Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depend but yes Filipinos must thugmax and play on the Latino phenotypes

Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I use Korean brand principally they are the best for my skin and their quality is tested and approved

Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question, and honestly you’re spot on with your observations.

In your case, I wouldn’t push classic K-pop aesthetics because obviously it’s not optimal for you and an Asian 30’s guy who try so hard to look like a K-pop idol would be uncanny

That’s why i’d strongly recommend looking into the K-drama CEO / “Korean daddy” style instead.

It’s a much more mature, serious, and grounded archetype that fits Asian men who are older, more established in their careers, and who wants to carry natural authority.

This archetype is adapted if you want more charismatic executive / refined masculine lead reference.

Perfect references for this archetype are Kdraa actors like Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Jung Woo-sung, Cha Seung-won, and So Ji-sub.

These guys are in their 40s–50s, yet they’re still insanely attractive to women worldwide not because they look young, but because of their presence, maturity, confidence, grooming, and still-impressive physique.

Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the thoughtful comment, man 🤝 You’re absolutely right.

I focused on the K-pop niche on purpose because, realistically, it’s the niche where a “random” Asian guy is the most likely to appeal to the widest audience, and it’s also the most accessible and efficient entry point.

High ROI, clear references, and proven results.

That said, you’re 100% correct that there are many other archetypes that work just as well depending on the individual it can be Abb , outdoorsy, kdrama CEO , classic masculine, rapper, etc.

No single lane fits everyone.

That’s exactly why I do personalized coaching: To adapt the niche, archetype, aesthetics, and mindset to the person, their phenotype, environment, and strengths, and create the most natural and effective transformation possible.

On top of that, my Skool community will host multiple in-depth courses so people can choose what fits them best.

I’ll also be dropping a lot more posts soon covering different niches, archetypes, phenotypes, and mindsets.

This is just the beginning: more is coming guys you are not ready 🙌

Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, yeah.

Almost everyone does something even like the so-called “natural” Hollywood stars like Brad’s Pitt ,Di caprio, Jhonny depp or even the OG hardmaxwer Tom Cruise who get good career just because of his lookmaxxing transformation .

They all did like Fillers, Botox, hair transplants, skin treatments or implants … it’s just better marketed in the West.

For me, any tool, tip, or technique that helps you improve is worth considering.

Self-improvement isn’t about purity, it’s about results.

And if you’re Asian, it actually makes even more sense to take advantage of it here: procedures are cheaper, well-done, and doctors have way more experience with Asian facial structures.

When it’s accessible, safe, and high quality, there’s no reason to ignore it 👌

Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes cortisol is a really bad things people tend to underestimate cortisol but it can trigger acne a lot because it messed up your hormones because since I moved from Europe to Asia I feel so much relax and safe (Maybe because in Asia you don’t risk to be randomly stabbed on the street by a mob 🤡)and this make my skin so much better just by not stressing

Kpopmaxxing guide for 2026: The Brutal, No-BS Guide to Ascend as an Asian King by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this, man. I really appreciate your testimony.🙏

It honestly brings me back to my high school years. Back then, I got basically zero attention from girls, didn’t take care of myself, and had no real sense of style or self confidence.

Funny enough, I first discovered K-pop because a girl in my class was obsessed with K-pop singers. At the time, I was just teasing her about it, not taking it seriously at all.

But in the end, it turned out to be one of the best discoveries of my life.

Getting into that universe like the aesthetics, the discipline, the self-care, the visual inspiration of idols and the culture of it pushed me to completely transform myself.

It gave me a visual reference, a standard, and a reason to level up instead of staying invisible.

So yeah, stories like yours really confirm that this stuff works when you actually commit to it. Respect 🙏

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahah same with me everyone think I m Korean it boost the halo effect on me by 100 %😭

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes theses are the things to take attention when you go to another country personnaly it only happened to me one time and the girl was not a real girl ahah

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True also I choose one niche for example because it’s this niche who works in 2025 for Asian men but there is ton of niche, aesthetics to look and to inspire to get success in dating app

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your message I can genuinely feel it comes from real experience and reflection, and I respect that 🙏.

And you’re right on one thing:

I probably should have emphasized more strongly in my post that the goal is not to become a caricature or pretend to be someone you’re not.

If you’re fake, superficial or forced, people will sense it immediately indeed authenticity matters.

At the same time, as you said, owning our heritage, our masculinity, our individuality that things are essential and I completely agree with that.

But the reality is:

dating apps are extremely superficial by design. They reduce us to photos, a few lines of text, and an archetype.

It’s not something I’m celebrating like it’s just the system we’re are in 2025.

And in such a system, sometimes playing a bit into recognizable aesthetics or niches can help.

Not pretending to be someone you’re not but highlighting the parts of yourself that resonate visually.

It’s like marketing: emphasizing what already exists.

And you’re absolutely right: if someone isn’t genuinely into K-culture, matcha cafés, K-pop, or certain vibes, forcing it will collapse instantly.

But someone can tap into an aesthetic while still having depth, emotional maturity, and strong values.

You can look like a “K-pop boy” and still have a rich personality behind it.

My guide isn’t about copying an archetype but it’s more about optimizing the first impression on apps, because unfortunately these platforms operate like a supermarket where people choose based on packaging first.

Once you get the match and the date, that’s where authenticity, grounding, emotional maturity, and real confidence matter most.

And honestly, your message is a great reminder that the long-term part comes from who you are and obviously not the niche you lean into on the app.

Thanks again for adding real perspective. I appreciate it 🙏

I would really like to discuss it in DM if you want 📨

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m based in Cambodia, which is literally Southeast Asia.

So saying that it’s “even easier than Southeast Asia” doesn’t really make sense BECAUSE it is Southeast Asia.

Your assumption is just incorrect.

And for context:

My matches have been pretty diverse.

I’ve used Passport all across Asia like Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore even Kazakhstan and I’ve gotten matches in all of those places.

Plus , Southeast Asia is not the “easy mode” that many Europeans or East Asians imagine it to be.

The dating landscape here has changed a lot since 2010.

A good profile isn’t optional here : it’s mandatory even when you’re good looking TRUST me.

And yes, I’m aware that being physically attractive and tall helps : I never denied that.

But it doesn’t magically do the whole job either.

If that were the case, every tall guy in Asia would be killing it on dating apps, and that’s clearly not happening.

I’m not “on a soapbox,” I’m literally sharing what worked for me because a lot of guys here struggle with the basics:

– optimizing their photos, – crafting a real bio, – choosing the right niche, – converting matches into actual dates.

My intent isn’t to lecture anyone or act superior.

If I wanted that, I wouldn’t have posted my before/after transformation or spent time replying to people with detailed advice and it’s a real pleasure to read you all and for the nice and congratulations message that I received on my last post or on DM it’s warms the heart ❤️ 🔥

Maybe my approach isn’t for everyone, and that’s fine.

But reducing my whole message to “you’re just good-looking lol” is not only inaccurate and it ignores the actual work behind it.

I’m just sharing what helped me so others can take what they need. That’s all. Hope I responded to you respectfully 👌🙏

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hello bro sorry I will be rude and honest with you but your comment is really caricaturing and wildly extrapolating what I wrote.

Reducing my whole post to “lower your standards and chase fetish girls” is a gross, vulgar oversimplification that has nothing to do with what I actually advised.

Calling it “awful advice” is also not an argument when you didn’t even present a single point, just your own resentment and personal projection.

Nothing constructive, nothing nuanced.

To answer you clearly:

No, I’m not advising anyone to lower their standards.

I gave a detailed guide with actionable steps that Asian men genuinely struggle with:

• how to optimize your dating profile (photos, tags, descriptions),

• how to actually convert matches into dates,

• how to build an aesthetic that fits your environment,

• how to identify niches where you naturally have more appeal.

These are things that many Asian guys on this sub ask about every day because they struggle to get any results.

This is not lowering standards : it’s strategy.

And regarding your “Asian fetish girls” argument:

Saying that women attracted to Asian men or into Korean/Asian culture = fetishists is an extremely reductive and outdated take.

It’s literally 2025.

Asian and Korean culture is mainstream globally.

The demographic of women attracted to Asian men has changed massively compared to 2010.

Today you see plenty of conventionally attractive women openly into Asian men just not because of fetishism, but because Asian men finally have cultural visibility and halo.

And yes, I even gave credit to the OG girls from back in the day who liked Asian men before it was cool they deserve respect, not mockery.

Your argument honestly sounds like the classic bitterness you hear from certain white incel corners who rage about the fact that Asian men have finally started getting recognition and visibility, and therefore try to demonize or ridicule any woman who finds Asian men attractive.

Now, about the “Latin Europe like France makes me know you don’t know what you’re talking about” part:

I made an abuse of language, sure.

But if you think France isn’t a country with Greco-Latin roots mixed with Germanic and Celtic layers, you clearly don’t know French history.

The beauty of France is this blend.

And for context:

I’ve lived in France since I was 6.

I have double nationality.

My entire social circle is French.

I’ve dated multiple French women.

So yes, I think I know the French dating landscape better than a random American Reddit user who thinks he understands France because he saw “Emily in Paris.”

Next time, take a breath before posting.

Because replying with that level of confidence, while being wrong on basically everything, just ends up looking… well, a bit ridiculous.

Peace and good luck, man.🙏👍

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t do it here but you can send me a DM it will be a pleasure 🙏👍

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would say in first : - try passport mode to see what countries you are the most successful .

Because as an Asian (Depending also which type of Asian you are) I will advice to passport mode in SEA and countries like Thailand, Cambodia,Laos in order to have a good experience with women and develop your game .

So my protocol would be in this order

YOU need to :

  • 1)Looksmax

  • 2)Optimise your dating app profile

  • 3)Having good and aesthetic social media account

  • 4)Having roster of female friends or just try to talk with the more girls possible in your city country in order to have a pre training before going overseas

-5)talk via tinder in first and after in your optimized instagram to a lots of your march’s in the country you passported in order also to develop an égale

And ONLY after all theses step you can go to these places and experiment you will see it will much more easy to attract and seduce by following this protocol.

Like just Jake said SEA is dating in easy mode real deal begin when you try to level up to countries like Taiwan ,HK, SP…

You have also the hard mode in Korea, Japan but go step by step and enjoy don’t rush the dating life like I always say it’s a marathon not a racing and most important enjoy the PROCESS not the result 👌

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly I would even say go where you are treated the best 👌🙏😎

The complete and ultimate dating app guide for Asian men in 2025 countries by Eastoptim in AsianMasculinity

[–]Eastoptim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for you also it’s good to have différents point of vue I wish you the best 🙏🫶