Kim Ki-soo swaps the stage for scissors at his solo Yongin salon

It has been revealed that former comedian Kim Ki-soo is currently working as a hair designer, running a solo hair salon in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Having previously showcased beauty content on broadcast and YouTube, he now meets clients under the name 'Su-ssaem,' personally handling consultations and procedures for scheduled guests.

Debuted on KBS Gag Man in 2001, Obtained Hairdresser License in 2024

Kim Ki-soo debuted in 2001 as a 16th generation KBS open recruit comedian and gained fame through his 'Dancer Kim' character on 'Gag Concert.' Since then, he expanded his professional scope as a beauty creator focusing on makeup and styling.

During the recent period of approximately two years when his appearances on broadcast and YouTube decreased, it was learned that he completed a beauty academy course in 2024, obtained a hairdresser license, and has been preparing for his career as a hair designer.

Working as 'Su-ssaem' at a Solo Salon in Yongin

Kim Ki-soo's new workplace is currently known to be a solo hair salon in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. He is reported to provide not only hair procedures but also personal color diagnosis and makeup consultations. Rather than standing behind the brand of a large salon, it is closer to a small shop where one person is responsible for everything from consultation to procedure.

Visitor reviews have repeatedly shown reactions that the consultations are thorough and the styling results are satisfying. However, since online reviews are limited in sample size, it is difficult to conclude the definitive success of the salon's operation.

Beauty Content Transformed into Professional Skills

This change is a continuation of the beauty activities Kim Ki-soo has long demonstrated. The makeup and styling that once became characters on broadcast and content on YouTube have now transitioned into technical skills used to produce results by analyzing a client's face shape, skin tone, and hair condition.

The clients met at the salon are not viewers passing by after watching videos, but customers who pay for services and decide on repeat visits. In particular, since a solo salon concentrates reservations, procedures, and consultations on one person, it carries both the advantage of providing continuous services—such as cuts, coloring, personal color analysis, and makeup advice—and the burden of operational management.

While the recognition gained as a comedian can generate initial interest, a solo salon must establish itself through repeat visits and word-of-mouth. Although this may be an unfamiliar change for fans, looking at his career in the long term, it is a choice to extend his beauty content into on-site services.

Details regarding the duration of the shop's operation, reservation scale, and fixed customer base remain limited. What is currently confirmed is that Kim Ki-soo is rebuilding his daily life outside of broadcasting by managing both hair and image consultations in Yongin.