Actor Lee Joon Gi has been spotted online lately after sharing the strict dieting regimen he followed for his action scenes — eliminating carbohydrates completely for seven years.

A report on theqoo says that the actor talked about his extreme devotion, noting that he abstained from carbs in order to minimize inflammation and strengthen his physical shape for fight scenes.

In an interview presented by Panchoa, Lee stated, "After shooting so many action scenes, I developed some know-how that works for myself. When I do action scenes by myself, I get injured a lot and I have a lot of inflammation. Especially wheat, I heard that it causes a lot of inflammation in the body."

He went on to say that the experience was not easy at first. "I wanted to stop it altogether, but for the first 1–2 years, I was really tormented by it. But after doing it for so long, I realize that it's such a good thing," Lee said.

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Lee disclosed that his primary alternative to carbohydrates has been tofu. "After cutting down carbohydrates, I cut off rice, flour, and wheat, and I've been maintaining it until now. For my staple, I eat tofu. I make kimbap with tofu, same thing for bibimbap! I would squeeze out the excess liquid the day before, and after it dried up, I'll put it in the oven and finish up my egg tofu fried 'rice,'" he shared.

Theqoo fans responded with shock and wonder at the willpower and physical condition of the actor. One fan said, "That's why he has such a baby face." Another said, "This is amazing," while others couldn't believe it, saying, "You can't even consume rice??"

Others were in awe at the way his strict lifestyle could have caused him to look so young. "Honestly, his skin just looks freaking good," one admirer said.

Despite the effort and sacrifice, Lee Joon Gi, full of professionalism, has garnered much praise from loyal fans calling his resolve "daebak" and "inspiring," in his performances.

As Lee, the actor from dramas such as "Lawless Lawyer" and "Flower of Evil," continues to impress audiences and fans alike, he has shown commitment to facing the adversity through his bodily hardships that brings out his professional ability.

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