Cha Seung-won shaves his cow mustache
by javabeans
HA! Cha Seung-won has finally shaved off his facial hair, showing off his new clean-cut image in a photo he uploaded to his me2day account on the 15th. Cha wrote the accompanying comment: “I’ve cut off the facial hair at last. You’ll be able to find out the reason by watching Episode 5. I’m Dokko Jin!”
The “cow” descriptor comes from the fact that the shape his hair made was the Korean word 소, meaning cow, as pointed out to Dokko Jin in Best Love’s Episode 3 by Ae-jung’s nephew. Ever since, Jin has been self-conscious about it, going so far as to cover up his face when talking to Ae-jung — it’s one of those things you may have never thought of, but once you see it, you just can’t un-see it.
I just love that the proud movie star is motivated to fuss with his appearance because of a crush on a girl. It’s exactly the thing Hwang Tae-kyung (Jang Geun-seok) did in an early episode of You’re Beautiful, when Mi-nyeo expressed a preference for his older hairstyle, only to have him immediately go to the salon to bring it back. And then go through verbal backflips to explain that he changed it because HE liked it, not because she had anything to do with it AT ALL. Can’t wait to see how Jin explains the change.
Granted, the 소 was much more pronounced in Athena (below, left), when it had practically had a life of its own. It actually doesn’t look so bad in Best Love, but I’ve been wanting to see him clean-shaven for so long that I’m doing a little happy dance now. Thank you, Hong sisters!
Episode 5 airs on Wednesday, May 18.
Via Sports Chosun
RELATED POSTS
Tags: Best Love, Cha Seung-won
![[Beanie Recs] Feel-good fantasy?](https://d263ao8qih4miy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BeanieRecs.jpg)
![[Beanie Review] A Virtuous Business](https://d263ao8qih4miy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AVirtuousBusiness_reviewb.jpg)
Required fields are marked *
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
51 Eunha
May 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Yum. He looks so good. >.<
Required fields are marked *
52 So3
May 15, 2011 at 8:48 PM
When CSW did his Armani ad earlier this year there's one shot with shaving cream covering his mustache and i was already thinking "geez this man looks real young without the mustache!!"
and now with the cow gone CSW looks like 10 years younger. who would think that he's a 40+ man??? just plain hotnessssssssssssssss
Required fields are marked *
53 letmeeatcake
May 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM
OMG he looks 20 years younger.
WOW
Required fields are marked *
54 gingercake
May 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Nooooooooo :( give me he 'cow' look back! but i still support u CSW *fighting* :)
Required fields are marked *
55 marie
May 15, 2011 at 9:13 PM
I prefer him with facial hair I think he looks HOT with it.
Clean shaven he looks ordinary.
Required fields are marked *
MJP
May 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM
He absolutely, positively, definitely could NEVER EVER look ordinary!!! :-)
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 16, 2011 at 7:56 AM
agree. though i miss the cow :(
Required fields are marked *
ding dong
May 16, 2011 at 9:53 AM
AMEN to that!!
Required fields are marked *
56 Anvesha
May 15, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Lol!!!!!!!!! Omg love it! And brigs back memories of Hwang tae kyung!
Required fields are marked *
57 Christy
May 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM
wow, he looks even hotter! can't wait for episode 5!
Required fields are marked *
58 ananke
May 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM
Now Hong sisters, let's take care of this modified bowl cut that has attacked every head in town! Make's heads look so big- no balance. The best part, i guess, is fads come and go so quickly in Seoul
Required fields are marked *
59 hermosa5790
May 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM
LOL! cow no more. I prefer him being freed from that impertinent cow! YAY!
Required fields are marked *
60 bd2
May 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM
CSW is killin' it as DJ in "BL" - the manic laugh he does is over-the-top but so hilarious.
CSW needs to do away with that hairstyle (where the bangs are longer at one side); it's not a great look and he's had it for too long.
Required fields are marked *
61 oppaslayer
May 15, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Never liked facial hair on men in general because I believe only a few can really pull it off, especially Asian men, but hot damn CSW and facial hair goes together like peanut butter and jelly...
http://www.oneasianworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/vision-of-style-vogue-3.jpg
Required fields are marked *
oppaslayer
May 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM
But I guess I'm okay with him shaving it off because he looks hot in anything...
Required fields are marked *
YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
May 16, 2011 at 5:10 AM
What about facial hair on a mouse?You think I'd look good with a moustache? Or a beard? Or both? I'm thinking of revamping my image. I've been cute for fifty years. I'm sick of being cute.
Required fields are marked *
62 nica
May 15, 2011 at 11:42 PM
I think whether with or without that mustache,he still looks HOT.
LOL!
^-^
Required fields are marked *
63 AkosiRhenz
May 16, 2011 at 12:15 AM
With or without i still Love Him ..
Required fields are marked *
64 DB5K
May 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM
No!!!! He looks so...naked (?) ....
Required fields are marked *
Sethe
May 16, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Oh, do NOT mention naked CSW. Some things are just so explosively HOT they should not be mentioned in polite company. I'm swooning...
Required fields are marked *
.........
May 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM
CSW!??!! Naked?? NAKED!!! *faint*
Required fields are marked *
65 news
May 16, 2011 at 1:50 AM
Thank goodness!!! He looked so oily with it :-D
Required fields are marked *
66 Rovi
May 16, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Waah, CSW clean-cut! Tho I still miss his image in "City Hall"
Actually, about the 소 thing, at first I thought it meant "small" (the hanja xiao in Mandarin, w/ or w/o the diacritics), d/t to the beard formation in CSW's upper lip...
Anyways, good thing it got clear...
Required fields are marked *
67 Kadict
May 16, 2011 at 2:30 AM
This's hilariouse and very funny drama, I laughed non-stop while reading the recaps. Can't imagine once I see this drama in DVD? Especially, the cow mastach. Can't help to wait for the recap of the next episode to come.
Required fields are marked *
68 meme333
May 16, 2011 at 3:00 AM
NOOOOOO i loved his facial hair it looks sexy on him
Required fields are marked *
69 alasam
May 16, 2011 at 4:45 AM
Awww, I kinda miss it, but he does look way younger and ridiculously hot without it. And word on the street is he passed it on to Eric Moon from Shinhwa...lol.
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/shinhwas-eric-to-debut-his-own-girl-group-stellar-in-june
Required fields are marked *
70 jelly
May 16, 2011 at 5:04 AM
I loved his stubble look because he looked so manly but he has such beautiful lips that I'm super glad he's clean-shaven :D
Required fields are marked *
71 carmz
May 16, 2011 at 5:43 AM
WOW, makes him look a lot younger.
Required fields are marked *
72 BJ
May 16, 2011 at 6:45 AM
It was hilarious when Ding-Dong pointed it out in the first place (as i don't know Korean)! He really is very good looking!
Required fields are marked *
73 Lea
May 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Ugh, no. He's one of a few Korean men who can pull off the mustache and looks good with it. It adds to his sexy charm. But maybe this is for the plot so I don't complain.
Required fields are marked *
74 antonia
May 16, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Nooooooooooooo. i want his cow backkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. i really don't like men with facial hair, but he's the only one who looks gorgeous and hotttttttt with it. Anyway he looks mighty fine cause he has a beutiful face (look shower scene in episode 1 of best love. and yes take your eyes off his abs. i'm sure it's hard but you can)
take a look and enjoy: http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l580/antoniazc/MySreencaps-Theshowerscene.jpg
Required fields are marked *
.........
May 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM
*drooling*
Dear Antonia, thank you, thank YOU!
and please keep it coming...
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 16, 2011 at 9:53 AM
don't worry i have a debt with second shower scene. as soon as i do my pleasant job (meaning taking screencaps of CSW's awesomeness) i'll share :P
Required fields are marked *
...........
May 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM
thank you :) getting giddy just imagining it csw+shower+boxer+thigh.
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 17, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Here you are:
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l580/antoniazc/Myscreencapsepisode4showerscene-2.jpg
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l580/antoniazc/Myscreencapsepisode4showerscene.jpg
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l580/antoniazc/Myscreencapsepisode4showerscene-5.jpg
Drool as you like :P
Sethe
May 17, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Oh.My.God!!! Antonia, those pictures are amazing! I feel almost like a voyeur, ogling the man practically naked, but it's awesome.
My heart is skipping beats and I'm feeling flushed and breathless... how can this man be SO HOT?
.................
May 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM
and THAT's my wallpaper this year!!
Thank you Antonia.
All these posts make me want to watch CityHall again.
antonia
May 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM
you're welcome
we don't make harm just looking at him, do we???
but sethe i have his face from episode 2 ending as my wallpaper. very inocent!!!!!
Sethe
May 18, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Oh, Antonia, how can you talk about an "innocent" picture of a man who's like sex incarnate?
Seriously, I don't know if it's just because he's older and more mature than all those little skinny pretty-boy 20-somethings (whom I appreciate, don't get me wrong), but the man just epitomizes HOT!
antonia
May 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM
sethe i know the man is the hottest thing ever!!!!! but to prove my inocence here's the link to my wallpaper (don't know wich site i found it): http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l580/antoniazc/54574425201105132021368159723417131_001.jpg
it's heartbreaking
Linda165
May 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Antonia, you're killing me with those pictures!
Sethe
May 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM
OK, Antonia, your pic is awfully sweet and innocent. Makes me just want to give him a big hug... and then... y'know, something more that might develop from a hug...
My wallpaper shows him smoking a cigarette with his big hand and displaying his sexy (although also kinda weird) tattoo. Guess my taste is not so innocent, huh?
antonia
May 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Linda165, i know they're killing!!!
Sethe may I volunteer myself for the consolation hug?
Ha ha, I guessed what pic you are talking about :P.
to be honest I live with an aunt and I’m always lending her my laptop, so I have to keep appearances ;)
Sethe
May 18, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Hmm... I don't know how old your aunt is, Antonia, but I can't imagine a woman who would not appreciate the virile, sexy, hot attractiveness that CSW exudes. Yeah, words fail me when I try to describe him... :)
antonia
May 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM
ha ha you convinced me
75 diana
May 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM
i wish.... the cow will stay in the barn happily..for good!
Required fields are marked *
76 rainee
May 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM
this plot device of disappearing facial hair reminds me of the same thing from ShaespeaREtold: Much Ado About Nothing.. I love it in that movie so I'm hoping I'll love it here.. but something tells me CSW alone would make it up for it.. <3<3<3
Required fields are marked *
77 LimaBrains
May 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Even though I'm in the minority, I'm glad I'm not the only one mourning the death of CSW's facial cow hair. I didn't watch Athena but LOVED LOVED LOVED his 'stache in City Hall. Doesn't it just set him apart from other actors? I mean it's just so....manly! haha
After watching all of City Hall this weekend, I officially think CSW is the the SEXIEST man on the planet! So I'll take him with or without the facial hair :)
Required fields are marked *
ding dong
May 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM
just last weekend? geez take a line lady..
Required fields are marked *
LimaBrains
May 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM
I know right??!
I apologize and hope I may be forgiven for my lateness -__-
Required fields are marked *
Sethe
May 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM
City Hall was fantastic -- a good story AND Cha Seung-won!!! -- but you really shouldn't miss (at the very least) his love scene in Athena. I think it's episode 10. REALLY makes me swoon...
Required fields are marked *
LimaBrains
May 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM
While I'm tempted to watch anything Cha Seung-won breathes on, I heard Athena was soooo boring. If the love scene is worth it, I'll definitely watch hehe!
Required fields are marked *
Sethe
May 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Well, my problem with Athena was that the main leads weren't sympathetic or believable characters -- I didn't really like them or care about what happened to them. But if you only watch the scenes with CSW, then it's an excellent drama! :)
Required fields are marked *
LimaBrains
May 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM
LOL! Ok I will take that into consideration :) (by that, I mean I'm going to watch it fer shur)
antonia
May 17, 2011 at 6:58 AM
i'm watching athena now (episode 9) i don't know if it's because i had so low expectations about it (with so many bad comments around) but i'm finding it very thrilling and entertaining... and CSW is soooooooo hot. hottest ever (seriously i can't focus when he's on screen)
Required fields are marked *
78 Elena
May 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM
The hair NEVER moves. It's not natural that the hair never moves. If you have seen him in something where there is action or romance AND the hair moves, please let me know. Cause ... I think it looks like a comb over.... something.
Required fields are marked *
ahjummabunny
May 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM
it moves! I don't think he's balding. see the photo iamyournoona posted. even if he was bald I wouldn't mind. my brain is warring on itself. on the one hand it's impossible for anyone to be so amazing and on the other how can he not be amazing?
Required fields are marked *
Elena
May 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Well - i am with you there... when a guy oozes romance like he does it doesn't matter if they have hair or not.
but - in the gif... the back half moves... the front half does not. I have to check this out some more.
Thanks :)
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM
watch the almost ending of City Hall episode 4. Samsooki made a funny gif of it: http://www.dramabeans.com/2009/07/city-hall-episode-4/
that scene was so fun, it's impressed in my mind
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
i'm laughing just watching the gif
Required fields are marked *
aznative
May 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Ahh...I just decided to go watch "City Hall" again. Thanks for posting the link. I think Cha Seung-won is charming.
Required fields are marked *
aznative
May 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Enjoy this MV of "City Hall"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcOwtkQz-ds&feature=related
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM
thanks for sharing. i just rewatched CH before best love began. but you made me miss it: i want to watch it again.
the love story between Mi rae and Jo Guk is the best ever!!! and even when it had scenes that break my heart to pieces (though i love them) this drama is the only one that makes me happy. some dramas makes me laugh but when MR & JG are happy all i want is to laugh and clap and jump and smile... and i am happy with them!!!!!!
MJP
May 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM
antonia,
I want to thank you and Samsooki for revealing to me which episode has "The Kiss" it it! I have asked and asked on the OT and no one would tell me.
Muhahaaaaaaa Now I know!!!!!!
And I found out without having to watch all of the episodes!!!!
Yippee!!! I won a free-time prize!!!!
Required fields are marked *
.................
May 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM
No, you're not, That's not the Kiss that everyone talks about :P
Required fields are marked *
ahjummabunny
May 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Ms. MJP!
Don't live your life in this way! That is cheating!
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM
"The Kiss" is the kiss in the car episode 14. there are more kisses, and i love them all. but The Kiss is in episode 14. episode 14 also has the blocking the sun scene wich made me fall for Jo Guk and is similar to episode 4 ending of Best Love.
but you must watch all the episodes cause they're Great!!!!
Required fields are marked *
MJP
May 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Thanks!!!
79 Lenita
May 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM
is he wearing a bolero in that top picture? *squints*
Required fields are marked *
80 fun²
May 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Actually, I think the cow reference goes waaaaay back. Even in City Hall, Mi Rae tells a cow that it reminds her of someone... And there was a hilarious scene where CSW moo-ed, and it was NG-ed too as KSA burst out laughing!
City Hall was the first I saw of him and it's one of my favourites since, but trouble is he kept reminding me of Jo Guk while in Best Love. Shouldn't be a prob now.
*if only I have the will power to not watch this until it's fully subbed*
Required fields are marked *
antonia
May 17, 2011 at 6:55 AM
i remember now. when i watched CH i didn't understand the cow reference, i got she's talking about Jo Guk but didn't know why. Now i understand it all. thanks!!!!
Required fields are marked *
81 doozy
May 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Yay! Now I'll finally be able to watch Cha Seung Won the actor and not Mr. Goatee.
Required fields are marked *
82 Carinne
May 16, 2011 at 4:29 PM
I miss seeing the 'cow' around, already. He's very hot nonetheless.
Required fields are marked *
83 Barbara Starks
May 16, 2011 at 5:02 PM
The whole mouse and bunny comments was so freakin funny, the mouse don't have to wait long for Lee Da Ha she quit Ripley mid way. Sorry they said cheese taste the best age but waiting for Lee Da Ha would take a split second.
Required fields are marked *
84 almontel
May 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM
i couldn't stop laughing when he was called 'cow' by little DingDong!!! sooooo funny!!!
i do love the Hong sisters...you're right it was a bit similar to Hwang Taekyung going to the salon right after GoMinam told him she preferred his hairstyle from when they started...ke ke ke...
i also want to see a clean shaven DokJin....
omo, the Doctor is quite handsome too!!!
Required fields are marked *
85 froggyqueen
May 17, 2011 at 6:05 AM
OMO...he doesn't look like 40 years old. my gosh he's really hot. how do koreans maintain their baby faced? what's their secret, I really want to know.
I was really hook in Greatest Love. I'm really laughing out loud whenever I see Dokko Jin and Ae Jung. lol.
Required fields are marked *
86 Retta
May 17, 2011 at 8:52 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it will return. I know it!
Required fields are marked *
Retta
May 17, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Is this man FINE or what!!!!
Required fields are marked *
87 mtoenlob
May 18, 2011 at 12:02 AM
If his expressive eyes mesmerized you, the facial hair has made CSW more irresistible. HOT indeed!
Required fields are marked *
88 shin mi rae
May 18, 2011 at 5:23 AM
noooooooooo. me wants some pornstache.
Required fields are marked *
89 ahjummabunny
May 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM
I wonder what he smells like is there a fan meeting I can go to? I'll probably faint before I even get into the building he's in but then he might piggyback me!
Required fields are marked *
90 mai
May 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM
I like the hair on his face... *sighs...
Required fields are marked *
91 ChaSungWon Rep
May 28, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Why the heck did he shave it off just becuz of some dummies who cant stop lookin at gay lookin boys so real men to look like a gay lookin boy freak!!!!!
this makes me so mad he was like the asian johnny depp
and he does look like a cow. I know it's hard to accept manly lookin men in asian but chasungwon looked the freakin best b4 he shaved it off.... and he still don't look like a pretty boy so stop tryna make him look like a fag!
YOU PEOPLE RUINED HIM!
Required fields are marked *
92 ChaSungWon Rep
May 28, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Why the heck did he shave it off just becuz of some dummies who cant stop lookin at gay lookin boys and want real men to look like gay lookin boy freaks!!!!!
this makes me so mad he was like the asian johnny depp
and now he does look like a cow. I know it's hard to accept manly lookin men in asian but chasungwon looked the freakin best b4 he shaved it off.... and he still don't look like a pretty boy so stop tryna make him look like a fag!
YOU PEOPLE RUINED HIM!
Required fields are marked *
93 azuretash
June 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM
aww...i miss the 'stache!!
Required fields are marked *
94 Aslinn
June 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM
I don't normally care for facial hair ...but he exudes gorgeously dark masculinity. All the pretty boys are nice..but it's the difference between a tabby and a JAGUAR.
Required fields are marked *
95 shizukabbie
November 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM
he's really cool with his mustache ! OMG I LOVE HIM BADLY (*screeminggggggggggg YEAH !!) ^^!
Required fields are marked *