The purpose of this study is to determine the dimension of selfie-editing awareness and to clarify the difference in perspective on selfie-editing according to generation and gender. Therefore, a mixed method study combining qualitative and quantitative research was conducted, and the results are summarized as follows. First, selfie-editing, defined as a means to complement one’s appearance regardless of generation and gender, is recognized as a socially important competency for individuals. Second, just as personal standards regarding ideal beauty differ, a difference in perception regarding the degree of selfie-editing was also observed. Finally, selfie-editing is an index that can be used to identify trends and can be regarded as a standard for use in determining the standards of beauty, sensibility, and taste pursued by the current generation. This study is meaningful in that it provides a objective perspective on selfieediting, compared with previous studies that focused only on negative views regarding selfie-editin