In a surprising turn of events, SEVENTEEN Mingyu has sent shockwaves through the fandom with his latest Instagram update on September 27.

The post unveiled a striking transformation: Mingyu's brand-new, very short haircut, leaving fans in awe and sparking a flurry of reactions within the CARAT community.

SEVENTEEN Mingyu Stuns CARATs with Short Haircut Transformation

SEVENTEEN Mingyu captioned his Instagram post, simply stating, "I cut my hair ㅎ," offered little insight into Mingyu's personal feelings about his fresh look, leaving fans speculating about the motivation behind the transformation.

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This buzzworthy haircut harks back to a nostalgic era in Mingyu's career, reminiscent of his short hair during SEVENTEEN's "BOOMBOOM" era in 2016, albeit with a different twist as he sported blond locks at the time.

CARATs, true to their passionate nature, took to the comments section of the Instagram post to express their diverse and intense reactions:

• "MINGYU’S HAIR OH MY GOD WHAT"
• "And when will we get a new Mingyu hair color in October?"
• "HIS HAIR OH MY GOD MINGYU"
• "WHOOOOOOOWAITTTTTTT MINGYU BOOM BOOM HAIR?????? (kinda)"
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• "IDC WHAT YALL THINK ABOUT MINGYU'S HAIR BUT HE STILL FINE AF"
• "I LOVEEEE SHORT HAIR MINGYU MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE, I ALWAYS WIN"
• "D*MNNN MINGYU CUT HIS HAIR AAAAAAAAA MEANS THIS MINGYU IN NEW MV?!?!?!???"
• "no wonder he was wearing a cap and covering it well at the airport…. mingyu cut his hair when he was in Europe"
• "Mingyu really cut his hair short like Wonwoo"

As the online K-pop community continues to buzz with speculation and excitement, it remains to be seen how this bold hair transformation will fit into Mingyu's upcoming projects and appearances.

SEVENTEEN Mingyu's latest style reinvention has once again captured the hearts and attention of CARATs worldwide, reaffirming his status as a beloved icon in the world of K-pop.

SEVENTEEN's Controversial Teaser Deletion— What Went Down and Why?

SEVENTEEN is gearing up for their 11th mini album release, "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN," set to hit the music scene with a bang on October 23.

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But the road to this highly anticipated comeback has hit a bump in the form of a recent teaser release that left fans puzzled and sparked controversy.

SEVENTEEN's highly anticipated 11th mini album, "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN," set for release on October 23, encountered controversy when a teaser featuring the Great Wall of China was perceived as disrespectful by Chinese fans.

In response to these concerns, SEVENTEEN's management, PLEDIS Entertainment, promptly removed the teaser and issued an apology, acknowledging their failure to show proper respect for Chinese history and heritage.

They expressed regret for any discomfort caused and vowed to exercise greater care in creating culturally sensitive content in the future. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural sensitivity in the world of K-pop.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated release!

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