Park Min Young’s Alarming Appearance Sparks Health Concerns
Park Min Young’s drastic weight loss at a press event raised concerns among fans. The actress explains her diet for upcoming roles while reassuring about her health.
On September 1, Park Min Young appeared at the press conference for Confidence Queen, TV Chosun’s new weekend drama, held at Stanford Hotel in Seoul.
The actress, born in 1986, wore a beige body-hugging dress that highlighted her extremely slim figure. “Her collarbones looked sunken, arms frail, and her face appeared gaunt with hollowed cheeks and sagging skin around the mouth,”described local media.
Fans quickly expressed alarm over her health. Online comments included:
- “She looks too skinny, I’m worried.”
- “Is she really okay?”
- “It feels like she’s battling anorexia.”
In response, Park Min Young reassured fans: “I’m on a healthy diet for my role as Han Seol Ah in Siren, which I’m currently filming. My schedule has been packed lately, so I lost a little more weight, but I’m fine. I eat three meals a day. Please look forward to both Confidence Queen and Siren.”
This is not the first time the actress has gone through extreme weight loss for a role. In 2023, while filming Marry My Husband, she dropped to 37 kg for the role of Kang Ji Won, a cancer patient enduring great hardships. Considering her height of 164 cm, experts labeled this weight as dangerously low.
Park Min Young has previously shared her fitness routine of muscle training and a strict diet centered on chicken breast for lean protein.
However, medical experts warn against severe underweight conditions. Dr. Hwang Sang Pil of Apgujeong Note Orthopedic Hospital explained: “Lack of muscle mass increases the risk of fractures from falls. Muscles protect the bones, but without them, bones take direct impact.”
As Park Min Young continues her career with back-to-back projects, fans hope her dedication to roles won’t compromise her long-term health.
