It never gets old looking forward to an idol’s hairstyles and hair colours. Back in the prime of second generation K-Pop groups, an idol switching up their hairstyle or colour was considered the first spoiler for a group’s or a soloist’s comeback. It’s still a thing till today, as idols sometimes take extra care to hide their new locks under layers of beanies and caps to keep fans guessing what look their favourite idols would sport.

Female K-Pop idols have been experimenting with blonde hair for years. Among the numerous idols that have gone bright, there are the select few that really own the hair colour. Here, you’ll see 8 female idols that could have easily been natural blondes.

1. TWICE’s NaYeon

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Two months ahead of her solo debut, NaYeon stunned ONCE with cool blonde locks. This apparently has been overdue, as fans have been anticipating a blonde NaYeon for years. The hair colour suits her so well, you wouldn’t be able to imagine her as a brunette any longer. The way the light tone of her locks complement her creamy skin tone is absolutely gorgeous, too.

2. MOMOLAND’s JooE

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JooE is known for breaking the internet with her hair colour changes. And why not? The idol is a stunningly beautiful human being that can pull off anything that touches her body. Whenever JooE goes blonde, it’s almost like she becomes extra charming. Blonde JooE is everything adorable, fun, bright and joyous, and Merries are always here for that.

3. Jeon SoMi

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SoMi has been fully blonde since her ‘DUMB DUMB’ comeback, and at this point, only blonde SoMi exists. Her brunette days gave her girl next door feels, but her blonde persona oozes charisma, edge and class. She pulls off the colour that well, and who knows? Maybe blonde SoMi was the lucky charm that made ‘DUMB DUMB’ and ‘XOXO’ even more successful.

4. aespa’s Winter

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Seeing as Winter debuted blonde, it’s a given that she’s on this list. While she’s experimented with other bolder colour mixes and hairstyles, she still believes that blonde is her calling. For the most recent aespa comeback ‘Girls’, Winter came with an entirely new blonde look that was just breathtaking. Her short blonde bob is everything powerful and sophisticated, so much that’s airport fashion pics look more expensive because of her new blonde do.

5. fromis_9’s SeoYeon

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A lot of fans may not know that SeoYeon is a blonde veteran. She stays blonde for two comebacks in a row sometimes. SeoYeon’s short wavy light golden locks give her this fairy-like vibe, and her visuals aid in completing this look, too. Her soft blonde waves frame her face in an ethereal way, so much that you can’t ever unsee blonde SeoYeon even when she decides to dip her hair into the brunette world.

6. Girls’ Generation SooYoung

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SooYoung chose to go blonde recently, and it’s like it was bound to happen sooner than later. Her golden blonde hair complements her skin so well, and the colour brightens her already fun and fresh personality. Fans only hope they can get to see her golden tresses for much longer.

7. Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih

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Fans compared Bahiyyih to a Disney Princess because she effortlessly pulls off blonde hair. Kep1ians likened the idol to Aurora, explaining that her blonde do gives her a regal and gentle aura. It feels off to imagine her as a brunette even, because her blonde hair, which she’s had since their debut in January this year, seems like the hair colour she was born to have.

8. IVE’s GaEul

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Another female idol that took the blonde route recently, though GaEul is no stranger to bright locks. GaEul’s brown-blonde ombre hair from IVE’s debut days last December served as a spoiler for the much cooler toned blonde locks she’s sporting now. Add a bold chop to the hair colour, and the blonde do is done. GaEul can’t look more stunning than she already does, and fans are hoping to see blonde GaEul for a long while.

What are your favourite female idols that own blonde hair on this list? What other female idols do you think should’ve made the list? Do share your thoughts!

2022 has so far been an incredible year for K-Contents, with a range of new K-Dramas, films, variety shows, and more keeping us entertained. The second half of the year promises an even more amazing roster of K-Dramas, filled with excitement. If you've been looking for a comprehensive list of the must-watch dramas for September 2022, you've come to the right place.

Here are the top 5 September K-Dramas you should definitely add to your watchlist!

Note: This watchlist includes dramas airing on Korean national television as well as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple+ original series. For web dramas, check out our watchlist here.

1. "Narco-Saints"

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Cast: Ha JungWoo, Hwang JungMin, Park HaeSoo, Jo WooJin, Yoo YeonSeok, Choo JaHyun

Summary: The story of a businessman who must cooperate with the South Korean NIS to catch a drug lord in Suriname.

Reasons To Watch: Netflix's latest original offering is based on a true story. Starring some of the greatest talents of South Korea, the scale of "Narco-Saints" is beyond comparison. It is set to be the next big thing, and we're here for it! "Narco-Saints" premieres on September 9, 2022.

2. "Mental Coach Jegal"

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Cast: Jung Woo, Lee YouMi, Kwon Yul

Summary: Jegal Gil used to be a national taekwondo player, but an incident caused his life to change. Now, he returns as a mental coach to help athletes get over their psychological issues.

Reasons To Watch: Fresh off the success of "A Model Family", Jung Woo returns to the small screen alongside rising star Lee YouMi to bring us a healing drama that looks into the world of athletes and the various challenges they face. With such an excellent cast, this drama is bound to be unforgettable. "Mental Coach Jegal" premieres on September 12, 2022.

3. "Blind"

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Cast: 2PM's Ok TaecYeon, Ha SeokJin, Jung EunJi

Summary: A competent detective, a sincere judge, and a kind social worker get involved in a serial murder case and hunt for the truth in order to deliver justice.

Reasons To Watch: The dream team we didn't know we needed, TaecYeon, Ha SeokJin, and Jung EunJi (who play Ryu SungJoon, Ryu SungHoon, and Jo EunKi, respectively), have come together to create a stunning crime thriller that will send chills down your spine. You do not want to miss this one. "Blind" premieres on September 16, 2022.

4. "Love In Contract"

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Cast: Park MinYoung, Go KyungPyo, Kim JaeYoung

Summary: Choi SangEun (Park MinYoung) is a professional contract wife. She enters into two contract marriages simultaneously, one with a mysterious man and another with a popular actor, and finds herself in a love triangle.

Reasons To Watch: The queen of romantic comedies, Park MinYoung is back with a fresh new story, and we are already obsessed. With all the tropes we love and adore: contract marriage, love triangle, comedy of errors, and more, this drama is going to be iconic. "Love In Contract" premieres on September 21, 2022.

5. "The Golden Spoon"

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Cast: BTOB's Yook SungJae, DIA's Jung ChaeYeon, YeonWoo, Lee JongWon

Summary: A young boy from a humble family takes his chance to switch parents and become rich, but his life changes in the most unexpected ways.

Reasons To Watch: Trust Yook SungJae to pick the most amazingly intriguing fantasy projects, and he will deliver every single time. "The Golden Spoon" is expected to be a touching story of family, love, and friendship, colored by magic. Will the golden spoon be a bane or a boon? I guess we'll find out! "The Golden Spoon" premieres on September 23, 2022.

Which of these K-Dramas are you looking forward to the most? Tell us in the comments section down below!

For idols, '7 Year Curse' means a 'crisis' they face in the 7th year since their debut.

This is because, most of the time, they are at a crossroads in their career because their exclusive contract will expire with their agency. Therefore, it is a key date for the groups as they will decide if they will continue (and if together) or not.

In Korea, according to Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the "Standardized Agreement for Pop Culture Artists", artists can notify the cancellation of their contract if the contract exceeds 7 years.

Numerous idol groups came through difficulties during this period, generally following the steps of 'disbanding' or 'reducing the group'. Some group or member take this opportunity to leave the agency where they debuted but do not leave/disband the group.

In this article, you can find out about idols who reach their 7th year since debut and whether they have disbanded or not!

Let's check the list below.

*Note that not all the idols re-sign on their 7th year. Some groups of this list already re-signed.

CocoSori Disbandment: Feb 01, 2019

IMFACT Disbandment: Jan 03, 2022

APL Feb 19, 2016
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ASTRO Feb 23, 2016
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WJSN Feb 25, 2016
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VOISPER Disbandment: Dec 08, 2021

KNK Mar 03, 2016
~ Active

Mercury Contract End

MOXIE Mar 09, 2016
~ Active

MATILDA Disbandment: Sep 06, 2019

NCT Apr 09, 2016
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BOL4 Apr 22, 2016
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VARIOUS Disbandment: May 29, 2018

MIXX Disbandment: Mar 17, 2017

I.O.I Disbandment: Jan 29, 2017

AFOS Disbandment: Mar 13, 2019

A.De Jun 23, 2016
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Gugudan Disbandment: Dec 31, 2020

Unnies Disbandment: Dec 31, 2017

C.I.V.A Jul 08, 2016
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VROMANCE Jul 12, 2016
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INX Disbandment: Nov 30, 2017

Z:ON Aug 06, 2016
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BLACKPINK Aug 08, 2016
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New Town Boyz Aug 16, 2016
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I.B.I Disbandment: Jan 01, 2017

SEVENUS Aug 19, 2016
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Real Girls Project Aug 25, 2016
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MOBB Sep 09, 2016
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offonoff Sep 21, 2016
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SF9 Oct 05, 2016
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PENTAGON Oct 10, 2016
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HIGHTEEN Contract End

BULLDOK Disbandment: Jan 18, 2018

Oh!Bliss Oct 25, 2016
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TheEastLight. Disbandment: Oct 22, 2018

VICTON Nov 09, 2016
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MOMOLAND Disbandment: Jan 27, 2023

B.Heart Disbandment: Nov 30, 2017

OAHSIS Disbandment: Oct 11, 2019

KARD Dec 13, 2016
~ Active

HEART Disbandment: May 01, 2017