Korean actress Han Ga-in tries viral Chinese ‘wanghong makeup’ — fans call the result 'shockingly beautiful'

Han Ga-in / Captured from Han's social media

South Korean actress Han Ga-in is drawing a buzz online after trying the viral Chinese beauty trend known as “wanghong makeup,” leading viewers to flood her YouTube channel with comments calling the transformation “shockingly beautiful.”

On March 12, a new video titled “What happens when Han Ga-in tries Shanghai’s wanghong makeup? (+BH company dinner explanation)” was uploaded to her YouTube channel “hangainisfree.” In the video, the actress visits China and undergoes the elaborate beauty styling popular among Chinese social media influencers known as wanghong.

As Han Ga-in arrived at the salon, staff members specializing in the trend appeared visibly impressed by her natural features, focusing carefully on styling her hair and makeup. The actress, widely known in Korea for her distinctive facial features and elegant image, quickly became the center of attention in the studio.

Han Ga-in / Captured from Han's social media

The production crew filming the video also reacted with surprise. “You’re so pretty. Your side profile. Don’t you like it too?” one staff member said, prompting Han Ga-in to respond shyly, “What are you talking about?”

During the process, she appeared particularly surprised by the dramatic eye makeup. “My eyes are getting so big. My eyes are already globally big,” she joked while looking at the mirror.

Han Ga-in / Captured from Han's social media

The makeover did not stop with makeup. Stylists added elaborate hair accessories and even applied whitening makeup to her arms to complete the highly stylized look. Reacting to the final result, Han Ga-in said, “I can say with certainty this is the most extravagant hair decoration I’ve ever tried. Is this actually pretty?”

After finishing the styling session, she visited a popular photo location used by influencers and completed a professional photoshoot with a photographer.

Despite the glamorous look, the actress joked about the physical challenge of the heavy accessories. “My head feels so heavy that people with turtle neck posture or neck disc problems probably shouldn’t try this,” she said.

Han Ga-in / Captured from Han's social media

When the final photos were revealed, viewers quickly reacted online. The combination of Han Ga-in’s sharp facial features and the dramatic influencer-style makeup drew a wave of admiration from fans.

Comments included reactions such as “Shockingly beautiful,” “A doll that became an even bigger doll,” and “The prettiest wanghong I’ve ever seen.”

The video reflects the growing crossover between Korean celebrities and Chinese social media beauty trends, as styles popularized by wanghong influencers continue to gain global attention online.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.