Choi Ji-woo Wore Star Patches in a Coupang Play K-Drama, The Full Scene!
It happened in Episode 4 of Office Workers, Coupang Play's #1 variety series in South Korea. No script call for it. No brand deal behind it. Just a star-shaped acne patch, worn on camera, by people millions of Korean viewers were already watching.
The episode brought together some of Korea's most recognizable faces actress Choi Ji-woo, comedian Shin Dong-yeop, actress Ji Ye-eun, and comedian Lee Soo-ji. During the filming of Episode 4, Ji Ye-eun and Lee Soo-ji wore star-shaped acne patches directly on their faces on camera.
The patches weren't hidden. They weren't a background detail. They were right there, pastel stars sitting on the cheeks of two cast members in the middle of one of Korea's most-watched variety shows. Ji Ye-eun even held up the pack and showed it to camera, making the product impossible to miss.
The OOTD Beauty Star Spot Patch appearance in Office Workers was not a paid placement or brand collaboration. It was captured organically via screenshots of the episode, the patch was simply part of the cast's everyday routine, and ended up on screen the way any personal product would, in front of millions of viewers.
Why a K-drama moment hits differently
K-pop sightings travel fast a patch spotted on an idol during a fan meet spreads through fan communities within hours. But a variety show moment works differently. It reaches a broader audience, one that isn't necessarily tracking idol beauty habits but is watching a show they love and noticing what the cast looks like up close.
When a viewer sees a star-shaped patch on a cast member's cheek during Office Workers, the question isn't "is that a skincare product?" the patch is too visible, too deliberate-looking to dismiss. The question is "what is that, and where do I get one?" And because the show was Coupang Play's #1 variety series, that question was asked by a lot of people at the same time.
The star patch had already been building momentum through K-pop idol sightings, K-beauty platform features, and editorial coverage. The Office Workers moment brought it to a different kind of audience, people who hadn't necessarily been searching for star patches, but who saw one on screen and immediately wanted to know more.
What the star patch actually is :
Source: @ootdbeauty_official via Instagram
The product at the center of StyleKorean Japan's post is a star-shaped hydrocolloid patch made in Korea, available in five pastel colors with 80 patches per pack.
What sets it apart in the K-beauty patch category:
- Star shape : pastel, photogenic, designed to be worn visibly
- 80 patches per pack : one of the highest counts available
- Triple-active formula : Hydrocolloid + Niacinamide + Ceramide
- 5 pastel colors : mint, yellow, pink, lavender, white
- Vegan & dermatologist-tested : fragrance-free, paraben-free
- Made in Korea with FDA-recognized hydrocolloid
- Amazon's Choice in the US, Top 10 on Amazon Japan within 3 months of launch
Apply before bed, leave on for 6–8 hours, and peel off in the morning. The patch will have turned white from absorbing overnight and the blemish underneath will be visibly flatter and less inflamed.
Hydrocolloid creates a sealed environment over the blemish, drawing out fluid and bacteria while blocking contact with fingers, the main contributor to post-acne scarring. Niacinamide reduces inflammation and starts fading discoloration before the spot has fully healed. Ceramide supports the skin barrier throughout the treatment.
The star shape contributes beyond aesthetics, pointed tips flex against curved areas of the face where round patches tend to lift at the edges. Better adhesion means the formula stays in contact longer, which is when it does its best work.
Where to Buy the Star Patch
OOTD Beauty Star Spot Patches are available globally:
United States:
- Amazon US - Amazon's Choice, search "OOTD Star Spot Patch"
- Albertsons - skincare aisle at locations nationwide
- TJX stores - TJ Maxx and Marshalls
Japan:
- Amazon Japan - ranked Top 10 in pimple patch category within 3 months of launch
Korea:
- Olive Young - available online and in stores nationwide
Global :
- ootdbeauty.com - full range, international shipping
Frequently asked questions
Explore more
The star patch has been showing up across Korean entertainment and media, on screen, in magazines, and on K-beauty platforms.
Curious about how K-pop idols started the trend? Felix from Stray Kids was one of the first — read the full story. NCT's Mark wore it too — and it trended on Twitter. Read the full story here.
OOTD Beauty is a Korean vegan derma skincare brand. Star Spot Patches are made in Korea with FDA-recognized hydrocolloid and are available globally. The StyleKorean Japan feature referenced in this article is based on publicly available social media content.