Actor Park Bo Gum is receiving praise for his dedication after successfully earning South Korea's national hairstylist certification, an exam reportedly passed by only around 20% to 30% of applicants.

The actor's achievement has attracted renewed attention as he prepares to return for the second season of tvN's variety show *Bogum Magical 2*, scheduled to premiere in November.

What makes his success particularly meaningful is that Park Bo Gum did not pass the hairstylist certification exam on his first attempt.

Despite his busy acting schedule, he continued preparing for the examination, regularly practicing hairstyling techniques, including perms, to improve his skills.

His persistence eventually paid off when he passed the national technical qualification exam on his second attempt.

Park Bo Gum had already earned a national barber certification during his military service, which allowed him to provide grooming services to residents during the first season of *Bogum Magical*.

However, instead of relying only on his existing qualification, the actor decided to expand his skills by pursuing a separate hairstylist certification.

With both professional qualifications, Park Bo Gum is now better prepared to offer a wider range of hair services in the upcoming season.

His efforts have drawn attention because he approached the television program as an opportunity to develop practical skills rather than simply playing the role of a salon owner.

Some viewers have expressed admiration for his determination, with reactions including, *"Even Park Bo Gum is working this hard."*

The upcoming *Bogum Magical 2* will once again follow Park Bo Gum as he operates a hair salon in a small seaside village, helping local residents with their hairstyles while sharing conversations with them.

Actor Lee Sang Yi, who appeared in the first season, will return alongside Park Bo Gum. Their close friend Go Kyung Pyo will also join the cast as a new member.

The new season will highlight Park Bo Gum's progress as he returns to the salon with additional training and his newly earned hairstylist qualification.

From failing his first attempt to passing a challenging national examination, Park Bo Gum's latest achievement has become another example of his commitment to improving himself beyond his acting career.

*Bogum Magical 2* is scheduled to premiere on tvN in November.

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