, in her element, shared beauty tips used by K-POP idols during water bomb performances, perfectly supporting Cynthia's dance challenge.

The fourth client, Katherine, a mother, wanted a look that combined natural and glamorous elements. LeoJ, facing his first Black client, carefully selected the base color to complement her skin tone. Meanwhile, Katherine's daughter eagerly awaited her mother's transformation. Unlike a previous incident where a child didn't recognize her mother post-makeover, Katherine's daughter was delighted with the result. Her husband was equally moved, comparing the moment to their wedding day. Katherine expressed her gratitude to the 'DANJANG' team, saying, "Your talent is incredible. I feel like a different woman."

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