When you’re that good, everyone wants a piece

It’s true. When you’re really good at your job, people want more and more and more. That can be a curse and a blessing. It’s a blessing because you have more opportunities. It’s a curse because there’s more pressure, more responsibility, and potentially more danger to screw everything up. Sinna’s a hit. 501K is looking fabulous, breaking records, and everyone wants a piece of the woman behind their fabulous style transformation. In this week’s blog, which picks up close to where last week’s left off, we get a peek into Sinna’s first TV appearance. Because, hey. 501K may have to share some of the spotlight, you know? Let me know what you think!

Oh, the picture is of Jungkook, the maknae from BTS. I’m a #Taekook and a #Jikook fan. Yes, I ship. I am not ashamed lol

XOXO,

SS

 

The talk show they were taping was an English-Korean concept focused on beauty and fashion with a side of entertainment and business. It had a fast-growing viewership, but the producers were still hungry enough to be ecstatic that they had a guest who worked with 501K. When they saw Tommy and Lani, they couldn’t stop smiling.

“You’re all so gorgeous!” said their tactless but happy handler.

Lani, being Lani, nodded graciously, Tommy grinned and went back to her phone, and Sinna showed no expression at all. She was the epitome of tsundere chic.

The set was an elegant table and chairs, so they could only be seen from the waist up, but they’d been prepped that cameras would capture images upon entry so the audience could see their clothes.

Sinna styled her friends ruthlessly. Curating shoes, jewelry and purses until they were pared down and practically perfect, she even passed out face masks before they did hair and makeup.

“I’ll tell you when to take them off,” she ordered, busily setting Lani’s near shoulder length bob with huge hot rollers.

The questions weren’t difficult: What’s your skincare routine? How would you describe your style? What’s the difference between Korean and American beauty?

“I’ll take that one since I’ve been living and working here for some time now,” Sinna offered. “Korean beauty is often more subtle than we’re used to in America. It’s about gently, almost unnoticeably, enhancing your natural appearance. I think it aligns neatly with the culture, which is more modest in general.”

“Not in K-pop,” their female host laughed.

“No,” Sinna said dryly. “Not in K-pop. Idol-land is an exception. In America it’s okay to be confident, to put yourself out there, even to be a little arrogant, a little showy. That carries over into trends in beauty and style. In Korea, unless you’re on stage, or it’s a huge event, that’s a big no no.”

“Was that hard for you to adapt to?”

“Not really. The more subtle way of doing things suits my personal style, and I’m confident enough to appreciate our differences without compromising myself or being disrespectful to my host country. At least, I hope so.”

Their host were quick to say: “Oh, yes! Everyone loves your style, Sinna-ssi, and what you’ve done with 501K is phenomenal.”

“Thank you. I appreciate that. It helps when your clients are as beautiful as the boys.”

“I almost nodded my head off my neck when they won most handsome K-pop group a few weeks back. They look absolutely fabulous every time I see them,” the female host breathed, fanning her face as Sinna dropped a large, rare grin. “And it’s because of you. They never looked this good before, like ever.”

Sinna didn’t say a word, she just smiled.

“I know you style them all, but they never look overdone. It’s just like they woke up fabulous. You almost wouldn’t know they had help. They’re so naturally stylish, and each one looks uniquely himself, you know?”

“Well, it’s great that you noticed that because each member does have his own style, and I have to stay true to that. I do curate most of their clothing, and my team and I do style them down to the socks for formal occasions in particular. But they have freedom with a cache of what I call day and night time ‘fits that they can mix and match however they like.

“They’re all quite jazzy naturally, so with a little guidance they do great alone. Of course, they’ve all attended Sinna’s School of Style,” she admitted, shrugging as everyone burst out laughing. “And to graduate you have to get an A.”

“Sinna’s School of Style, huh?” the male host smirked. “What’s that curriculum like, then?”