The iconic “business in the front, party in the back” hairstyle is back, better, and dare I say, more alluring than ever. So what makes everyone’s favorite hairstyle to love to hate so different now?

The details.

From Exo’s Baekhyun to SEVENTEEN’s The8, the mullet hairstyle has been inching its way back into popularity, and honestly, I don’t hate it. Whether it’s the addition of an undercut, braids, metallic details, or even bright colors to name a few, K-Pop idols have effortlessly re-imagined the retro hairstyle for the better.

Check out these seven K-Pop stars who proved that the mullet trend is far from over.

BONUS: Monsta X’s Hyungwon, who had a mullet for almost all of 2020 but recently cut it ahead of promotional photoshoots for their upcoming Japanese album comeback in March.