🎵 Song Overview
- Title: 화장을 고치고 (Fixing My Makeup)
- Artist: 왁스 (Wax)
- Released: 2001
- Genre: K-pop / Ballad / Soft Rock
"Fixing My Makeup" is one of the most beloved breakup ballads in Korean pop history. With Wax’s emotional delivery and relatable lyrics, the song became a defining anthem of heartbreak in the early 2000s.
📖 What It's About
The lyrics depict a woman trying to hold herself together after bumping into an ex-lover. She touches up her makeup to hide her pain, but her emotions inevitably surface. It’s a poignant portrayal of vulnerability, pride, and lingering affection.
💬 Why I Love It
This song resonates deeply for its sincerity and quiet strength. Wax’s voice perfectly captures the ache of trying to seem okay when your heart is breaking. It’s soft yet intense, and unforgettable in its simplicity.
“Fixing My Makeup” remains a karaoke favorite and a cultural touchstone for anyone who’s loved and lost. It helped cement Wax as one of the key ballad voices of her era.
