When we previously did this post with Kdrama stars, we noted just how much over the years from debut to now, the stars haven’t changed at all. In Kpop, that’s not really the case. It may be the frantic pace, it may be that the industry starts idols out so very young, it may be the crazy hair. Whatever it is? The differences between then and now are pretty epic. Or should we say Epik?
Epik High
Then 2001
Nice highlights there, Tablo. And what up with those props? Think someone just shouted, “Quick, just look natural”?
Now
Smooth boys, smooooth.
F(x)
Then 2009
That is possibly the most girly I’ve ever seen Amber ever look.
Now
The loss of member Sulli hasn’t held these ladies back!
Shinhwa
Then 1998
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Well. That’s a whole lot of unfortunate. Do you think any of them looked in the mirror and said, “Damn, I look hot.”
Now
Nice recovery. That is a collection of age appropriate man-ness.
Brown Eyed Girls
Then 2006
Not going to lie, I had to double check this picture a couple of times as I thought I had the wrong band picture. This doesn’t look like the Brown Eyed Girls we know, do they?
Now
There they are!
BigBang
Then 2006
Gah! I can hardly look at these babies with bad hair. They are so little!
Now
That’s more like it. Although Taeyang’s hair is still a little cringe worthy. Check it, T.O.P is showing full on skin! Neck skin, but a fangirl will take whatever she can get.
Miss A
Then 2010
Look at that Suzy, so adorable.
Now
Hello Ladies!
Shinee
Then 2008
Babies — all of them! I hardly recognize Key!
Now
It’s like all new shiny people!
Super Junior
Then 2005 (Are you ready for this? You may want to sit down.)
Oh. My. Junsu. THE HAIR. Oh, the hair. I can not take my eyes away and yet, my eyes now hurt. That’s a whole lotta hair product. Only Heechul manages to come through unscathed.
Now
Actually, this picture is a lie. Donghae, Eunhyuk and Siwon are all off doing their military service so their hair is a lot…less.
Wonder Girls
Then 2009
What a cute group of girls.
Now
They certainly seem to have shed the cute girl off them — and we’re not just talking the missing member. (One of the girls left the group to get married.)
TBXQ (DBSK)
Then
Look at that collection of pure, innocent guys. They had no idea what would happen to them in the future…
Now
As we all know, TVXQ isn’t around as a foursome anymore. We’ve got TVXQ the duo. (Both in the military now.)
The remainder of the group broke off and became JYJ.
APink
Then 2011
Yep. That’s a girl kpop group. Nice sneakers, ladies!
Now
This picture proves that Kpop girl group members have never actually eaten ice cream.
Seo Taji and the Boys
Then 1993
Wow. Yeah, there aren’t really any words to describe this.
Now
Seo Taji and the Boys aren’t actually together anymore. Though crazy popular they were only together for a band for about 3 years. Seo Taji though continues on to be a crazy popular and mysterious artist which periodically pops out of obscurity to put out a hit CD.
Recognize one of those boys? No? It’s none other than the head of YG Entertainment Yang Hyun Suk!
BTS
Then 2013
Okay, so they haven’t been around for that long, but they are young enough that just a few years can make a difference. Look at Rap Mon, look at that hair! Jimin looks so young! Jin looks completely different! Suga looks really good in black hair! V? Well, V looks exactly the same.
Now
Girls Generation
Then
Okay, I’m surprised here, I thought there were more members than this.
Now
The loss of a member hasn’t slowed this group down.
CNBLUE
Then 2009
Look how little they are!
Now
Awww….our boys are all grown up!
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