I’m a 77-year-old cool gran – I party with celebs, get inked and have a skincare routine that keeps me looking young
FAMOUS granny Park Mak-rye has given fans an insight into her lavish and young-at-heart lifestyle.
The 77-year-old, who shot to fame in 2017 and is better known by her handle Korea Grandma, manages to play hard and relax hard – no work necessary.
Taking to Instagram this month, the social media star shared her “badass grandma checklist”.
“If you want to live like me, you have to live busy,” she said.
“Swimming, skin caressing, going to parties and going outside.
“Live like a queen – swim, skincare, party, play hard and keep your energy popping.”
On her crazy lifestyle docket is partying with celebrities, such as global make-up influencer Nikita Dragun.
Park shared a clip of the two hugging each other and laughing in her now-viral video.
She also revealed that she likes to “get inked” with henna and glitter.
But when it comes to relaxing, the nan does it in a “badass” way through extensive skincare and hosting “girls nights”.
She noted “skincare flexing”, “girls nights” and “pool vibes” as also on her checklist.
Among her skincare secrets is raw aloe vera, homemade face masks, sheet masks and sun patches to protect against UV damage.
Park shot to fame amongst Gen Z and Millennial social media users after her granddaughter started recording her and uploading the hilarious videos to YouTube.
“I’m good at swearing,” the nan told BBC World Service in 2019.
“At first, I was afraid when people recognised me.
“In my fifties and sixties I was wondering what life is about.
“All I’ve done is work.
“I felt my life was over, but actually it wasn’t.
“Thanks to my granddaughter, my life has started at 70.
“Don’t tell old people that they’re past it, they should enjoy their lives.”
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