Debate is raging over actress Song Ji-hyo's hairstyle.
Song Ji-hyo recently launched a personal YouTube channel and has been presenting everyday content including 'Ssong Makase,' where she personally cooks for guests. In the episode of 'Ssong Makase' released on the 2nd, close staff who handle Song Ji-hyo's hair, makeup and styling appeared as guests.
On regular occasions, Song Ji-hyo has showcased down-to-earth behavior and styling contrasting with her doll-like looks in everyday life, including on the SBS variety show Running Man. However, this double-edged sword has drawn both welcome and criticism from fans. Among them, Song Ji-hyo's past short haircut provoked intense controversy as a shocking change that went beyond bold to the point that people wondered whether the actor had cut it herself rather than a neatly trimmed short cut.
At the time she actually confessed that she had impulsively cut her hair while drunk, which caused shock. In response, Song Ji-hyo's hair stylist mentioned the 'short-cut controversy' as the most difficult moment. He recalled, "I never had a hard time. But if I had to pick, it was during the 'short-cut incident.' I got a text in the early morning. Unnie (Song Ji-hyo) said she had cut her hair. I thought it was a joke. She said she had just tied her hair and cut it. Then she came to my house a mess. At first, the ends of her hair even had a bit sticking out; it was a nightmare. We had to fix it somehow, but it didn't work, so we cut it in my bathroom for the time being."
Song Ji-hyo also reflected on the time, saying, "Then I posted photos and was bombarded. It was chaos," adding, "I should be the one to apologize for that." The hair staff explained, "If someone had been really mentally weak, they might already have gone over the brink. That was really big. How shocked the fans must have been. They said to return their paychecks." Song Ji-hyo again expressed gratitude, saying, "I'm glad you held on."
Those staff members hoped that Song Ji-hyo would learn to dress up. In particular, the staff echoed, "Please burn that damn hair clip," and "I want to hire a detective to steal it back," they shouted. When Song Ji-hyo strongly resisted, saying, "That's not allowed," the staff pleaded, "Do it at home. Not while working. When you go somewhere, when you go to work, please dress up a bit. Let's also look pretty when we upload to YouTube."
Nevertheless, Song Ji-hyo's love of hair clips did not stop. The clips naturally appeared even in summer vacation videos with a cooling concept. Since the shoot was at a valley for summer vacation and cooling off, it was a natural action, but accumulated fan dissatisfaction occasionally erupted. Some fans laughed, saying, "That damn hair clip is out again," while others appealed, "I know unnie is stubborn, but please let it go a little," "You don't have to dress like an idol. Just do the basics," and "You're ruining the portfolio of the Heme Co. team."
Song Ji-hyo's love of hair clips remains unstoppable. With her unpretentious charm, she is still loved on Running Man and YouTube, but now responses are increasingly polarized. Of course, she still boasts unchanged beauty and shines at official events. There are also fans who welcome her showing a humble daily life on YouTube.
But in an era when natural beauty is praised along with steady care and passion, when will the styling test for Song Ji-hyo, who continues to rely on a down-to-earth image, end? Fans also hope that Song Ji-hyo will not lose the shining moments within her unpretentious charm. We hope the long-time staff who accompany her for years can have their wishes reach her sincerely.
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