Back to basics! Boy George strips off the heavy makeup to show his bare face as he celebrates 55th birthday in Japan
He is known for his dramatic makeup aesthetic and avant-garde fashion sense.
But Boy George stripped off to reveal his makeup-free face on Wednesday as he celebrated his 55th birthday in Japan.
Taking to Instagram, the Grammy-winning musician shared a video of himself miming along to an the words of a Japanese intercom announcement.
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Barefaced birthday boy! Boy George stripped off to reveal his makeup-free face on Wednesday as he celebrated his 55th birthday in Japan
Keeping a straight face throughout the cheeky clip, Boy George wrote in the caption: '#japan #boygeorge #cultureclub #2016'.
Meanwhile, his legion of fans made sure to leave their birthday wishes, with one commenting: 'Happy birthday George have a fabulous day!!! Massive inspiration to me'.
Another fan commented on his seemingly ageless appearance, writing: 'Gawd U Haven't aged a bit since I was a Kid [sic]'.
Music legend: Keeping a straight face throughout the cheeky clip, Boy George wrote in the caption: '#japan #boygeorge #cultureclub #2016'
Bringing thunder to Down Under! Earlier this month, he reunited with his band Culture Club during their Australian tour. The group also consists of original bandmembers Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss
Earlier this month, Boy George reunited with his band Culture Club during their Australian tour.
The group - which also consists of original bandmembers Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss - last toured the country in 2001 and there are reports this may be the last time the band make the trip Down Under.
The iconic band shot to fame in 1982 after releasing their hit single, Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, which bagged them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist the following year.
Making waves! The controversial star has sported endless eccentric outfits and makeup during his time in the spotlight
Breaking the mold: In 1970, Boy George would sport a beanstalk-like mane and a dramatic eyebrow look on stage
The smash hit Karma Chameleon, which debuted on their second album, sold more than 1.5million copies, making it the band's most successful hit to date.
Over the following years, Culture Club then released three albums which sold a combine of 50 million records across the globe.
Culture Club once again reunited in 1998, allowing them to release their Storytellers album later that year.
Iconic! Over the following years, Culture Club then released three albums which sold a combine of 50 million records across the globe
