On November 28, Lee Mi Joo shared a video titled “Becoming a K-Gyaru Girl (feat. Gyaru Makeup)” on her YouTube channel Just Lee Mi Joo. In the video, she visited a Hongdae studio to take on a full “onee-gyaru” styling experience.
The studio was decked out with outfits and accessories dripping in gyaru flair, even preparing custom pieces just for Mi Joo. As she browsed the racks, she excitedly said, “This is so pretty. What if I fall completely into this gyaru style?” She laughed frequently and clearly enjoyed the transformation even before the makeup was applied.
The studio owner explained that gyaru styles range from “sexy gyaru” to “high school gyaru,” noting that Mi Joo’s look was best suited to the onee-gyaru concept. Once the full styling session began, Mi Joo underwent a total transformation makeup, hair, and fashion unveiling a completely different vibe from her usual image.
After completing the makeover, Mi Joo stepped outside to gauge public reactions in the Hongdae neighborhood. While a few passersby complimented her appearance, the overall response was far more subdued than expected. “I didn’t think people would be this indifferent to me,” she joked. “Hongdae just isn’t it anymore!”
Despite the lukewarm street reactions, the internet had an entirely different opinion. Fans flooded online communities and social media with praise: “No celeb has ever pulled off gyaru makeup this well”, “This is talent she could totally rock this concept full-time”, “Her personal color is literally gyaru”, and “She’s definitely entering her second golden age.”
Lee Mi Joo rose to variety fame after joining Antenna in 2021 and starring on MBC’s Hangout With Yoo alongside Yoo Jae Suk, Haha, and Joo Woo Jae. Her candid personality and unexpected charms quickly won over audiences, allowing her to expand into various entertainment formats and YouTube content.
However, in May, she announced her departure from Hangout With Yoo, and by November 6, her contract with Antenna had officially ended. As fans speculated on her next steps, this gyaru makeover content revealed a refreshing new side of Mi Joo highlighting her adaptability and instinct for trend-savvy reinvention.
With her boldness and evolving style, fans are now eagerly watching to see what direction Lee Mi Joo will take next, as many believe her second prime might just be beginning.
Sources: naver