(G)I-DLE leader Soyeon has taken the K-pop scene by storm with her striking new hairstyle—a chic, ultra-short blonde cut that has fans buzzing ahead of the group’s much-anticipated comeback.
While Soyeon’s adventurous style isn’t new—she’s been frequently experimenting with short hair—this latest transformation has sparked quite the conversation across social media platforms.
Speaking of her new look during a May 24 appearance on JTBC’s Knowing Bros, Soyeon opened up about the surprising backstory behind her haircut, sending ripples of shock through fans and viewers alike.
Host Kang Ho Dong jokingly asked Soyeon if she had gum stuck in her hair, to which she surprisingly responded, “How did you know?” revealing that the unusual length was the result of an incident while filming a music video. She had to use gum for a scene, leading to her new edgy look.
“We actually put gum in my hair for our music video, and I had to cut it off. But how did you know? The music video hasn’t even been released yet.”
— Soyeon
This isn’t just any haircut for Soyeon; it’s a significant change that required her stylist to break out the clippers. She even mentioned, “It was even shorter at first.” Talk about commitment! Although the circumstances behind this switch weren’t entirely within her control, Soyeon has rocked the new look with her signature confidence.
For fans wondering about the recent transition in the group’s name from (G)I-DLE to i-dle, Soyeon has also addressed various speculations surrounding this change, which you can explore further in her recent interviews.
