[Army Air Corps]

I honestly do not understand the motivation for skin lightening.

[staytrue]

“I honestly do not understand the motivation for skin lightening.”

I am not sure I understand the motivation for tanning.

[A_perfect_lady]

I suppose it’s possible that those Before pictures were taken after a summer spending a lot of time outdoors, and after four years of studying, she really is paler because she doesn’t get out as much. I mean, it’s a thought. I don’t know.

[GeronL]

In Korea a more pale person is considered to be prettier or even richer (as in they don’t need to go out and work) or that they are pampered or whatever.

It’s one of the weird things that pops up in K-drama’s from time to time.

[dangerdoc]

It’s cultural. Peasants work outside, dark skin color is considered lower class. Light skin makes you look more cultured and affluent.

The Chinese pay very close attention to skin tone.