"K-beauty" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: K- (“Korean”) + beauty Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|K|beauty|gloss1=Korean}} K- (“Korean”) + beauty Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} K-beauty (uncountable)
  1. Cosmetic products and practices originating in South Korea. Wikipedia link: K-beauty Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cosmetics Categories (place): South Korea

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