Park Eun-bin, known for her interaction with fans via a live broadcast on social media, has been the subject of online attention. Amidst this, it's interesting to delve into the health and weight management strategies employed by Korean actresses, especially given the challenges posed by Covid restrictions.
Diet and Fitness Journeys of Korean Actresses
Here are some insights into the diet and fitness regimens of several Korean actresses:
Jung So Min: A Gradual and Healthy Approach
Jung So Min, a 32-year-old actress under Blossom Entertainment, had always been lean due to her dance background. After gaining weight for her role in "Playful Kiss" (2010), she garnered attention for losing 10kg over 1.5 years in preparation for subsequent roles in "D-day" and "My Father is Strange".
Her method included:
- Home-grown produce: She grew vegetables and fruits like cabbage, chilli peppers, tomatoes, and blueberries in her balcony garden.
- Fiber-rich diet: She maintained her health by eating the fruits and vegetables she grew and reduced her dinner portions, focusing on fiber-rich foods.
- Exercise and relaxation: She attended yoga and Pilates classes, stretched frequently, and visited oriental medicine clinics for acupuncture.
Go Min Si: Weight Fluctuation for Roles
Go Min Si, a 26-year-old actress under Mystic Story, revealed that she gained weight for her role in "The Witch: Part 1: The Subversion," reaching 58kg. She then lost the weight to return to 48kg for her ballerina role in "Sweet Home".
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Kang So Ra: A Transformation Through Discipline
Kang So Ra, a 31-year-old actress under Plum A&C, is known for losing approximately 24kg to achieve her goal of enrolling into Dong-guk University as an acting student.
Her approach included:
- Regular meals: She ate all three meals to avoid overeating.
- No late-night snacks: She refrained from eating after 6 pm.
- Active lifestyle: She engaged in aerobic workouts and took up ballet.
Lee Ill Hwa: Maintaining Fitness at 50
Lee Ill Hwa, a 50-year-old actress under Big Boss Entertainment, is known for her slim figure. She was even mistaken for Park Bo Gum’s girlfriend in a photo taken during the "Reply 1998" team's trip to Phuket.
Her secrets include:
- Ballet: She took ballet classes at the Korean National Ballet Academy.
- Regular exercise: Her hobbies include hiking and yoga.
- Detox juice: She drinks detox juice made from fresh fruits and vegetables.
Kim Yoo Jung: A Balanced Diet and Exercise
Kim Yoo Jung, a 21-year-old actress under awesome.ent, maintains her weight by sticking to a diet consisting of cabbage, salad, and sweet pumpkins on filming days. On her days off, she adds more nutritious foods like sweet potato rice to her diet. She also munches on healthy snacks like dried crispy yellowtail (fish) and engages in cross-fit at the gym.
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Jung Yu Mi: Protein and Portion Control
Jung Yu Mi, a 38-year-old actress under Management Soop, attends Personal Training (PT) sessions. On the variety show "Summer Vacation," she revealed that she sticks to protein shakes on filming days but focuses on healthy meals and portion control.
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