The Trendiest Korean Short Hairstyles to Get In On

Chic, on-trend, and most importantly, dripping with aegyo.

Eunice Lucero| August 30, 2019

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Rounder faces get more structure at the jawline with a blunt bob.

Blunt Bob

Another 1990s-issue style, this look features ends that are relatively straight and unlayered—giving rounder faces more heft at the jaw.

Bangs that lie just at the eyeline are most flattering.

Bowlcut

Edgy, directional and unironically retro, a bowlcut is a gender-neutral hairstyle that puts the spotlight on healthy, shiny strands.

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Experiment with other edgy, alternative shades too, like teal, lilac or blue. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Rose Gold Lob

South Koreans are adept at experimenting with new hair colors and trends. A rose gold lob is one of those Korean short hairstyles you can sport that’s both feminine and still rather ahead of the curve.

Reddish color tones are a big hit in Asian markets. Photo credit: Dvora

Burgundy Lob

Another big shade for fall, burgundy and auburn are hot hues for South Korean markets—the warmth in the shades pop against yellow undertones.

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A middle part makes it even more exciting. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Ombré Flip

Flipped hair gets an even flirtier twist with a caramel ombré at the ends.

An off-center parting gives this look a bit more polish.

One Length

A chic, elegant one-length bob is perfectly at home in more conservative or formal settings.

V is for very cool. ✌? Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Shag

Alternatively, you can also certainly show your individuality with a bright blonde shag—a super hot look that hits two trends at once.

Blow-dry this haircut inwards to avoid flyaways. Photo credit: Suzanne Cohen Photography

Concave Bob

Round baby-faced shapes can play up their (winsome cuteness) factor with a youthful—and still somewhat slimming—angled bob.

A slight tousled rumple texturizes a regular bob.

Stacked Bob

A stacked bob is similar to the concave bob, but with a tad bit more layering at the back. Add an extra something with a fluffy fringe.

Keep your ears free for those stylish shoulder-dusters.

Tucked Bob

Speaking of the ’90s, where would we be without the tucked bob? This look shows off those wispy, see-through bangs the best, while also keeping those ears free for this season’s trendy earrings.

The looser the blowout, the trendier.

Wavy Bob

A chin-length bob that has a bit of an air-dried curl at the ends is another trendy look that Korean short hairstyles have.

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The quirky appeal of this resurrected 90s look is not lost on us!

See-Through Bangs

When a Korean trend goes viral, it goes viral—so much so that you actually get a weird sense of FOMO if you don’t partake. The wispy, see-through bang, particularly when paired with Korean short hairstyles, is one of those super-fashionable looks that has overtaken the landscape in a major way.

We can totes see ourselves pairing this hairstyle with all of the ribbons. Photo credit: Suzanne Cohen Photography

Blown-Out Lob

Even lobbed lengths get the wispy-bang treatment, but this time in a more ladylike, grown-up rendition: paired with flirty, romantic curls.

A bright red lip gives just the right contrast to this babydoll vibe. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Blunt Bangs

Youthful looks reign supreme in this region, and this schoolgirlish concept of blunt bangs paired with a bob is still quite popular with those way past middle-school age.

Some may say that short hair has been one of the dark horses of this year in terms of trends, but honestly, we kind of saw this coming. After years of super-long extensions, over-the-top blowouts and waves and curls as far as the eye can see, it was certainly prime time for a palette refresh. We first flirted with the concept with some bangs, where we were able to play around with length without really sacrificing all that much. Then came that now-ubiquitous messy L.A. lob. Then came the ’90s redux—a wispy, staticky fringe, minimal layers—and then here we are, in blunt bob central. And you can believe that South Koreans, being the lightning-quick trend-adapters they are, were definitely one of the first on this retro-charming bob train.

Not to say that bobs are the only Korean short hairstyles making the hot circuit right now: Several iterations of cropped cuts have gone wildly viral, thanks in part to Asian celebrities, models and ulzzang (“best face”) influencers sporting the look. Scroll on to see if this trending look is one you’ll be bookmarking soon.