THIS Female Idol Was 'Forced' to Cut Hair Short + Fans Complain To Agency
While fans initially fell in love with her new haircut, this female idol confessed that she was rather "disturbed" by her hairstyle.
She then revealed that it wasn't her or her stylist's decision.
Then, whose was it?
EVERGLOW Mia Hints at Being Forced to Cut Long Hair to Short: 'It wasn't my choice'
EVERGLOW held a photo op with the media and Forevers (fandom) at the Incheon International Airport before they departed for a schedule abroad.
As always, the members mpressed with their top-notch visuals, on top of their stylish airport 'fits. Among them, one member particularly stood out for her new loo k— and it was none other than Mia!
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Contrary to her signature long, blonde hair, Mia made fans' jaws drop with her drastic transformation into short, blue hair.
As soon as her photos circulated online, Mia became the center of attention, and K-pop fans couldn't stop talking about her.
As the topic of Mia's hairstyle continues, some decided to ask the idol directly through EVERGLOW's fan café about the behind-story of her short hair, the shortest cut she's had throughout her idol career.
But to fans' surprise, Mia revealed that it wasn't her or her stylist's decision to cut it.
"Where did my hair go… I was surprised too… my hair… It wasn’t my choice. It wasn’t the hairstylist’s choice."
The "DUN DUN" singer confessed that she's not a fan of it either.
"(I'm) disturbed (by it)."
EVERGLOW Mia
She then revealed the reason, adding:
“The upset feeling I get while having my haircut… thinking will it suit me… will Forever like it… etc…”
Forevers Criticize EVERGLOW's Agency Yuehua Entertainment
As Forevers' excitement quickly dampened following Mia's revelation, the fandom immediately called out Yuehua Entertainment. They speculated that if the stylist or the idol herself weren't behind the decision of cutting her hair short, it was most likely the label's idea.
Fans expressed their disappointment, criticizing how the company is trying to control and manage the idol's image to the point that they will push through a certain style even if it violates their artist's right to have preferences.
everglow comeback but at what cost.. pic.twitter.com/5fCtyLRZqX
— noémi (@allinglow) July 22, 2023
Mia is pretty no matter what she does and short hair itself is neither good nor bad in my opinion, but what yuehua did was just evil and vile and could destroy her mental health. I hope Mia learns to accept it and maybe even like it. I'll support her no matter the haircut 💖
— 🍉 Karo 🍉 commissions open (@karoisart) July 25, 2023
Forevers who especially advocate for idols to have autonomy when it comes to their personal style and outfit choices supported Mia for being vocal about it and holding hands to demand Yuehua to give artists freedom when it comes to their aesthetics.
On the other hand, Forevers and internet users who saw this lauded Mia for her professionalism. Impressively, she still managed to pull off her new haircut despite being strongly against it.
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Meanwhile, EVERGLOW will return to the music scene after a year and eight months with a new album!
On July 26, Yuehua Entertainment confirmed:
"EVERGLOW will have a comeback on August 18 and is in the final stage of their preparation."
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