Escape the Corset

[Jennifer Chang]

Learning about the "Escape the Corset" movement was really inspiring. I really enjoyed reading that there were young artists that were challenging the norms and pressures of beauty standards in South Korea, and I hope that they continue to gain more voice and support in the future. With the Kbeauty products and image of Kpop girl and boy bands gaining so much popularity not just in Korea, but also globally, I wonder what the trend will look like 10 years? Will their movement grow? Get more pushback? The US has also had a movement of being inclusive of all types of bodies and shapes in many beauty advertisements. I wonder if we will see the same trend in South Korea. 

I also thought it was interesting that Jeon mentioned the mixed results of her movement. She is now treated equally and has access to information that she wouldn't have gotten before. However, she is conflicted as it seems like she is not seen as a woman, but rather just one of the guys.