The Importance of Hairstyle: How the K-Drama Villain’s True Look Emerges With a Simple Haircut

Kim Joong Hee is going viral for looking like two completely different people.

The controversy began after a netizen posted photos comparing his on-screen and real-life looks. The actor, known for roles in Marry My Husband and Squid Game, appears on-screen with thinning hair and a middle-aged style. In Marry My Husband, he sports a fading hairline and a less glamorous look.

Here he is in Marry My Husband:

But the real shock came from photos of Kim Joong Hee outside of filming. The actor looks totally different with full hair and a way more handsome vibe.

He also appeared in Squid Game as one of the organ harvesters, again sporting a not-so-glam haircut.

Netizens are stunned. They are questioning which image is the “real” Kim Joong Hee. Praise for his transformation is mixed with disbelief.

“What?????”
“I don’t know which side of him is real. No matter how many times I look, they don’t look like the same person.”
“Is this for real?”
“Huh???”
“How are they the same person? It doesn’t make any sense.”
“Which one is the real him?”
“Excuse me?”
“The hair and skin cosmetics team is incredible.”
“What???”
“I thought he was a good actor in Moving and Marry My Husband, but this is crazy.”

Comments from netizens

The viral post highlights just how much hair and styling can change an actor’s look.

What do you think? Is this the same guy or two different people?