Lee Hyori's iconic track "10 Minutes," which is now 21 years old, is making a grand comeback on the international stage.

The song is trending alongside the Y2K fashion revival, primarily fueled by the viral "10 Minutes Challenge" on TikTok.

The challenge has seen enthusiastic participation from global Gen Z and Millennial demographics.

Participants of the challenge are emulating Hyori's iconic makeup and stage outfits from the early 2000s, creating a cultural phenomenon that echoes through hashtags like '2000s Leehyori Makeup' and '2000s Asian Makeup' on TikTok.

The challenge involves replicating Hyori's distinctive eye makeup that emphasized bold, glamorous looks, and her long, straight hair styled with caps and tank tops, reflecting the era's aesthetic.

One of the most notable features of this makeup trend is the eyebrows. While current styles favor a soft, arched brow that extends the tail, Lee Hyori's makeup stayed true to the natural shape of the brows, adding a nostalgic authenticity to the recreations.

Her tanned skin paired with nude lips is another hallmark that participants aim to replicate.

The "10 Minutes Challenge" has seen many international fans participate. They incorporate the song as background music, mimic the key dance moves, or lip-sync to the lyrics while gripping a cap.

Their videos are often captioned with witty comments like "Flip in a few seconds" or "Back to 2000s," adding a playful element to the challenge.

Lee Hyori, born in 1979, initially rose to fame as a member of the popular girl group Fin.K.L before achieving solo success with several hits.

She currently resides in Jeju Island and has recently resumed appearing in commercials and increasing her entertainment activities.

As the "10 Minutes Challenge" continues to gain traction, fans are eagerly anticipating whether Lee Hyori herself will join in, further solidifying her status as a trendsetter long after her initial peak.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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