Jewelry's Lee Ji-hyun on the Cusp of Debut as a Hair Designer: 'Appointment Inquiries Pouring In Ahead of Graduation'

Lee Ji-hyun, former member of the group Jewelry and now a certified hairstylist, is gearing up for her official debut in the beauty industry.

On the 3rd, Lee Ji-hyun shared photos on her social media of a friend whose hair she styled, along with the caption, "The curls turned out great, didn't they~ It doesn't show well in the picture, but I'm so happy because the hair turned out amazing."

The accompanying photos show Lee Ji-hyun meticulously working with hairstyling tools, her expression serious as she styles her friend's hair. When a fan asked, "Can I make a reservation to get my hair done there too?" Lee Ji-hyun replied, "I'm almost graduating now," indicating her upcoming graduation from a beauty academy.

Lee Ji-hyun successfully passed the national hairstylist certification exam in November 2023 and has since been undergoing a three-month training program as a hair designer at a large salon franchise academy. Previously, she had garnered attention for her surprisingly low pricing, with a long perm for women priced at 40,000 KRW. This affordable price was possible because she was only charging for the cost of materials during her academy's practical training.

Meanwhile, Lee Ji-hyun is raising her son and daughter alone after two divorces in 2016 and 2020.

Netizens have reacted positively to Lee Ji-hyun's new career path, with comments like, "Truly a golden hand!", "It makes sense that the prices are low for academy practice," and "I hope to see you on broadcast too."