On Oct 30th, the official social media account of fashion magazine Daily Fashion News released a video titled, “POV: Having an eye-staring contest with Nam Joo-hyuk.”
In the video, Nam Joo-hyuk appeared in a sophisticated outfit, pairing a brown jacket with a checkered shirt. He kept his eyes fixed on the camera, maintaining an intense gaze as if challenging viewers to an eye-staring contest. His signature gentle smile added to his warm and charming appeal.
What particularly caught people’s attention was his seemingly changed eye shape. In the past, Nam Joo-hyuk was known for his large eyes with barely visible double eyelids and his soft, innocent appearance, which gave him a fresh boyish charm. In the recently released video, however, his more prominent double-eyelid lines and deeper gaze stood out.
This has sparked comments comparing his eyes now with those from his early career. Many have noted that his more defined eyes complement his mature aura, giving him a different kind of charm from before.
This change also reflects how a person’s eye shape can naturally evolve with age. Other celebrities, including Gong Yoo, Kim Young-kwang, Yoon Kye-sang, and So Ji-sub, have also drawn attention for the differences between their eyes during their early careers and their current appearances.
Meanwhile, Nam Joo-hyuk began his career as a model before becoming an actor. He has won public affection through dramas such as Who Are You: School 2015, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, The Light in Your Eyes, Start-Up, and Twenty-Five Twenty-One.
Sources: Naver