Stray Kids’ Hyunjin stunned fans with a bold new buzz cut at the SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024 red carpet, replacing his iconic long locks. The transformation thrilled fans, who quickly took to social media to praise the fresh look.
One fan wrote,
"HYUNJIN’S HAIR OMG HE IS ABOUT TO START A NEW TREND 🙂↕️🤍"
"HWANG HYUNJIN LOOKS SO FREAKING GOOD WITH HIS NEW HAIR OMFG" said one fan.
"THIS IS GOING IN THE BOOK OF ICONIC HYUNE LOOKS FOR SURE" mentioned an X user.
"OMFG I NEED A MOMENT HWANG HYUNJINJDBDHJDIIEIJDBDKROODKNDN UR SO FUCK8NG HOT OH JEEZUZ CHRIST MOTHER MARY HELP ME!!!😭😭" read a comment on X.
Fans took to social media to rave about the idol's stunning visuals, emphasizing that his striking features make him effortlessly suited to any look.
"can we talk about how lethal his face card is tho. it doesn’t matter the hair style or hair color hyunjin has, he will ALWAYS serve looks and will ALWAYS be the blueprint" said one more fan.
"this man always chooses to gag us all near end of year schedules and i love that, HE CAN PULL OFF ANYTHING" commented one individual on X.
"face card is crazy he can pull off any hairstyle and haircut" mentioned a netizen.
Fans described the transformation as bold and powerful, with many expressing admiration for his ability to confidently embrace change.
"Hwang Hyunjin is not a typical idol. He is someone who just wakes up one day and think "What a great day to shave my head" and he proceeds to shock the entire industry with his look!!! I love this about him so much!!! He is so fucking brave for pulling sth like this!!!! 🤩🤩🤩" shared this fan.
"🔥🔥🔥This is so awesome! Everything suits him🫶🏻. He's not afraid to experiment. You wouldn't expect that from him😂 as they say, guess what I'll do😁 p.s. for all those who are unhappy in the future: hair is not teeth, it will grow back." added this individual.
Hyunjin stuns with buzz cut as SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024 promises star-studded performances
Hyunjin paired his new buzz cut with a stylish ensemble of black pants, a leather jacket, and a white shirt, accented by gold jewelry and striking earrings. After his appearance at the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon, he trended #7 worldwide on social media, the only K-pop idol in the top 10 per @viraltakes on X.
The event also boasts a star-studded lineup, including G-Dragon's much-anticipated return since 2016.
2NE1 is set to return to the Gayo Daejun stage after a decade-long hiatus, marking a highly anticipated moment for fans. Alongside them, Stray Kids will also showcase their performance as part of the 29 performances scheduled for the event.
SBS Gayo Daejeon, also called SBS Battle of the Bands, is an annual music festival broadcast by the Seoul Broadcasting System. The event began in 1997 and included an awards ceremony until 2006. The awards briefly returned in 2014 but were discontinued the following year.
The SBS Gayo Daejeon, held every Christmas season, is one of Korea's top year-end music festivals and a key holiday event alongside the MBC Gayo Daejejeon and KBS Song Festival. Renowned for its elaborate stages and iconic collaborations, it blends nostalgia with innovation, showcasing performances by top K-pop artists and attracting fans worldwide.
This year, the festival will be held on December 25 at Inspire Arena in Yeongjong-do, Incheon. It will be broadcast live on SBS, allowing global fans to join in.
Hwang Hyun-jin, born March 20, 2000, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer widely known as Hyunjin. He is a member of the South Korean boygroup Stray Kids, where he contributes as both a performer and lyricist.
He has collaborated with artists like Troye Sivan and Yeji of Itzy, and hosted Show! Music Core from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, Hyunjin has worked as a brand ambassador for luxury brands such as Versace and Cartier.