‘Ballerina’ Star Kim Ji Hoon Decides To Maintain His Long Hair for THIS Reason

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BY Shai Collins Oct 16, 2023 10:53 PM EDT

Kim Ji Hoon revealed the reason for maintaining his long hair and how it helped him in his career.

Curious about what the actor said? Then read on!

Kim Ji Hoon Reveals Reason for Maintaining His Long Hair

Kim Ji Hoon established a unique image that immediately captivated the viewers, thanks to his iconic long hair.

In his recent variety talk show appearance, the "Love to Hate You" star revealed the story behind his unique look and the reason for maintaining his long hair.

On October 10, the cast of Netflix's newest film "Ballerina" Jeon Jong Seo, Kim Ji Hoon, and Park Yoo Rim made a special appearance on the famous YouTube show "Salon Drip 2."

In the middle of the interview, Kim Ji Hoon shared why he chose to maintain long hair for his acting roles.

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According to the breakout star, there was a time when he was having a hard time as an actor. The celebrity explained that he used to have a clean-cut, like an office worker image, which limited the types of roles he could get.

After some realizations, the "Flower of Evil" star decided to change his image in the media. However, it took him longer than he expected to get the opportunities he wanted.

Since it was difficult for him to receive acting projects, Kim Ji Hoon had taken a break from the entertainment spotlight for almost two years. He shared that during those years, he faced financial difficulties.

The actor further explained that he used all his savings and his hair grew long because he didn't even go to a hair salon. Fortunately, he received a call and had the chance to portray a character who had just woken up from a coma in "Flower of Evil," and his long hair made perfect sense for his comeback role.

As the talk progressed, Jang Dong Yeon commented on Kim Ji Hoon's journey for making the right choice of having the courage to grow his hair and restart his acting career.

Furthermore, the actor was grateful to be part of a wonderful project, "Ballerina."

"'Ballerina' is an incredible work and it's an honor for me to be part of it. It is a very stylish and trendy project."

Meanwhile, Kim Ji Hoon is returning to the small screen as he is expected to appear in Seo In Guk's much-awaited series "Death's Game."

Since he made his acting return in 2020, the 42-year-old actor has been starring in multiple Netflix projects including "Money Heist: Korea- Joint Economic Area Part 1 & 2" and the rom-com series "Love To Hate You," where his on-screen bromance with Yoo Teo was enjoyed by the viewers.