From makeup to the army: the changing Korean man deciphers South Korea – Documentary Ep 2

South Korean masculinity sets trends around the world, worn by the country's biggest stars. The face of the modern Korean man has been unrecognizable for just a few decades, but does that mean that masculine ideology has also changed?

Journalist Joi Lee investigates the evolution of the Korean man and discovers the conflicting challenges he faces. Whether it's trying to navigate a softer style of masculinity, fulfilling their mandatory military obligations, or learning to deal with the recently rising voices of women demanding their rights.

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Episode 1: https://youtu.be/Wk-WJkzWLV0
Episode 3: https://youtu.be/M1zoyyj0jMg
Episode 4: https://youtu.be/F064JlUytoQ

About the show: Journalist Joi Lee returns to South Korea, a country that has found global adoration in recent years. She explores the reasons for this success and the price South Koreans pay for it.

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