The hearse with the weird odor slowed to a stop before the entrance. The sound of pebbles could be heard bouncing on the ceiling. There were footsteps coming from the corridor, and there seemed to be someone sawing next door. The door knob to the room rattled slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom kept dripping even though it had been screwed shut. There was a rubber ball that rolled on its own underneath the bed. Wet footsteps started to surface one after another on the floor. At 3 am, Chen Ge held a cleaver in his hand as he hid beside the room heater. The call he was trying to make was finally answered. "Landlord, is this what you meant by 'the house can be a little crowded at night'‽"
For a majority of people around the world—including South Korea—this optimal complexion doesn’t come naturally. It’s something that must be worked toward with a consistent, effective skincare routine, and in Korea, that goal is worked toward diligently and passionately. LAYERING & CUSTOMIZATION In the United States, the standard routine tends to be a three-step process of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. More skin-savvy women may have a four-step routine that also includes a serum. In contrast, a Korean skincare routine can have anywhere between five and twelve steps in the morning and evening.