Park Min Young, now 39, touched viewers with a candid revelation about her family life during a recent episode of the tvN variety show Perfect glow. The episode, which aired Jan. 1, sparked strong emotions as cast members surprised a New York mother who had given up beauty care due to a rare and incurable disease with an unexpected K-beauty-inspired glow.
Episode 9 marked the final phase of the show’s renovation project, featuring some of the most memorable transformations yet. The first guest was Riley, a personal color consultant working in New York. Having developed an interest in personal color analysis while living in Korea as an exchange student, Riley expressed a deep affection for K-beauty. In a funny twist, Ra Mi Ran even received a surprise personal color diagnosis from Riley, finding out she was one “cold winter tone”, prompting laughter as she joked about needing to reorganize her wardrobe.
Makeup artist Pony took on Riley’s makeover, carefully creating a look that perfectly matched her outfit while enhancing her striking features, especially her unique tortoiseshell eyes. Hairstylist Cha Hong praised the result “legendary,” comparing Riley’s eyes to those of a doll. Riley’s husband, Isaac, was equally stunned, openly admiring her transformation and filling the studio with a warm, romantic atmosphere.
On the last business day of the makeover project, the first guest was Victoria, a second-year neurosurgery resident in New York. She arrived with her mother Mary Big and three friends, immediately lighting up the set. When Victoria and her mother turned out to be long-time fans of Park Min Young, an impromptu fan meeting took place.
The story of the mother-daughter duo has deeply touched everyone. Victoria said her decision to become a doctor was inspired by her mother, who suffers from an unexplained neurological disease. Because her mother has physical challenges and rarely wears makeup, Victoria initially wanted to pass up the opportunity to get a makeover for her. His sincerity and love left the cast visibly moved.
Park Min Young related strongly to the story, revealing, “I’m also my mom’s best friend, so I totally understand how you feel.” His words added another layer of warmth to the moment.
What followed was an unexpected joint makeover for both mother and daughter. Pony transformed Victoria into what looked like a Disney fairytale princess, drawing cheers from the room. Then came Mary Big’s turn. Makeup artist LeoJ carefully balanced her facial features, which had been affected by the disease, using delicate techniques such as false eyelashes to restore symmetry and confidence. When mother and daughter finally looked at each other after the makeover, their shared joy brought everyone present to tears.
Ra Mi Ran was especially emotional, wiping away tears as the emotional moment unfolded. When Pony playfully teased her for being too sensitive, Ra Mi Ran laughed through tears, insisting that she was actually a “thinking guy”, adding a lighthearted ending to a deeply touching episode.
The episode not only showcased the power of beauty transformations, but also highlighted familial love, empathy and healing, made even more touching by Park Min Young’s heartfelt reflection on her bond with her mother.
Sources: Daum
