How K-Pop Is Helping Fans Explore The Full Spectrum Of Gender

When Hyunjin from Stray Kids unexpectedly debuted a short, blond chop this October, a certain corner of the Internet mourned the loss of what had become the idol’s signature, medium-length style. In TikTok user @NoeasyCat’s group chat, however, an entirely different conversation was unfolding. “The second that we saw the photos of his haircut, one of my nonbinary friends was like, ‘How is he giving more gender with less hair?’” the 28-year-old content creator tells NYLON. Hyunjin is one of many K-pop artists who blurs the lines of gender expression, capable of being “both feminine and masculine and powerful and… Read Full Article