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If you’ve been keeping up with the latest K-dramas, you might have noticed that one specific hairstyle has been constantly spotted on K-drama stars recently!

Our favourite male leads all seem to be rocking carefully curled bangs and voluminous, fluffy tresses, a style that elevates their look and draws everyone’s attention when they appear on screen.

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If you want to emulate this hairstyle and get the same captivating aura as everyone’s beloved K-drama oppas, this guide is for you!

We’ve got tips for styling your hair and getting the right haircut to rock this look, as well as K-drama actors with luscious locks that you can get inspiration from. Read on to find out more!

The Two-block Haircut

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This particular hairstyle isn’t just the standard one-length mop with a centre parting, or even worse, a bowl cut.

It’s called a two-block cut, where the “blocks” refer to the top and bottom sections of the hair!

The bottom “block” is cut shorter and styled neatly for a clean look. Meanwhile, the top “block” is left longer.

Having volume in the top section is key, as it allows you to easily experiment with different styles and adapt them to suit your desired look!

How You Can Achieve This Look

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Before you attempt this hairstyle, keep in mind that this cut will look best on those who already have a relatively long fringe.

Unstyled, it should roughly touch your lashes, so that it will fall around your eyebrows after styling.

At the hair salon, you may need to get an overall perm to boost your hair’s volume.

For your fringe, you can choose to perm it for convenience, or style it with a curling rod every day, which would need more time and effort. The choice is yours!

Tips to Rock This Hairstyle

Style To Perfection

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To get a hairstyle on the level of the K-drama leads we all know and love, you’ll need to put some effort into styling your hair.

Firstly, apply styling cream to add texture and volume, making it easier to tame your locks.

Use your fingers to comb your hair backwards and fluff it up. If possible, using a hairdryer to blow the top layer of hair upwards will help to create a voluminous look.

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Then, make sure to part your hair properly. Instead of doing a simple (and outdated) centre parting, try parting your hair asymmetrically for a more dynamic hairstyle!

Lastly, use a curling iron to create a C-curl. A C-curl can be achieved by curling your hair inwards, so that each side of your fringe looks like the letter “C”.

This is also known as a “comma” hairstyle, since the bangs look like commas.

Add Finishing Touches

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For a perfectly coiffed hairstyle that stays in shape all day, make sure to seal the look with styling clay or hairspray. To top it off, gently pull a few locks of hair away from the “commas”, or main part of the bangs.

If done correctly, this will give you a slightly messy and more natural look, elevating your hairstyle by making your hairstyle look less stiff and more effortlessly tousled.

K-drama Actors to Inspire Your Next Haircut

If this haircut sounds like the perfect next step for your glow-up, read on to get inspiration from everyone’s favourite K-drama hotties!

We’ve rounded up a list of stars who have been rocking this two-block haircut, so you can reference their pics to get the same trendy look.

Cha Eun-woo

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Cha Eun-woo’s hairstyle is one of the prime examples of this look! His hair is long at the back and his fringe is separated into charmingly floppy strands, for a relaxed and natural style that adds to his laid-back aura.

Song Kang

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Song Kang’s layered haircut adds texture to his hair and gives his hair an artfully mussed-up look. This hairstyle is perfect if you want a more striking style, reflecting your confidence and charm.

Rowoon

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Rowoon sports a shorter hairstyle that has a more defined parting to show off his flawless features! Yet, he still has the distinctive curled fringe that gives this look dimension and attracts our attention.

Lee Jun-ho

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Lee Jun-ho’s hair is parted in that precise asymmetrical way that is all the rage among celebrities now, giving it a more interesting look compared to the regular centre part.

His hair is also dyed a youthful light brown, which you can try out if you want to experiment with a new hair colour!

Kang Tae-oh

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Kang Tae-oh’s hairstyle has a slightly messy appearance that exudes charm, perfect for a casual day out!

The thickness of his hair elevates the look, giving it the coveted texture and volume that makes this hairstyle so flattering.

Lee Do-hyun

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Lee Do-hyun’s hairstyle is neater and combed perfectly to show off his smooth and glossy locks. This look is perfect for more formal occasions to give you a polished and professional look.

Nam Joo-hyuk

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Nam Joo-hyuk’s hair is a perfect example of the C-curl that is the highlight of this hairstyle! His fringe is curled inwards, so that his hair has a carefully-defined shape that adds volume and texture.

Ahn Bo-hyun

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Ahn Bo-hyun’s hair is left long, so that it can be shaped and styled into various hairstyles for any occasion. His hair has luscious volume that gives it a charming fluffy look, and it curls back slightly to add more dimension to this hairstyle.

Featured image credits: @eunwo.o_c/Instagram, @skawngur/Instagram.