Inside the Glamorous World of Celebrity Wedding Makeup: A Peek into Seoul's 'Sdeume Road'

The renowned makeup shop responsible for the wedding looks of top stars like Son Ye-jin, Park Shin-hye, and Lee Min-jung is set to be unveiled.

On the upcoming episode of MBC's 'Save Me! Holmes' (hereafter 'Holmes'), airing on the 9th at 10 PM, the show will explore Seoul's 'Sdeume Road' in celebration of the wedding season.

This episode features the '94 Club' besties, 'wedding expert' Kara's Heo Young-ji, Lovelyz's Lee Mi-joo, and 'wedding novice' Yang Se-chan, as they embark on a journey to meet industry professionals from wedding halls to dresses and makeup. They aim to capture the vibrant atmosphere of the wedding market and delve into the living spaces and lifestyles of those in the industry, offering a comprehensive view of today's wedding culture.

The team draws attention as they visit a must-see destination for weddings: the hair and makeup shop. Known as Kim Sook's go-to spot for over a decade, this shop is famous for handling the wedding makeup of top stars like Park Shin-hye, Lee Min-jung, and Son Ye-jin. The revelation that they handle hair and makeup for approximately 3,000 couples annually leaves everyone in awe. Kim Sook, having observed the shop closely as a long-time patron, highlights the unique aspects of 'wedding hair and makeup.' The cast is amazed by the meticulous details, exclaiming, "I never knew that!" The atmosphere becomes lively with anecdotes, including a bride who dramatically threw her tiara and stormed out during makeup.

The episode further reveals that the shop operates a dormitory for its staff, sparking an impromptu visit. The prospect of living in the heart of Cheongdam-dong for just 150,000 won a month piques interest. As they enter, a mysterious item immediately intrigues the trio. Unusual items, exclusive to the dormitory of hair and makeup staff, continue to appear, adding a unique twist.

The show also shares firsthand accounts from staff currently residing in the dormitory. From honing their skills by practicing on each other's hair to efficiently utilizing space, the insights are captivating. Lee Mi-joo reminisces about her days living in a dorm with Lovelyz, sharing anecdotes from that time.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr