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Miss Korea 2013 Contestants: Striking Similarities Raise Questions About Beauty Standards

Miss Korea 2013 Contestants: Striking Similarities Raise Questions About Beauty Standards

Contestants in the 2013 Miss Korea pageant share remarkably similar facial features, prompting widespread curiosity: coincidence or cultural influence?

Photos originally shared on a Japanese blog have gone viral across multiple sites. Observers note consistent traits like narrow noses and rounded chins among the participants.

Cosmetic surgery at play?
Beauty experts point to South Korea's prevailing ideals, where procedures are commonplace. Research from the previous year highlighted Korean cities as leading globally in cosmetic enhancements.

We've compiled images of all 20 contestants below. What do you think?

Miss Korea 2013 Contestants: Striking Similarities Raise Questions About Beauty Standards

Source: Huffington Post, Jezebel, Nu.nl
Do you believe these women underwent surgery?