DAWN’s Recent, Unrecognizable Appearance Sparks Negative Sentiment Towards HyunA
Over the years, DAWN has been known for often pushing boundaries with his visuals and not shying away from looks considered different.
However, some of his boldest looks came during his relationship with HyunA, with some even matching the female idol. One of the former couple’s most well-known looks featured blond hair and bleached eyebrows, and many netizens had much to say about their fashion choices.
After the pair’s breakup in November 2022, DAWN seemed to return to darker styling, as seen in his looks for Narcissus. However, the idol began his military enlistment in October the following year, and seemed to slip from netizens’ minds as he quietly finished his service.
DAWN completed his service in July 2025 and was recently included in the line-up for his label’s, At Area, afterparty event in New York, USA. Videos from the event show DAWN performing and dancing, wearing a more straightforward yet still stylish outfit.
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Many of the videos gained attention, with netizens in the comments mentioning that they did not recognize DAWN.
While some attributed his look to a “post military” glow-up, some directly stated they felt HyunA had impacted his previous looks negatively.
HyunA and her husband recently surprised with a change in visuals, which you can read about below.
