Shares of South Korean cosmetics companies have surged this year, while entertainment companies have seen declines, according to data from Korean exchanges as of Thursday. The KRX Consumer Staples Index, which includes cosmetics and food companies, has risen 17.29% this year. During the same period, Kolmar Korea Co. shares doubled, while Cosmax Inc. and APR Co. saw increases of 88.04% and 60.82%, respectively.