Jang Geun-seok cuts his hair for Love Rain

118 March 8, 2012March 7, 2012

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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Tags: Jang Geun-seok, Love Rain

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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!!