Sam Hammington reveals dramatic new look after shaving beard post-weight loss
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean TV personality Sam Hammington revealed a dramatic physical transformation after losing weight.
- He shaved off his beard, fulfilling a promise made when he dropped below 99kg (218 lbs).
- Hammington shared the change on social media, receiving positive reactions from viewers who noted he looked younger.
South Korean television personality Sam Hammington has unveiled a striking new look after shedding significant weight and fulfilling a promise to shave off his beard.
Bentley always told me to shave.
Hammington, who previously weighed 99 kilograms (218 pounds), shared a video on social media detailing his transformation. He explained that while he had lost weight over the past year, he had maintained his beard until reaching his weight goal. "Bentley always told me to shave," he said, referring to his son, adding that he had promised to shave once he dropped below 99kg.
I promise to shave when I drop below 99kg.
After maintaining his beard for seven years, Hammington admitted he was unsure how his face would look without it. He posted a video of himself shaving, seeking opinions from his followers. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with many netizens commenting that he looked "20 years younger" and that his clean-shaven appearance was much more appealing.
I don't know what my face will look like after shaving all of it off.
Hammington recently appeared on the YouTube channel 'The Return of Seoinyoung,' where he discussed using diet injections to aid his weight loss journey.
Tell me how I look.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.