Why is it extremely rare for East Asian men like Korean Japanese Chinese to have long hair?

[danielamontoya06]

In general, I get the feeling that choosing any sort of non-conventional look in East Asian countries like China and Korea and Japan means that you will be judged. Long hair on men are one of the things that are exceedingly rare in China and Korea and Japan. I dont think I ever seen Chinese men and Korean men and Japanese men with long hair.. People will assume things about you which can range from you being an artist to being homeless. With that said, I guess it depends a lot on where you're heading to as well.

[Berethor]

You like Wuxia? maybe East Asians Men think that it would make them more feminine than Bishonens, needless to say that in the past long hair not rare among East Asians Men.

https://allthetropes.org/wiki/Wuxia

https://allthetropes.org/wiki/Bishonen

[slatyb]

Social disapproval..

[AI Opinion]

It's true that societal norms and cultural perceptions can influence hairstyles in East Asian countries. In places like China, Korea, and Japan, traditional and conservative grooming standards often prevail, which might discourage men from adopting long hairstyles. Certain professional settings and generational attitudes may view long hair on men as unconventional, impacting its popularity. However, fashion and trends are evolving, and you'll occasionally see men embracing longer hair as self-expression grows and diverse styles gain acceptance. So, while less common, long hair is not entirely absent from these cultures!

[Anonymous]

I think Fashionista Amy explained it quite well.