Recently, the financial website "Insider Monkey" announced the latest ranking of beautiful women in Asia. The top five spots were taken by South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Iran, while Taiwan was ranked 15th. This result sparked heated discussions among netizens and left many surprised. Taiwan ranked 15th, trailing behind countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, which made some netizens feel slightly "discontented."
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The website stated that South Korea is renowned for its beauty treatments and is dubbed the "World Beauty Capital," with plastic surgery being very common in the country. Vietnam's beauty market reached 2.26 billion USD in 2022, indicating the booming beauty industry in Southeast Asia. Taiwanese women are favored for their delicate features, porcelain-like skin, and petite figures. In pursuit of a Westernized appearance, many Taiwanese women seek cosmetic surgeries, with common procedures including double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facial contouring. It is estimated that by 2024, Taiwan's cosmetics industry will generate 799.5 million USD in revenue.
This ranking elicited various reactions from netizens. Some believe Taiwanese women should be at the top, given their natural beauty and friendly demeanor, while others expressed different opinions on the rankings of other countries. The website emphasized that the ranking was based on the popularity and consensus of discussions among netizens, reflecting the diverse beauty traits and social aesthetic standards of women in different countries.
