Man with 'bomb hair' gets scouted by idol agencies after makeover

An 18-year-old young man, who once shared his worries about severe curly hair, appeared with a completely transformed look during a return visit to 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller.' However, what drew even more attention than his physical change was his recent life, as he has been pursuing a new career path by discovering his talents and aptitudes following his initial appearance.

In the episode of KBS JOY's 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller' aired on the 10th, a special return episode featured notable past guests returning to the studio.

The most eye-catching guest that day was the young man who had previously shared his struggles with severe, unruly curly hair. At the time, he showcased a unique hairstyle due to his intense curls, but this time he appeared transformed with neat, straight hair. Seo Jang-hoon and Lee Soo Geun expressed their delight at his significantly changed appearance.

However, the changes in his life following the broadcast did not stop at a simple change in hairstyle.

The young man revealed that after appearing on the show, he attended a hair design academy but quit after only two weeks. He explained that being left-handed, the profession of a hairstylist was more difficult than he had expected.

He explained, “The academy teacher asked if I could succeed since most hairstylists are right-handed,” adding, “Most scissors are for right-handed people, and left-handed people have to place special orders.”

At this, Seo Jang-hoon and Lee Soo Geun pointed out honestly, “Isn't it just that you didn't want to do it?” Ultimately, the young man drew laughter as he admitted, “I think I had a strong feeling of not wanting to do it.”

However, giving up on one path did not mean giving up on everything.

Afterward, the young man began producing Reels videos by himself and uploading them to SNS. The response was better than expected, and he discovered new possibilities as content utilizing his unique hairstyle recorded high view counts.

He stated, “Because the views were good, I wanted to study video,” and revealed that he is currently studying with the goal of entering a video production major.

It turned out that the 'bomb hair' he once considered a physical complex became a powerful tool to promote his own content. He directly experienced that a characteristic he wanted to hide because it was different from others could become his own unique individuality in front of the camera.

Unexpected opportunities also arrived.

After his Reels gained popularity, the young man revealed, “I received calls from idol agencies and also from audition programs.” Although he did not join an entertainment agency directly, he did participate in auditions.

Having showcased his dancing and singing on-site, he brought laughter by recounting the situation: “I went and tried dancing and singing, but they just chuckled.”

Nevertheless, he did not easily give up. Although he is at an age where he does not yet know exactly what his strengths are, he appeared to be testing various possibilities to find a field he likes and can do well.

In his performance of dancing and singing in front of Seo Jang-hoon and Lee Soo Geun, the freshness of an 18-year-old was evident. While far from the image of a finished star, his clumsiness actually hinted at the possibility that he could become anything in the future.

He also shared his dating concerns. He showed the side of an 18-year-old still clumsy with love, honestly saying, “I want to date, but I don't understand a woman's heart.”

In the past, he visited 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller' carrying the physical worry of severe curly hair, but meeting him again, he was moving toward a new dream of video production by turning his individuality into content.

Quitting the hair design academy after two weeks might be considered a failure. However, in the process, he confirmed a path that did not suit him and discovered new possibilities by making videos himself, making it another starting point.

Above all, it is impressive that the young man, who once regarded his different hair as only a complex, is now utilizing that difference as content. Sometimes, the 'difference' we want to eliminate becomes our most powerful individuality.

At 18, his career, his love, and even who he will become are not yet decided. However, at least one thing seems clear: the bomb hair that once tormented him has now become the starting point that opened up new possibilities.