“Reply 1988” Actor Shocks Fans with Changed Appearance with Unique Hairstyle

On May 14, Koreaboo reported that Go Kyung Pyo, best known for his role in “Reply 1988”, had taken over Korean social media with his appearance at a promotion event for “Frankly Speaking.” He revealed a double chin and a round face, looking chubbier compared to his appearance at a press conference at the end of April.

Particularly, many netizens focused on his unique hairstyle. Many netizens believed that Go Kyung Pyo’s new hairstyle was inspired by two characters: Jin Joo (from “Reply 1988”) and teacher Chu Jeong Ho (from “The Glory”). Go Kyung Pyo also shared the story behind his new hairstyle: “Actually, I wanted to try the hime cut. I even prepared a sketch. Ideally, the side hair should reach the mouth to be a true hime cut. But in my case, the side hair stopped at the cheeks because it couldn’t grow any longer.”

In the past few months, Go Kyung Pyo has continuously been the center of attention with his dramatic weight change. Before taking over social media with his handsome appearance after losing weight at the “Frankly Speaking” press conference at the end of April, he once weighed nearly 100kg,

Back in February this year, when he was a guest on Junggigo’s talk show, Go Kyung Pyo shocked everyone with his chubby face. At that time, the actor revealed he weighed up to 93kg and expressed his determination to lose weight.

Go Kyung Pyo, born in 1990, officially debuted at the age of 20. He gradually established his name in Korea when he appeared in the popular TV show “SNL Korea” in 2012 and took on a supporting role in the sitcom “Potato Star 2013QR3” (2013). However, it wasn’t until 2016 that he gained international recognition thanks to the phenomenal success of the TV series “Reply 1988.” In recent years, the actor has continued to shine with the film “6/45.”

Source: K14