Episode

From BTS to Stem Cells: Why Chicago Is Obsessed With Korean Beauty

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UBC News World
Published
Jul 31, 2026
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551
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Summary

BTS's ARIRANG tour hits Chicago in 2026, but fans aren't only planning concerts—they're booking stem cell facials and regenerative treatments in Seoul. With Korea's medical tourism boom and ARMY's travel habits colliding, we unpack why Chicagoans are flying halfway around the world for a glow-up. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/