Some stars undergo rigorous external management for their works, both visually and to immerse themselves more deeply in their characters
On March 19th, Kim Ji-won, the lead actress of tvN’s drama “Queen of Tears”, appeared as a guest on the YouTube content “Salon Drip 2”. Kim Ji-won played the role of Hong Hae-in, the CEO of Queens Department Store, portraying a haughty and aloof character.
Regarding this, Kim Ji-won said, “I didn’t eat Chinese food for about a year. The role I took on in this project required me to show various outfits and aspects externally, so I diligently managed myself for about a year.” She also mentioned that she could not eat ramen even after filming ended due to promotional schedules. Kim Ji-won smilingly added, “I still have to use my face.”
Park Min-young recently surprised everyone by revealing that she lost weight dramatically to 37kg for her role as a cancer patient in tvN’s drama “Marry My Husband”. She explained, “I attempted weight loss not just for the sake of being thin but to express Kang Ji-won’s dead-end pain. During filming, I endured by drinking sports drinks.”
Kim Nam-joo also confessed that JTBC’s drama “Misty” was the most physically and mentally challenging shoot for her. To portray a sharp character, Kim Nam-joo lost weight to 46kg and maintained a diet of two eggs and three kimbap rolls a day for six months.
Lee Joon-gi revealed on tvN’s entertainment show “You Quiz on the Block” last year that he had been cutting carbohydrates for seven years. He said, “It’s my know-how developed from doing a lot of action scenes. It was tough for 1~2 years, but when I tried cutting them, my body felt lighter and better.”
From dieting to extreme weight loss, these stars’ choices to research their characters, ensuring immersion for viewers, prove their passion for acting.
