Yoo Ji Tae Reveals Watching THIS ‘Physical: 100’ Contestant’s YouTube Channel for Inspiration
Yoo Ji Tae confesses being a fan of "Physical: 100" contestant Yun Sung Bin and says that he often watches his YouTube videos in preparation for his upcoming projects.
The "Money Heist: Korea" star appeared in the reality star's latest video where the duo gets to workout and train together.
During their casual chat, the actor revealed bulking up for his new role.
'Physical: 100' Contestant Yun Sung Bin Impressed By Yoo Ji Tae's Frame and Strength
The 47-year-old star, who is looking ultra fit with his massive physique praised Yun Sung Bin saying that he has a "great body."
During his stint in "Physical: 100," he is often referred to as "Iron Man" mainly because of his big frame.
As for Yoo Ji Tae, he revealed watching Yun Sung Bin's YouTube videos while preparing his body for the project.
He said having a lot of questions for the Olyumpian starting with his workout routine, and how he stimulate when doing isolated exercises.
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For his video, Yun Sung Bin becomes Yoo Ji Tae's personal trainer and was able to share his tips and tricks with the top star.
Interestingly, the South Korean skeleton racer was impressed with the actor's frame and even added "basically, he has good strength."
Yoo Ji Tae's Preparation for 'Vigilante'
Apart from the workout routine with Yun Sung Bin, Yoo Ji Tae also spoke about his preparation for his K-drama comeback.
The actor revealed that he bulked up for the role in "Viginate" where he plays the mysterious character behind the codename "J."
"I am building my body by playing the role of Jo Heon, a character with strong power in the work "Vigilante," he said.
From his sleek looks as Professor in "Money Heist: Korea" Yoo Ji Tae transformed significantly for his upcoming series.
"It was originally about 84 to 85kg, but these days it is almost 100kg," he said, explaining the reason behind his transformation.
'Vigilante' Cast, Release Date, and What We Know So Far
In June 2022, officials confirmed the cast lineup for the upcoming TVING series.
Yoo Ji Tae, Lee Joon Hyuk, Kim Soo Jin, and Nam Joo Hyuk are confirmed to play the lead characters in the webtoon-based K-drama.
As mentioned, Yoo Ji Tae took the role of "J." The sociopath and the genius behind the killings that he sees as his work of art.
Yoo Ji Tae stars as a genius architect of crime who goes by the code name "J." He's known as a sociopath with a perfect crime rate who believes his crimes are a work of art.
Meanwhile, Nam Joo Hyuk plays Ji Yong. He is a university student by day and tracks criminals at night.
As of this writing, drama officials are yet to confirm the target release date of "Vigilante" but aim to air it this 2023.
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Written by Geca Wills
