Just Makeup Season 2: What to Expect from K-Beauty’s Most Anticipated Reality Show?

Minji Kim. | 2026.05.05

Translation result[쿠팡플레이 [Herald Muse = Minji Kim] Coupang Play's K-beauty competition series Just Makeup is returning for a second season.

On May 4, Herald Muse reported that the series had been greenlit for a second season. Production company SLL confirmed to Herald Muse, "Yes, Season 2 is confirmed."

Produced by SLL and Studio Slam, Just Makeup is a K-beauty survival competition that pits top makeup artists against one another as they showcase K-beauty's artistic value and creativity through their distinctive styles.

In the first season, pop star Lee Hyori served as host, and 60 contestants — ranging from Cheongdam-dong salon artists to international professionals and up-and-coming beauty creators — drew widespread attention. The show's champion was 'Pari Geumson.'

Producers told Herald Muse that details such as the host and cast for Season 2 have not yet been finalized.

The series achieved significant traction, winning acclaim for both its headline-making names and its earnest competitive spirit. After its premiere, Just Makeup ranked No. 1 on Coupang Play for five consecutive weeks, earned an 8.5 rating on IMDb, and entered the top-10 OTT charts in seven overseas countries, strengthening its global presence.