Why did Stray Kids' Hyunjin shave his head? A complete summary of the reason, the history of his dramatic visual transformation, and even his past styles!

A comprehensive look at Stray Kids' Hyunjin's dramatic visual transformation from 2023 to 2025, including his blond shaved head, wavy black hair, and green shaved head. This comprehensive guide details his hairstyle history, including 20 photos posted on Instagram, the behind-the-scenes look of his shaved head that became a hot topic in the music video "CEREMONY," his latest black hair look, and Stay's reaction.

table of contents

1. Why Hyunjin's "visual transformation" is attracting attention

2. The trajectory of hairstyles depicted in 20 photos posted on Instagram

3. How did the 2025 symbol, "Green Shaved Hair," come about?

4. Stay talks about her real reaction to her "visual evolution"

5. The appeal of her latest black hair look and dance challenge

6. Why Hyunjin's visual transformation continues to be loved

7. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

8. Summary

1. Why Hyunjin's "visual transformation" is attracting attention

Since his debut, Hyunjin has been known as a member who has undergone dramatic style changes to match the worldview of his songs. In particular, from 2023 to 2025, the range of his hairstyles and looks expanded significantly, to the point that fans began to talk about it as "Hyunjin's beauty transformation period."

In June 2025, he posted a collection of 20 old photos on Instagram, sparking a surge of comments saying, "The change in his appearance since last year is amazing." It wasn't just a change in hairstyle, but a "story of beauty" that captured his fans' hearts, conveying his sensibilities, sense of beauty, and the background of his activities at that time.

2. The trajectory of hairstyles depicted in 20 photos posted on Instagram

This post featured a mix of photos taken between 2023 and early 2025. Starting with the first, artwork-like image, the photos encapsulated his diverse range of expressiveness, including shots of him with a shaved blonde head, natural black hair that appears to be before makeup, long, wavy hair, a half-up look walking the streets of Milan, and a style in which he wears his long hair slicked back and thin-rimmed glasses.

Rather than being in chronological order, the album is structured as if it captured the "feelings of that time," allowing fans to experience the feeling of going back in time from Hyunjin's perspective. In particular, the visual change from shaved blonde to wavy black hair to long, slicked-back hair goes beyond a simple change in appearance, giving the impression that the work and sensibility are linked.

▶ Hyunjin's major style changes (2023~2025)

season	Hairstyle	Features
2023	Natural black hair	A soft image that highlights the translucency of bare skin
2024	Long wavy hair	Wet waves create an air of ennui
Late 2024	Long hair slicked back × Glasses	A cool and playful look
June 2025	Blonde shaved head (monochrome)	Impressive visuals that highlight the beauty of the skeleton
October 2025	Green shaved hair	A challenging style that matches the concept of the music video "CEREMONY"

3. How did the 2025 symbol, "Green Shaved Hair," come about?

In October 2025, Hyunjin shocked many fans when he posted a photo of himself with a bright green shaved head on Instagram. This visual was prepared for the music video shoot for "CEREMONY," a track from his fourth full-length album, "KARMA."

"CEREMONY" is a powerful song with the theme of a "celebration of victory," and the music video begins with a scene of Hyunjin actually shaving his head. It's a bold move to fully express the worldview and character of the song, and considering that Hyunjin himself said in a past stream that he wanted to have green hair, it's clear that it was a style he achieved with strong will.

When this green shaved head was revealed, comments such as "He looks like a real Roronoa Zoro" and "He looks just like the perfect anime character" flooded social media, with many people commenting that shaving his head makes his small face and beautiful bone structure stand out even more.

▶ The relationship between "CEREMONY" and Midoribozu

element	Content
Song Theme	Victory, Challenge, Confidence
MV Features	The beginning features a "head shaving scene"
The meaning of Midoribozu	Iconic visuals that combine the concept with his sensibility
Fan reaction	She has been praised with comments such as "It suits her so well" and "Her visuals are so striking"

4. Stay talks about her real reaction to her "visual evolution"

The Instagram post and social media posts have received a wide range of comments, with many saying things like, "I miss Hyunjin with long hair," "I love the natural shots," "His sensibility is beautiful," and "The KICKBACK background music is the best." It was surprising how even though the atmosphere changes dramatically depending on the type of photo, each style suits him so well.

In addition, many people commented on his consistent attitude of "sharing what he thinks is good with his fans," with comments such as "his posts themselves are like works of art" and "I'm glad he shares his worldview."

5. The appeal of her latest black hair look and dance challenge

Stray Kids' official social media account posted a dance challenge video featuring Hyunjin, who now sports long black hair and glasses. He performs moves like blowing kisses, making paws, and forming hearts, showing a soft and cute charm that contrasts with his wild, shaven image in the music video, captivating fans.

This video symbolizes Hyunjin's multifaceted nature, not only displaying his powerful artistic expression but also his everyday, approachable side.

6. Why Hyunjin's visual transformation continues to be loved

The reason why Hyunjin's visual transformation continues to garner support is more than just a change in appearance. His deep understanding of his work, his self-production skills, his sensitive sensibility, and his sincerity in sharing his worldview with his fans are what make him special.

Possessing the physique and aura that suits any style, his constant challenge to find new forms of expression has elevated him to the status of a "living art."

7. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. When was the green monk photographed?
It was released in October 2025 and was taken during the filming of the music video for "CEREMONY."

Q2. Why did you choose the bold style of shaving your head?
This was to express the theme and worldview of the album "KARMA," and it was also because he had previously said that he wanted to try green hair.

Q3. When were the 20 photos on Instagram taken?
The photos posted are a mix of photos from 2023 through early 2025.

Q4. Which style has been particularly talked about?
The blonde shaved head, wet waves, and green shaved head caused a big stir.

8. Summary

From shaved blonde hair, green shaved hair, wavy black hair, to long slicked-back hair, Hyunjin's hairstyles are a constant stream of changes packed with "challenge, sensibility, and worldview." The photos posted on Instagram vividly convey his journey and aesthetic sense, and his latest black-haired look adds a soft charm.

Every moment is fresh, every style is captivating. Hyunjin's visual transformation will continue to captivate Stay fans around the world.

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