OG Male Idol’s Unrecognizable Transformation Flabbergasts Fans

After his idol contract expired, he took up acting and painting.

2005’s OG K-Pop boy group SS501 member Kim Kyujong‘s transformation has fans astonished.

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As SS501’s sub-vocalist, rapper, and lead dancer, Kim had a solid fanbase for his soft, gentle “prince-like” looks.

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But the latest photos of Kim have those fans doing a double take.

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Sporting a long, rockstar-vibe hairstyle…

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…and showing off his muscular build…

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…2024 Kim has gone viral among online communities like theqoo, where fans expressed absolute shock at how unrecognizable he has become!

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  • “Wow. He’s still good-looking.”
  • “It’s sort of like when the class president realizes how cool he can be.”
  • “He was the love of my life when I was in my 20s. Oh, I adored him so much. I’m grateful that he hasn’t changed much from how I remember him.”
  • “He looks so good [in the new style].”
  • “Whoa.”
  • “He looks so much better! Looking even more handsome.”
  • “So he was actually more of the grungy sexy type.”
  • “He looks great in his new style. How cool!”
  • “Wow… I think he’s totally my type now. Haha.”
  • “Kind of reminds me of his SS501-mate Park Jung Min, actually. LOL.”
  • “Whoa, what a stud. I thought the pictures were of Park Bo Gum for a second.”

Ever since 2010, after putting on their last performance under DSP Media, the five members of SS501 have not been active as a full group—though member Kim Hyungjun insisted the group never officially disbanded.

Did SS501 Ever Officially Disband? Kim Hyungjun Responds

Following his musical theater debut in 2011, Kim has continued pursuing his career in the entertainment business…

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Kim’s profile picture for his musical theater debut in 2011.

…including becoming an established artist.

Where are the other SS501 members? Read more below:

Where Are They Now? Here’s What Each Member Of SS501 Is Up To 18 Years After Their Debut

Source: theqoo
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