{
  "id": 8819118,
  "title": "Suzy's bold slicked-back look divides fans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/suzys-bold-slicked-back-look-divides-fans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260921/suzys-bold-slicked-back-look-divides-fans"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singer and actress Suzy, renowned in South Korea for her youthful visage, has incited varied opinions online following her appearance at a skincare brand event in Seoul's Seongdong District on Friday. Dressed in a pristine white blouse and minimalistic jewelry, it was her hairdo that garnered the most attention. Instead of her typical softer styles, Suzy opted for a sleek, back-combed hairstyle that showcased her facial structure and emphasized her petite face with sharp features. Suzy has long been admired for her appearance, earning the moniker \"nation's first love\" after her role in the 2012 film \"Architecture 101.\" Her recent hairstyle change, however, elicited an unusual mix of acclaim and criticism. While some praised her beauty regardless of her hair, others remarked that she \"pulls off slicked-back hair\" and declared, \"Everything suits her.\" Others expressed weariness at continually complimenting her beauty.",
  "summary": "Singer and actor Suzy, long known in South Korea for her soft, youthful image, has sparked divided reactions online after stepping out with a dramatically different slicked-back hairstyle. Suzy attended an event for a skin care brand in Seoul's Seongdong District on Friday, wearing a crisp white shirt paired with understated jewelry. But it was her hair that drew the most attention. Instead of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Singer Suzy's slicked-back hairstyle divides fans online.",
    "Back-combed hair emphasizes her facial structure and petite features.",
    "Opinions range from praise to weariness at constant beauty compliments."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Suzy's drastic hairstyle change has shifted the focus from her long-held reputation for softer styles to a more striking look that divides her fans' opinions on her versatility.",
  "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."
}