Jang Geun-seok cuts his hair for Love Rain
by javabeans
Jang Geun-seok is showing off an image transformation for Love Rain, the upcoming drama where he plays a young man in the 1970s who falls in love with Yoon-ah, and then also portrays the man’s son three decades later. These stills come from a recent shoot in Hokkaido; who wants to bet Jang spent all morning cruising the streets trying to get recognized?
They’re calling this look “homme fatale,” which makes me wonder if they understand the term fatale. And homme. His 1970s character, Seo In-ha, is meant to portray a “gentle charm,” while his 2012 character, Seo Jun, is his polar opposite. You know how children love to rebel against the ‘rents. Jun is frank and free-spirited, which is expressed here in his asymmetric hairdo and rocker earring/chain, which inexplicably makes me want to give it a tug. A total id-like response, but you can’t just dangle that thing at me and expect me not to react, can you?
With “Season director” Yoon Seok-ho at the helm and his love of classic melodrama plotlines, expect lots of heartfelt tears, pretty scenery, and depictions of “pure romance.” There’s definitely an audience for this kind of old-school sentimental romance, but I do think it’s passed its golden age, aka the late ’90s and early 2000s. Now, the story seems a bit passé. Let’s hope the drama pulls out some fresh new surprises when it premieres on March 26, ’cause I’ve seen the Season Dramas already, and once (or four times) was enough. Love Rain follows Dream High 2 on Mondays and Tuesdays on KBS.
Also: Hooray for haircuts! Don’t get me wrong, I think Jang Geun-seok pulls off the long hair. It’s just that it’s been a while since he’s had an image change, and I welcome the edgier new look. Even if that chain, I swear. I just want to pull it.
Via Star News
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1 starfighter
March 8, 2012 at 5:07 AM
I was like this when I was the tweet: "YAY! Finally!"
Then I saw the pictures and I was like: -__-"
Why do you do this to me JGS, why?
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yuechan
March 8, 2012 at 5:16 AM
Exactly what I feel like at the moment. I saw the tweet and was like... "FINALLY!" Not that I don't like the long hair, but, seriously, that was like so last year. Imagine my disappointment when I saw the pictures... *sighs* He should really fired his stylist or at least get a second opinion before cutting or growing his hair next time... Seriously JGS, are you trying to kills us??
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la dee dah
March 8, 2012 at 7:44 AM
I'm confused, why does he have to fire his stylist or get a second opinion about his hair? This hair is specifically for his character in the drama, that is how his character wears his hair. The drama people dictate what this hair should look like. Don't get me wrong, I didn't like his hair when he was in-between dramas (where it was mostly up to him how his hair looked), but I don't think that's the case here.
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vanillasalt
March 8, 2012 at 11:05 AM
I actually kinda like the outfit. I'd so wear that on a cold day, haha!
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Honey
March 8, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Why will he fire his stylist? That's his role.
Regardless, he is still very very very handsome.
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Lily
March 8, 2012 at 5:20 AM
phahaha me too,seriously those boots... i cant stop laughing.. xD
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ldsaf
March 8, 2012 at 5:24 AM
that was the first thing i saw, not his face, not his hair, but those boots!!
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Qua Trang
March 8, 2012 at 6:07 AM
Yeah, seriously! Troubled-boy hairdo, rocker earpieces... and fur boots??? What is it the style? I don't have problem with JGS as an actor. He is okay. But his style is questionable. I agree that he should really fire his stylist or get third opinion before doing anything to his style!
And Yoona!!! Sorry, she only drives me away from drama rather than the reverse. So, no Love Rain for me.
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HallyuFan32
March 8, 2012 at 12:41 PM
he's a landscape photographer. he's suppose to be artsy. and i get that with this style.
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ANNAWINTOURFROMTHEHOOD
March 8, 2012 at 11:13 PM
I don't see no landscape photographer/ artsy fartsy like that!
2 obsession84
March 8, 2012 at 5:26 AM
gosh! blardy hot JGS is back....
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Alexis
March 8, 2012 at 3:09 PM
YESSSSS!!! Jang Geun Seok is FINAAALLY back to his manly and handsome now!!! :D :D
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mai
March 13, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Sorry but there is nothing manly about those boots hes wearing! i love JGS but why does he always dress so feminine :(
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3 Min
March 8, 2012 at 5:28 AM
I am not sure why people keep commenting about his hairstyle. I think he looks great with any hairstyles. It is also kind of boring if all k-drama actors have the same short hair.
I am excited to know that this drama will air soon. I hope Yoona can prove that she is a better actress now since melodrama definitely requires better than average acting skills.
Really happy to see JKS in a new drama. It may not be the plot that are popular nowadays, but i am excited to see JKS act in 2 polar opposite characters.
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tvwithrice
March 8, 2012 at 7:49 AM
Yea, I don't get it. I thought ppl would be raving abt his hair. It looks really nice. Like one of those kpop boys styles. And he rocks it, as he did with all of the Hwang Tae Kyung hair which I really liked as well.
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Tally
March 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM
I like JGS. But his long hair was not the best look for him. Plus, he has been doing the same roles or at least roles that seem the same, he is getting typecasted and that is not good. Yes, he is more popular now, but I don't like the box he is getting stuck in.
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4 Aneleh
March 8, 2012 at 5:30 AM
I don't know if he really cut his hair, he still has that little ponytail, but the hair has been styled differently here. I wish he sported a shorter hairstyle like he did way back when.
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dianetic_20
March 8, 2012 at 6:47 AM
I think so too... It's just styled differently like in this mv of Team H... I don't like the gold jacket on this video...
http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/jang-geun-suk-reveals-cant-stop-mv-for-team-h
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Marina
March 8, 2012 at 8:49 AM
I didn't notice it before I read your comment, but you're right! (I admit, I was starring at the boots) What is this, a haircut fakeout, JGS!!!
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Aneleh
March 8, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Jang Geun Seok, are you playing us?
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Anime1234
March 8, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Just used a little styling mousse and voila...I think you may be right. If he needs to switch back and forth, it makes sense not to cut it versus wearing a wig. I do like him in shorter hair tho.
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5 Anonymous
March 8, 2012 at 6:01 AM
Love the edgier look for JGS, he is already so pretty that with long hair makes him look wayyyyy toooo feminine....been waiting for him to chop it off! Although the 70s hair cut wasn't too bad, it's was the length in MMM I had an issue with
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diorama
March 8, 2012 at 8:26 AM
JGS is one of those people who look disturbingly feminine in pictures...and then has this totally unmistakably masculine aura onscreen. That deep deep voice doesn't hurt, but when you see him in action there's no doubt that he's a guy.
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6 Mystisith
March 8, 2012 at 6:23 AM
A purely technical question : Did Korean guys already dye their hair in the seventies ? Was it the norm or was it exceptional ?
I love the fur boots (just hope it's synthetic fur though).
I hope Love Rain will be JGS comeback to serious and good work after all the wtf. I'll keep my expectations reasonable.
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7 Ace
March 8, 2012 at 6:27 AM
*sigh* Still not watching this.
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8 Cruelsummer
March 8, 2012 at 6:31 AM
I like JGS. I just wish he was a little cooler. Enough with the weird clothes and awful hair. I mean seriously...it looks like he has a pretty decent, healthy head of hair, why does it always look like an overly styled mess? His hair would probably look great if they just washed it and left it alone. With that being said...I am glad the ajumma mushroom cut is gone.
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canxi
March 8, 2012 at 12:32 PM
I think he had the BEST hair in this movie
http://asianwiki.com/The_Happy_Life
It was a pretty standard cut, but he looked really good with it. He was also really cool in that too.
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9 conan
March 8, 2012 at 6:37 AM
If you cover his head on the last picture, I swear it looks like a girl. Question marks are floating atop my head right now.
Anyways, with so many dramas premiering this late March, and also my mid-terms (yikes!), it seems like I can only choose one drama to watch. I'm sure you know what that is. Fashion King, for those who are wondering, but probably none are.
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autumnscribbles
March 8, 2012 at 6:57 AM
Heh, That's what I was thinking. It's probably the shoes...or the skinny jeans.
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JD
March 10, 2012 at 10:39 PM
I actually scrolled up to do what you did, and you're right. A man's head on a woman's body.
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10 Mel
March 8, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Had they chosen a different actress, I might have watched it. But seeing how an idol was castes once again, my interests have died. If drama beans decides to recap it, i think that's what I will stick to
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Marina
March 8, 2012 at 8:55 AM
As soon as they announced Yoona as the lead actress, my interest dropped drastically. I'm not trying to hate on her but I just haven't been impressed by any of her acting performances.
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K
March 8, 2012 at 9:52 AM
That's what I thought too. Fully on board dramabeans recap (if they do recap it) but not so much on the drama itself.
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11 Venus
March 8, 2012 at 6:55 AM
THANK DRAMAGODSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for this miracle!!!!
I'm not sold on this drama at all to be honest, but I'll watch 1st episode and see how this plays out.
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12 runawayflowerchild
March 8, 2012 at 6:55 AM
i'm pretty sure i own a pair of boots just like that......
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zsa
March 8, 2012 at 4:48 PM
yep...and I'm a girl...*sigh*
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13 mjfan
March 8, 2012 at 7:01 AM
its okay as long as he finally cut his hair short , I really loved his look in Beethoven virus , he was sooooooo fine and manly there >>>
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Cam
March 8, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Yups Yups!! :D Me 2 too ~ I can't stop drooling and staring at Jang Geun Seok's appearance cuz' he really look so handsome in Beethoven Virus pictures, hehe ~ ^__^
Ah, I am sure that all of JGS's fans would go crazy if JGS's haircut would be same like "Beethoven Virus" drama, haha! :D
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lucretzia
July 4, 2012 at 8:50 PM
yeah,right? Just grow his hair a bit longer,put on some weight and muscle and leave the cute,feminine stuff off.
And wow, he would be so blazing hot!
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14 Christy
March 8, 2012 at 7:08 AM
The pose in the last photo looks disturbingly girly. I don't exactly like his new hair but at least it's short.
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Southerner
March 8, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Agree..unfortunately his vibes/poses have been screaming feminine to often lately.What a waste...won't be watching.
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Coma
March 8, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Agreed!!
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15 QT
March 8, 2012 at 7:08 AM
FINALLY! its about time he cut it but the haircut reminded me of YB and also did he copy Hongki's hairstyle xD
Chocoball <3
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16 foraredrose
March 8, 2012 at 7:14 AM
I can deal with all sorts of crazy hair - just please please let the drama be good - after M3 and You're My Pet, he deserves something with a good plot!!
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Min
March 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM
I agree!! he has the talent... I just hope he gets to cultivate it with interesting dramas instead of forever getting stuck with sucky adaptations.
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17 Rovi
March 8, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Oh thanks god he finally cut his hair, it has been so long...!
Hope JGS and Yoona make a good pairing~ :D
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18 Bellamafia
March 8, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Just one thing I beg Director Yoon Seok-ho.. please don't make the drama super slow...
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19 Unnursvana
March 8, 2012 at 7:30 AM
I actually like this new haircut. I have been waiting for a very long time for him to cut his hair in some way
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20 Czmych
March 8, 2012 at 7:36 AM
hot chick, he is
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21 Altari
March 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM
I hope he does a sageuk next. Then his hair/fashion will be out of the equation.
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22 komase
March 8, 2012 at 8:01 AM
"This hair is really That's great"
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23 Lizzie
March 8, 2012 at 8:11 AM
LOL All I can say about the pictures:
D-I-V-A
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24 maldita
March 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM
At least he's not looking like an ahjumma anymore. Boy had that long hair for far too long.
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25 kdramafan
March 8, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Hi JB. Thanks for the movie info.
I think JGS's still got it. As in the hair. And the charisma.
Looks like we'll have to wait a little longer for him to embrace his man-side again.
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bluejunkie
March 8, 2012 at 5:29 PM
yeah..and we all wait for that time to come. haha.
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26 trotwood
March 8, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Is this really what men were wearing in Korea in the 70s?
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badmamajama
March 8, 2012 at 10:02 AM
lol i was thinking the same thing . LOL leave it to Jang Geun Seuk to meddle with the outfits
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Iviih
March 8, 2012 at 8:12 PM
He must be filming the morden days.
Have 70's days and modern days in this kdrama, don't forget^^
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27 Marina
March 8, 2012 at 8:43 AM
I actually like his haircut! And I'm not jealous of the soft waves like I did with his MSOAN hair! But I do like his furry boots :)
I don't doubt that he walked around Hokkaido tryingvto get recognized by the locals.
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A-M
March 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM
I'm glad I'm not the only one who is jealous of that hair. I want him to come teach me the ways of that bounce and shine!
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28 K
March 8, 2012 at 8:56 AM
I was all, Finally!, only to scroll down and see the same length only differently styled. And I have to agree with your comments, the boots should go. I mean, seriously?
P.S. I'm still not on board. But I hope it does well.
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29 royalfreshness
March 8, 2012 at 9:12 AM
praise the drama gods. but those boots? burn them please.
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30 DramaticTeacher
March 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Now I'm curious how the a-few-generations- evoluted YoonAh looks.
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31 momosan
March 8, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Reminds self not to be near JB when wearing earcuffs or Bajoran earrings...
I also own a pair of those boots, or very similar ones, which is probably a very frightening thing for their demographic, given that I'm old enough to be JGS's mother.
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32 Jenny
March 8, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Honestly they wouldn't have needed to hire a female actress for the second role, JGS is just as pretty so he could play all the parts.
But I'm still not watching, I would have but Yoona is not a good actress so I've decided to not to give into false hope regarding this.
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Mama J
March 8, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Laughing out loud at the thought of his next drama, where he plays all roles in the love quadrangle, plus appears as himself, singing in a club. And just to make it interesting, they'll intersperse cuts of his younger roles so he can play the child versions of the love quartet too.
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33 Maricel
March 8, 2012 at 9:45 AM
I don't think his hair is that short,i've seen him wearing that hair before. Actually i have a picture of his with the same haircut. However i don't mind...Have you seen his stare??? So intense. OMG!!!He is so perfect!! Yay!!!
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34 Noelle
March 8, 2012 at 9:46 AM
I hated his old hair. He looked like a cabbage patch doll. This I like. Even the earring.
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35 Stupidity
March 8, 2012 at 10:28 AM
I want to rip those shoes off of him.
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36 jojo
March 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM
I'm with you, JB. I'd like to pull his chain too...
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HallyuFan32
March 8, 2012 at 12:39 PM
is it bad to say that i want to bite him. lol. i know that sounds really wrong, but when you think about it...........it's actually make sense. lol. i've completely lost my mind.
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dom
March 9, 2012 at 5:02 AM
let's bite him together then :)
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37 ladyd
March 8, 2012 at 11:14 AM
when i saw that last picture, first thing that came to my mind was...those are MY boots! and...those look like...my jeans LOL
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38 canxi
March 8, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Those boots...
And YES. I TOO want to tug the earring. If that little dangly part is not meant for tugging I don't know what is.
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39 HallyuFan32
March 8, 2012 at 12:38 PM
ok, i have to say my honest opinion: JGS is too pretty to be a man. hahahaha.......... God is unfair for making him look that pretty. HE'S PRETTY THAN MOST WOMAN!!!!! if he were gay, then that would be understandable, but he's straight. WHO IN THERE RIGHT MIND WOULD DATE A MAN THAT LOOKS PRETTIER THAN THEM? i can't think of many women that look prettier than him. the are all either less pretty or equally pretty. hm......ok, maybe Taeyeon from SNSD. but that's about it, and i doubt she'd date him. lol.
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Min
March 8, 2012 at 5:21 PM
well it's pretty much the same thing as with Heechul... one of his besties... they're both so pretty that its hard to match them... but as long as they find their love pretty and cherish her then I don't think the girl needs to feel insecure about herself.
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40 cv
March 8, 2012 at 1:26 PM
He's hot! ^_^
I have no problem with his hair or his looks. :)
Can't wait to see Love Rain. I'm sure he's going to do great!!
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41 mimosa
March 8, 2012 at 2:25 PM
As a man, he has time for fur boots???
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42 Melissa :D
March 8, 2012 at 2:26 PM
FINALLY. kinda reminds me of his look from YAB, which i personally liked lol
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43 Yee
March 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM
OH YEAH! lol
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44 Cammaynn
March 8, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Thank gooodness! FINALLY!
Aiyhoo.....Finally.....This picture of JGS (his new hairstyle) reminds me of "You Are Beautiful" drama ~ he was awesome with changing different hairstyle....I really like it! \\ ^o^ //
*Soooo curioooous to watch this drama, of cooourse*
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45 ar_arguably romantic
March 8, 2012 at 4:13 PM
I don't like the new haircut but am super grateful he finally cut his hair shorter!
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46 MJP
March 8, 2012 at 4:27 PM
I wanna see his hair in a buzz cut like in Beethoven Virus. Totally awesome then, but he's aged just a bit by 4 years approx. so, I would like to see the more manly cut. I think he someone is typecasting either themselves or their actor.
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47 Min
March 8, 2012 at 5:14 PM
I like his hair^^ well the "rocker" one more than the other one... but his clothes... that jacket... those boots... they look like something I have in my closet....
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48 bluejunkie
March 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM
I don't really consider it as a haircut, more of change of style. I also think that it was just tied at the back or something like that. But yeah, hooray for changes!! Hehe.
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49 Momos
March 8, 2012 at 5:57 PM
For whatever comments there are... Me still love Sukkie to pieces.... My real Hallyu star, my Prince...
Looooooovvvvvvveeeeee JGS
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50 Dara
March 8, 2012 at 7:17 PM
O_O!
THe earring is def dated! Errgh !
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