{
  "id": 16265882,
  "title": "Actor Park Bo-gum becomes a licensed hairdresser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/actor-park-bo-gum-becomes-a-licensed-hairdresser",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261024/actor-park-bo-gum-becomes-a-licensed-hairdresser"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Park Bo-gum has officially earned a hairdresser's license after passing a demanding national certification exam, with a success rate of only 20 to 30 percent. It required multiple attempts before he could achieve this milestone. The prestigious Korean technical qualification exam for general hairdressing was completed by Park tvN reported, just before the November premiere of The Village Barber 2. This accomplishment adds another noteworthy credential to Park's already impressive resume. Previously, Park had obtained a national barbering qualification while serving in the military.\n\nPark's latest license came after an initial failure in the practical portion of the test. Despite the rigorous nature of the examination, Park remained determined. During the first season of The Village Barber, he dedicated considerable time and effort to preparing for the hairdressing exam, even finding ways to practice perming his hair within his hectic schedule. Despite these efforts, he still did not succeed on his first attempt.\n\nUndeterred by his initial setback, Park did not give up on his goal. As he continued to balance his responsibilities for the show's second season and other commitments, he remained committed to his goal of becoming a licensed hairdresser. His perseverance paid off as he passed the exam on his second attempt. The qualification is widely recognized as challenging, with its average success rate hovering around the 20 to 30 percent mark.",
  "summary": "Actor Park Bo-gum has officially become a licensed hairdresser after passing a national certification exam with an average success rate of just 20 to 30 percent — and it took him more than one attempt to get there. Park recently passed Korea's national technical qualification exam for general hairdressing, according to tvN, ahead of the November premiere of \"The Village Barber 2\" (Bogum’s Magic…",
  "key_points": [
    "Actor Park Bo-gum earned hairdresser license after multiple attempts.",
    "National certification exam success rate 20-30%.",
    "Park achieved credential for \"The Village Barber 2\" premiere."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Park's persistence in overcoming a difficult certification process signals a deeper commitment to the technical roles he portrays, bridging the gap between his professional acting and on-screen characters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}