South Korea’s cosmetics industry has become a major global force. In 2024, South Korea ranked as the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products, ahead of the United States and behind only France. In this episode, we look at how K-beauty has grown alongside the global rise of Korean popular culture — a phenomenon known as ‘Hallyu’, or the ‘Korean Wave’. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan get Down to Business with the rise of South Korea’s K-beauty industry. They begin by explaining the meaning of ‘Hallyu’ and how the worldwide popularity of Korean dramas, K-pop, and film helped create a wider global interest in Korean brands and lifestyle trends. Then they turn to the business side of the story. They look at South Korea’s strong export performance in cosmetics, the role social media and influencers play in promoting K-beauty products, and why product quality still matters even in a market driven by trends. They also explain how South Korea’s highly developed network of ODMs, or original development manufacturers, allows brands to move from concept to store shelves in less than six months. Finally, they explore what makes the industry so competitive — from relentless innovation and unusual ingredients to major players like Amorepacific and the growing international interest in Korean beauty brands. D2B 404 explains how K-beauty became a global business success story. From the cultural power of Hallyu to the commercial strength of social media strategy, rapid product development, and highly efficient ODMs, South Korea’s cosmetics industry shows how culture and business can reinforce each other on a global scale. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

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Hallyu and the K-Beauty Industry

MAR 14, 202622 MIN
Down to Business English

Hallyu and the K-Beauty Industry

MAR 14, 202622 MIN

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<div> <p>South Korea’s cosmetics industry has become a major global force. In 2024, South Korea ranked as the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products, ahead of the United States and behind only France. In this episode, we look at how K-beauty has grown alongside the global rise of Korean popular culture — a phenomenon known as ‘Hallyu’, or the ‘Korean Wave’.</p> <p>In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan get Down to Business with the rise of South Korea’s K-beauty industry. They begin by explaining the meaning of ‘Hallyu’ and how the worldwide popularity of Korean dramas, K-pop, and film helped create a wider global interest in Korean brands and lifestyle trends.</p> <p>Skip and Dez's conversation gives listeners a clear and practical look at one of South Korea’s most successful consumer industries — while helping you build your Business English. In this episode, you will learn:</p> <ol> <li>What ‘Hallyu’ means, and how the Korean Wave has helped support the growth of K-beauty.<li> <li>Why South Korea became the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products in 2024.</li> <li>How social media, influencers, and strong product quality helped Korean beauty brands expand globally.</li> <li>What ODMs are, and why they give South Korean beauty companies a major speed and innovation advantage.</li> </ol> </div> <br> <br/> <div> <h2>Do you like what you hear?</h2> <p>Become a D2B Member today for to access to our -- NEW!!!-- interactive audio scripts, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes.</p> <p>Visit <a href="d2benglish.com/membership">d2benglish.com/membership</a> for more information.</p> <div> <p>Follow <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/jp/podcast/down-to-business-english-business/id366265697?l=en&amp;mt=2">Down to Business English</a> on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment.</p> </div> <p>Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at</p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Follow Skip & Dez</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/smontreux/">Skip Montreux on Linkedin<a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smontreux/">Skip Montreux on Instagram<a></p> <p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux">Skip Montreux on Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Skip-Montreux-225326491180046/">Skip Montreux on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan">Dez Morgan on Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://downtobusinessenglish.com/rss.xml">RSS Feed</a></p>