Bae Yong-joon: Long White Hair but Still a Handsome, Tall, Youthful Icon at 53

Actor-turned-entrepreneur Bae Yong-joon (53) has become a hot topic following a series of sightings in Singapore alongside his wife Park Soo-jin and the couple Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon.

Bae Yong-joon was wearing a hat and a mask, enjoying his travels in comfortable attire with his long, white-haired locks tied up. It was a completely different look from his days as a Hallyu (Korean Wave) star.

Following the release of photos, various reactions regarding Bae Yong-joon's physical transformation have emerged.

A netizen shared their sighting, saying: "I saw two families up close on a cruise. Aside from his hair turning white, he looked well-managed. His healthy, tanned skin was impressive. Unlike the photos circulating online, his actual appearance was much more natural and youthful. He was tall and had a unique aura. I understood why he is a celebrity. Seeing him in person, his handsome looks still stood out."

Bae Yong-joon is widely known as the protagonist who led the Hallyu (Korean Wave) fever, receiving great love across Asia through the drama 'Winter Sonata' in the early 2000s. In 2015, he married Park Soo-jin, formerly of the girl group Sugar, and they have two children.

It is known that Bae Yong-joon and Park Soo-jin have effectively retired from the entertainment industry.