5+ Female K-Pop Idols Who Fearlessly Joined A Divisive Bangs Hairstyle Trend
K-Pop idols frequently switch up their looks, from different hairstyles, lengths, and colors to makeup style changes and even wardrobe overhauls; K-Pop stars consistently keep up with or start all of the latest trends.
At times, idols have pushed their own comfort zone to try something new, especially when it comes to hair.
Within the last few years, multiple K-Pop idols have been sporting a divisive bangs hairstyle trend.
The hairstyle was worn for years and popularized in the 1950s, and the iconic actress Audrey Hepburn became the face of “baby bangs.”
“Baby bangs” have been met with mixed reactions among netizens, as it’s not the typical length bangs are worn.
Regardless, each of these female K-Pop idols have boldly rocked the trend and look gorgeous no matter what hairstyles they try!
1. NewJeans’ Hyein
NewJeans debuted with long, straight dark hair and have since worn a variety of fun styles. They’ve frequently experimented with funky hair extensions, gorgeous hair colors, and unique hairstyles.
Maknae Hyein frequently alternates between hairstyles without a fringe and styles with baby bangs.
With her model-like visuals, Hyein looks runway ready with the fashion-forward bangs trend.
2. Red Velvet’s Seulgi
Red Velvet‘s Seulgi wore baby bangs during the group’s “Peek-A-Boo” era in 2017 and has even worn them on a few occasions since.
With Seulgi’s striking visuals, she effortlessly pulls off the chic bangs.
3. BLACKPINK’s Lisa
For the majority of BLACKPINK Lisa‘s career, the fiercely talented idol has rocked blunt bangs.
Lisa debuted shorter bangs during the group’s recent BORN PINK concert in Riyadh. The adorable new look is fresh and chic on the BLACKPINK maknae!
Yes lilies go scream to our girl
ABU DHABI LOVES LISA#ليسا_تنير_ابوظبي
— aisa (@aisa10922554) January 28, 2023
4. HyunA
Popular soloist HyunA is not afraid to try new styles. During her “I’m Not Cool” and “Ping Pong” eras, she also rocked the baby bangs trend and easily pulled it off with her effortlessly cool style.
5. Minzy
Former 2NE1 member Minzy was known for wearing chic, blunt hairstyles, so it’s not surprising that she joined this choppy trend.
When 2NE1 had their surprise reunion at Coachella in 2022, Minzy cut her hair to match her signature 2NE1 style and fiercely wore the baby bang look.
6. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
Finally, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo joined the trend in the most iconic way; at Paris Fashion Week. As a representative global ambassador of the luxury fashion house Dior, Jisoo was sure to stand out when she appeared at Dior’s show.
Jisoo took her gorgeous doll-like visuals to the next level when she sported a high bun with baby bangs.
Jisoo was the main event with her glamorous, classic look, and drew many comparisons to Audrey Hepburn with her refined style and legendary baby bangs.
Bonus: Actress Kim Tae Ri
Actress Kim Tae Ri played the lovable and determined Na Hee Do in the popular 2022 drama Twenty Five Twenty One.
The actress transformed into a high schooler for her role, and her character wore baby bangs. The look perfectly suited the headstrong character, and Kim Tae Ri pulled it off effortlessly!
Check out more idols who have worn baby bangs in the past!
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