You see it alot in Korean/Chinese comics. Because it seems to be part of their beauty standards. It's not particularly surprising since there aren't many other races in their culture. I don't think it's that deep to be racism
so she'll not end up in a brothel or someone's mistress. you know that she has no place in high society so she'll always be a side piece. that's her way to protect herself
yeah, korean beauty standards are really crazy, your skin has to be really pale if you want to be considered beautiful there
why did she darken her skin to look more 'unattractive' ??? what the fuck