Hey everyone! ?
So… I finally did it.
After months of scrolling through Pinterest, saving K-pop hairstyle photos, and lowkey obsessing over BTS’s Jungkook’s middle part hairstyle, I made up my mind. I was going to try the look myself.
Let me rewind a bit.
My hair has always been the "safe" kind — short on the sides, slightly longer on top, and usually combed sideways or styled up. Nothing too bold, nothing too “out there.” But after watching Jungkook effortlessly rock that curtain-style middle part in multiple performances and photoshoots, I couldn’t help but wonder… what if I could pull it off too?
I know, I know. Celebrity haircuts don’t always translate well in real life, especially when you’re not standing under stage lights with a team of stylists. But still — the curiosity kept building. I wanted a fresh look, something edgier, cooler, and well, a little more K-pop.
The Decision
A few weeks ago, I finally booked the appointment at my usual barbershop. But this time, I showed up with a few screenshots of Jungkook's iconic middle part haircut. One from a fan meet, one from the "Butter" era, and one from an airport look. I showed the barber, half-laughing and half-serious, saying, “Think we can make this happen?”
He studied the photos, then looked at my hair. "You’ve got the length," he said, “and the texture’s decent. Just gotta reshape the sides and bring that center part to life.”
That’s when the nerves kicked in. I’ve never parted my hair in the middle before. What if my forehead looked weird? What if it made my face look longer? But I was already in the chair — no turning back.
The Transformation
The process started with a trim. He cleaned up the sides and used thinning scissors to reduce some volume at the crown. Then, the magic began — the center part. As he combed my hair evenly to both sides, something clicked. It didn’t look bad. In fact… it actually suited me.
Once the blow dryer came out, he used a round brush to curl the ends slightly, giving it that soft, flowy look. We finished with a light styling cream to hold the shape without making it look too stiff or greasy.
When he turned the chair to face the mirror, I didn’t recognize myself for a second.
This was a whole new me.
And honestly? I kind of loved it.
The Reaction
Walking out of the barbershop, I felt a weird mix of confidence and vulnerability. Like I had just stepped into a new version of myself — bold, different, stylish. My reflection in store windows felt unfamiliar but exciting.
Later that day, I met a few friends for coffee. The first reaction I got?
“Yo, Jungkook vibes!”
Exactly what I was going for.
Others said it made me look more mature, even cooler. My cousin (who’s a die-hard BTS fan) was the most impressed. She literally said, “You actually pulled it off better than I thought!”
Of course, there were a couple of laughs — my brother jokingly called it my "idol era" — but all in good spirit.
Styling It Daily
The real challenge started the next day: maintaining the look. I quickly realized that the middle part haircut isn’t something you can just “wake up with.” It takes a bit of styling.
Now, my daily routine includes towel-drying my hair after showering, using a heat protectant spray, blow-drying with a round brush to shape the part, and applying a bit of styling cream or lightweight pomade. On lazy days, I just throw on a beanie and let it be.
But when I do it right, the hair really frames my face well. It has that soft, layered curtain look that Jungkook’s known for — and I can say, without exaggerating, it’s boosted my confidence.
Final Thoughts
My middle part haircut started as a spontaneous idea inspired by a celebrity, but it turned out to be one of the best style choices I’ve made in years. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, gave me a fresh perspective on my appearance, and reminded me that change doesn’t have to be scary — sometimes it can be exactly what you need.
If you're on the fence about trying a new haircut, especially something bold like a middle part, my advice is: go for it. Bring in a reference, talk it out with your barber, and take the leap. You never know — your next look might just become your signature style.