Many K-pop fans point to G-Dragon as the pioneer of the modern mullet renaissance. Much like the punk rockers before them, idols have revived the look by reinventing what it means in the modern era. Exo isn’t trying to recruit new fans among the monster truck rally or NASCAR set, however. By the ’90s, mullets were fiercely uncool. The rebellious, androgynous look soon went mainstream, becoming associated with conservative stars such as Michael Bolton and eventually good ol’ country boys who were the opposite of edgy. The style was picked up by those in the punk scene before being adopted by rockers such as David Bowie in his infamous Ziggy Stardust look.
But when most people think of mullets, they think of the hairstyle’s golden age in the ’70s and ’80s, when it officially became known as a “mullet,” a term popularized by the rappers the Beastie Boys.
According to Alan Henderson’s book “Mullet Madness,” archaeological evidence and artwork document hairstyles that were short on top but long in back for men in ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Japanese civilizations. Vikings, Native American tribes, and even America’s Founding Fathers are just a few to have historically sported the look. Though it’s often vehemently reviled by Americans, the “business in the front, party in the back” look has been in and out of fashion since ancient times. The hairstyle is seemingly here to stayīecause of its distinguishability and its power to communicate cultural But for all the listicles of mulleted idols, few people Idols from groups and companies big and small have been stuck with this style over the past couple of years, from B.A.P’s Jongup and Himchan to Seventeen‘s The8 to NCT‘s TaeyongĪnd many more. If K-pop fans were hoping the mullet trend was dying down, this is surely evidence that it is still in full swing. Exo-Ls still recovering from Baekhyun’s red “Ko Ko Bop” mop were gifted the cornea-burning sight of both a mulleted Kai and Chen. More than a year after the release of “Ko Ko Bop,” Exo finally came back with “My Tempo” and outdid their previous comeback with not one, but two mulleted members.
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