He rose to global stardom as the youngest member of K-pop mega group BIGBANG, and since then, he’s become a force in Korea’s entertainment and restaurant landscape. So when Seungri decided to venture into K-beauty, it’s telling that he chose the dermatologist-backed cosmeceutical brand Dr.Gloderm. Here, he tells Beautytap why.   You may know him as the maknae (or youngest) of BIGBANG, one of the best-selling K-pop boy bands in the world. You may know him for his solo EPs, V.V.I.P. and Let’s Talk About Love, that hit #1 in the Korean charts and solidified his standing as a solo artist. You may even know him from his roles in films like 19-Nineteen and the Korean drama Angel Eyes.   What you may not know is that Seungri, at just 27, is also a bona fide mogul. He has a record label. He owns cafes an...

Kakao moved their headquarters there. K-pop star Hyori stars in a reality show there. Millions of tourists are flooding Jeju Island’s pristine shores and picturesque landscapes every year. But it's not just the South Korean island's natural charms that have wooed so many. When it comes to skincare ingredients, Jeju is where it's at.   The lush volcanic island of Jeju, located south of mainland Korea, is a beauty oasis. Popularly dubbed the “Hawaii of Korea,” this island features winding lava tubes, luxuriant forests, and stunning waterfalls.   Jeju’s volcanic soil, paired with its humid subtropical climate, makes it one of the most botanically diverse places in the world. It’s what makes Jeju such a rich natural resource, so much so that Korean beauty brands like Innisfree and AmorePacific have flocked to the island in search of the perfect ingredients to pump their products with extra vitality.   I...