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Kim Ki-soo's actions are noteworthy in that they are not simply a choice to escape after cessation of broadcasting activities. He completely stopped his YouTube channel activities in early 2024 and even made his channel private, isolating himself from the public's attention. But during that quiet time, he never stood still. Rather, I went through a thorough preparation process, including registering at a beauty academy, taking a professional training course, and obtaining an official hairdresser's license. This is a glimpse into his sincerity and desire for professionalism hidden behind his flashy image in front of the public, and it was also a highly strategic decision to leave behind his brilliant career as a broadcaster and completely transition to a technical position in the field.

The one-person beauty salon he currently runs is evaluated as a condensed result of his own beauty philosophy, beyond simply being a space for hair trimming. Working under the name 'Soo-sam', he not only provides hair treatments, but also comprehensive beauty consulting that combines his expert makeup knowledge and personal color diagnosis. This total beauty service serves as a powerful differentiator by combining the experience he has accumulated as a beauty creator in the past with current beauty technology. In particular, the meticulous consultation and professional styling suggestions given to each customer are spreading word of mouth among visitors, becoming a key driving force in transforming negative prejudice against them into positive trust.

Meanwhile, the disclosure of his current status is even more meaningful as it coincides with the process of resolving various misunderstandings and conflicts he experienced in the past. The phenomenon of a video resolving past misunderstandings through a meeting with YouTuber Ka Gwang last year being talked about again proves how much Kim Ki-soo has matured as a person, moving away from being the center of gossip in the entertainment industry. Kagwang's promise at the time, "I will turn off the broadcast and come to get my hair done officially," is also a symbolic event that proves that the hair salon currently run by Kim Ki-soo is not a staged broadcast site, but a place of trust where actual customers come to find satisfaction. This series of processes shows that Kim Ki-soo has passed the time of adjusting himself to the public's standards and has now been reborn as an expert who provides practical help to others according to the standards he has set himself.

Even from the beauty industry's perspective, Kim Ki-soo's challenge is a very interesting example. For a celebrity to obtain a certificate and directly serve customers on site is a job that requires much more hard work and higher technical proficiency than expected. It is very encouraging that rather than using publicity to promote himself, his professionalism is proven by specific reviews left by actual visitors, such as “the consultation is thorough” and “I am very satisfied with the results.” This shows that he wanted to be recognized by customers as an experienced hair designer, not as a celebrity Kim Ki-soo. His move to build his skills from the lowest level, away from the public eye, is also providing new inspiration to those in the technical profession.