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The Hwarang: The Only Warriors Who Wore Makeup (Part 2)

25/07/202608/04/2026 by Kam Su Jin
Illustration of a Silla-era warrior with a floral hairpin, on why Korean men wear makeup today.
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Korean Men, Makeup and Military — The Full Picture

Why Korean men wear makeup goes back further than K-pop. Silla’s elite warriors wore it daily, into battle, and the country revered them for it.

Categories K-Culture Tags Korean masculinity, K-pop, men's makeup Korea, Hwarang makeup warriors, beauty and strength, Hwarang history, Silla dynasty Leave a comment
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