Short Hairstyles Are Chic For K-Drama Heroines In Fall 2015

Actress Moon Geun Young cut her hair short for the first time in five years for her upcoming role in the SBS drama, "The Village: Achiara's Secret."

On September 17, Newsen published a photo featuring the actress and her newly shorn locks.  According to the report, the last drama where the actress sported short hair was the 2010 drama, "Cinderella Sister." 

The 28-year-old actress who is known by the nickname, the nation's little sister, adopted the hairstyle to embrace the role of Kim So Yoon. So Yoon is an English language instructor who is assigned to a peaceful, small town that is known for its lack of crime. The tranquility of the provincial setting is upended when she discovers a dead body. 

"I wanted to show the viewers a concrete portrayal of Kim So Yoon," said Moon, in her statement published by Newsen. 

A representative for the production team at SBS also weighed in on her commitment to the role and willingness to embrace a new look. "Moon appears to have roughly cut her long hair because of on-going commitment and passion for the role," said the spokesperson.

As a star who is noted for her melodramatic roles, Moon is expected to deliver a strong performance in the murder mystery series. She is joined by BtoB's Yook Sung Jae who will take on the role of police officer, Park Woo Jae, a man who is hell-bent on solving the mystery behind the murders. 

While Moon Geun Young has wavy short hair for her upcoming role, Hwang Jung Eum takes on a curly, unkempt bob for her portrayal of publishing intern Kim Hye Jin in "She Was Pretty." Once a beautiful heiress, Hye Jin plays second fiddle to the hotelier, Min Ha Ri (Go Joon Hee). Ha Ri also sports a short hairdo, proving that there are alternatives to long, flowing locks. 

Kim Tae Hee embraced a different look for the second half of "Yong Pal." While she is known for her beautiful hair, she takes on a blunt cut as she seeks revenge against the people who ruined her life. 

Sistar's Dasom is also beautiful as a stylish redhead in "The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law." Her unconventional hairstyle differentiates the star from the traditional setting of the drama.