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Build Your Bedtime Stack 📚🌙

June 27, 2026

The perfect bedtime ritual? Layered self-care that lets you slow down, switch off, and wind down for the night - without needing to leave your...

Alanna Chen

KATSSERALLIT: The Clapback Crossover of The Century

June 26, 2026

Iconic by mistake? More like Iconic on PURPOSE. LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE mark the first-ever collaboration between three HYBE girl groups. ...

Alanna Chen

Trisha Paytas Is in Her K-Idol Era

June 18, 2026

Move over Jennie, Wonyoung & KATSEYE - there’s a new star entering her K-pop era! From her viral K-beauty routine to fried chicken mukbangs and...

Jenna De Vega

The Rookie Guide: Gift Ideas For Your (Favourite) June Birthday Girl

June 12, 2026

Because it’s really not that complicated. “June babies are so hard to gift…” We’re really not. ...

Alanna Chen

What Your Skincare Says About You 🔎

June 11, 2026

Which member of the friend group are you? If you’re a fan of any of these moisturisers we’re taking a guess… The mum friend! Or...

Alanna Chen

Kendall Jenner Named Anua’s First Global Ambassador

June 4, 2026

With Anua investing over $3.3 million into their partnership with Kendall Jenner, one question comes to mind: is K-Beauty becoming just… Beauty? ...

Jenna De Vega

Your Ex Sucks? We’ve Got You, Girl x

May 30, 2026

We’re WAYY better 😘 Whether it’s a little healing or some extra TLC, we’ll give you everything your toxic ex situationship couldn’t: consistency, reliability 𝘢𝘯𝘥...

Alanna Chen

JENNIE x Vaseline: Why It Actually Makes Perfect Sense

May 29, 2026

The $3.99 petroleum jelly discourse, explained. ...

Alanna Chen

K-Beauty Khia Asylum: Where K-Beauty Goes When It Flops

May 21, 2026

Everyone who's on the internet knows the Khia Asylum, but what would that even look like in K-beauty? ...

Jenna De Vega

Medicube x FOREVER CHERRY: Wonyoung’s First Official Product Drop

May 15, 2026

The Wonyoungism strikes again… is this viral hairbrush actually worth the hype? ...

Alanna Chen

Millennials vs. Gen Z: One Goal, Two Visions

May 15, 2026

Sometimes marketing is doing too much… (Millennials or Gen Z? 👀) Whether you’re research-led or boom shakalaka, one thing’s for sure; we all want glass-skin...

Alanna Chen

25% OFF EVERYTHING 💅 Ohora #SALE

May 13, 2026

Match your nails to your mood! Whether you’re feeling soft, bold, or minimalistic - there’s a look for every vibe 💅 Start with inspo, stock...

HIKOCO New Zealand

Blackpink Met Gala 2026: Fashion Ranking Breakdown

May 8, 2026

Fashion is art, and the Met Gala 2026 delivered exactly that - especially when Blackpink stepped onto the carpet as soloists for the very first...

Jenna De Vega

The Sopha Dopha Effect: A Blueprint Itinerary to Modern Seoul

May 1, 2026

I fear I’ve been influenced. And honestly… I’m not resisting it. Not sure if you’re as parasocial as me, but I was living for her...

Alanna Chen

Blythe Inspired: The K-Beauty Edit ⋆ 𐙚 ̊

May 1, 2026

It’s time to add some whimsy, diva 🪽 Get dolled up and twin with your favourite girl: from skin prep to makeup, lenses and nails!...

Alanna Chen

Life After Dream Academy: Who Will Win Song of the Summer?

April 23, 2026

Since the Netflix show Dream Academy, HYBE & Geffen have helped launch a wave of breakout stars - so who’s next to take over the...

Jenna De Vega

Wellington, We’re Still Thinking About You

April 22, 2026

Two weeks well-spent; our Wellington Grand Opening and moments that stayed with us. ...

Alanna Chen

Coachella's Evolution: The Experiential Marketing Arms Race

April 17, 2026

If I ever went to Coachella, I wouldn’t be front row; I’d be 10mins from the venue at K-Beauty Lounge, stopping by Medicube’s Glowtel, and...

Alanna Chen