Korea’s Biggest Beauty Retailer Just Got Sued... and Lost

From lawsuits and mass brand closures to global expansions and lip product fails - on episode 271 of the Korean Beauty Show, we're breaking down what’s really happening in the Korean beauty industry in July 2025.

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K-Beauty News Headlines

1. Olive Young Loses Major Infringement Lawsuit
2. 8,831 K-Beauty Brands Closed in 2024 
3. Kolmar Korea Opens Huge US Factory to Avoid Tariffs
4. Aestura Expands to Sephora in Australia and Canada

Question of the Week: Best Exfoliants for Dry, Sensitive Skin

Products Mentioned: 

• Jelly Ko’s Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam 

One Must, One Meh, One Miss: Lip Product Reviews

Products Mentioned 

• Colorgram Fruity Glass Gloss
• Hera Sensual Nude Gloss
• Amuse Lip Smudger
• Banila Co Lip Smudger
• Jelly Ko Gelato Glaze Lip Mask

Watch Recommendation:

• Dear Hongrang (Netflix)

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