Breakout Star Jung Ho Yeon Reveals Why She Lost ‘Too Much Weight’ After ‘Squid Game
Jung Ho Yeon addresses the concern of fans regarding her recent weight loss. It came after the "Squid Game" star posted a series of candid shots on her social media, donning various outfits she wore during her overseas guesting.
However, one photo caught the public's attention, raising that the runway model turned actress appeared skinnier than before.
Fans Show Concern Over Jung Ho Yeon's Weight
According to a media outlet, fans were stunned to see 27-year-old beauty losing too much weight. It was the photo where she wore a deep v black tier dress that showed off her clavicles for her LACMA art + film gala appearance.
Over the comments section, fans expressed their worries about her health while they even advised her to eat.
Although models are known to have a slender physique and weight standard, fans think that the newcomer actress had some drastic weight loss over the past months.
Here's Why Jung Ho Yeon Has Been Losing 'Too Much Weight'
During her interview with Star News, Jung Ho Yeon finally addresses the public's concern regarding her physical appearance. The Vogue cover girl knew that she had been losing "too much weight" because she "didn't have time to eat" due to her crazy schedule.
"So, I lost way too much weight. All the clothes that used to fit me when I first came here [to America] are too loose now," she explained.
Moreover, Jung Ho Yeon also mentioned that she went from 49kg to 45 kg, shedding off 4kg after "Squid Game" was released.
Right after the survival game theme series skyrocketed and reached global fame, the cast, including the runway model, has nonstop schedules, including attending overseas awards ceremonies, guestings, gracing various magazine covers, and more.
Jung Ho Yeon's schedule is reportedly full until February 2022.
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She tells Hollywood Reporter that she "lost 6 pounds in a week when it became successful," Jung Ho Yeon confessed, adding, "I couldn't eat - it wasn't stress, I just didn't know this feeling. I was kind of losing myself."
The success of the Netflix series also transpired to the cast members' social media followings.
From over 450,000, Jung Ho Yeon's Instagram blew to millions in just a day after "Squid Game" was released.
She said that it went so fast and "couldn't follow the speed of the growth of the 'Squid Game' success."
However, she added that she is now more comfortable around the team and her co-stars and is slowly getting used to the accomplishments.
In the record-breaking Kdrama, the 27-year-old star played the role of North Korean defector player no. 067 Kang Sae Byeok.
She gained the public's attention due to her charm and effortless acting.
