Cover Song Hye Kyo (photo: Instagram / @kyo1122)
Song Hye Kyo (photo: Instagram / @kyo1122)
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Song Hye Kyo's daring short bob for her new show has sparked a hairstyle revolution, but not without a little drama
Nothing South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo ever does happens quietly, whether she likes it or not. The bags, shoes, and jewellery she wears in her K-dramas inevitably sell out within hours. Her skincare routine? A national obsession. Even her diet sparks fevered speculation. So when the Dark Nuns star debuted a sharp, round bob, it wasn’t just a haircut—it was a moment.
Parted in the middle and accentuated with soft, face-framing bangs, the look is undeniably chic, accentuating her ethereal features. Korean hairdressers are concerned. Many South Korean salons have gone as far as putting up warning signs cautioning clients: “If you want Song Hye Kyo’s short hair, you have to first look like Song Hye Kyo.”
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But in a world where beauty is increasingly personal, should you really wait until you look like a movie star before getting a haircut? Hairstyles, after all, aren’t just about appearances—they’re about expression, reinvention and, above all, joy. Whether you’re drawn to pixie cuts, bobs, or something in between, the key lies in collaborating with your stylist to find the right fit for you. And remember, the true secret isn’t in the cut—it’s in the confidence you bring to it. If you’ve been planning to cut your hair short, these K-drama pixie cuts and bobs are great to emulate.
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1. Song Hye Kyo in ‘Encounter’ (2018)
Above Song Hye Kyo in ‘Encounter’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
Song Hye Kyo in ‘Encounter’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
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Having worked since she was 14, Song is no stranger to transformative haircuts. On Encounter, she had a soft bob quite similar to the one she’s sporting now. The blunt bangs in this version, however, better suit her character, a dissatisfied woman who seemingly lives a charmed life.
2. Park Eun Bin in ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ (2022)
Above Park Eun Bin in ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
Park Eun Bin in ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
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As a gifted lawyer on the autism spectrum—and who therefore loves routine and structure—Park Eun Bin donned a no-nonsense style that starts with her severe bob complete with full bangs on Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
3. Park Bo Young in ‘Strong Girl Bong-soon’ (2017)
Above Park Bo Young in ‘Strong Girl Bong-soon’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
Park Bo Young in ‘Strong Girl Bong-soon’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
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Park Bo Young decided on a reddish, wavy blunt bob with a thick fringe for her role as a pint-sized, cute superwoman on Strong Girl Bong-soon. The sweet style is an antithesis to her character's goal of becoming a chic and elegant woman.
4. Bae Suzy in ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (2017)
Above Bae Suzy in ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
Bae Suzy in ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
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Bae Suzy’s sleek bob with subtle layers added a modern flair to her role as a clairvoyant reporter on While You Were Sleeping.
5. Go Jun Hee in ‘She Was Pretty’ (2015)
Above Go Jun Hee in ‘She Was Pretty’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
Go Jun Hee in ‘She Was Pretty’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
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A pixie cut is an instant way to transform your look from sweet to chic. Go Jun Hee’s asymmetrical pixie cut in She Was Pretty was the ultimate cool-girl hairstyle, inspiring countless women to embrace shorter, edgier styles.
6. Yoon Eun Hye in ‘Coffee Prince’ (2007)
Above Yoon Eun Hye in ‘Coffee Prince’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
Yoon Eun Hye in ‘Coffee Prince’ (photo: courtesy of IMDB)
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In the landmark series Coffee Prince, tomboy Yoon Eun Hye has to pretend to be a man to stay at her job. For the role, Yoon has a short, layered crop cut close to the end. Side-swept bangs and wispy layers give it a touch of femininity.
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