Korean beauty icon Son Ye-jin, long praised for her sophisticated aura and graceful charm, debuted a new bob haircut, leaving fans shocked and divided.
In her latest Instagram photos, Son Ye-jin sports a shoulder-length bob, sunglasses and a casual outfit of a simple T-shirt, joggers and slippers that radiates a carefree, youthful energy.
Her caption was a short, cheerful note inviting fans to meet her at the movies this weekend, but all eyes were on her dramatic new look. Many praised her for her confidence, while others felt the change didn’t bring out her best features.
“She looks so different, like a completely new person!” one fan wrote, while another commented, “Please bring back the long hair! That’s the son Ye-jin we fell in love with.”
Over the course of his career from Crash landing on you TO Something in the rain — Son Ye-jin is known for her long, soft, flowing hair, which perfectly frames her elegant face and enhances her calm, feminine image.
Experts and netizens noted that the new bob, while trendy, may not complement the narrow shape of her face, saying it hides her signature side profile and delicate jawline.
One beauty columnist even noted: “Her long hair is part of her brand, cutting it short is like toning down the shine that made her timeless.”
Interestingly, other Korean actresses of her generation, Song Hye-kyo, Jun Ji-hyun, and Kim Tae-hee, are currently embracing short hairstyles with great success. Song Hye-kyo popularized the “Boy Bob”, which fans call “the ultimate haircut that revives youth”.
Jun Ji-hyun’s sharp bob adds to her confident and elite aura, making her look effortlessly powerful. Kim Tae-hee, known for her gentle image, once stunned fans in 2015 with a luxurious bob that many still call “the haircut everyone should try at least once.”
Although Son Ye-jin’s new look seems experimental, it demonstrates her willingness to evolve, even as it challenges her established image.
Whether fans love it or not, Son Ye Jin’s bold bob proves that true beauty isn’t just about perfection, but also about confidence and reinvention. Yet, for many, her long hair remains the quintessential symbol of Korean elegance.
Sources: kenh14
