K-drama Actors Who Got Ripped for Role: Namgoong Min, Park Seo Joon, More [Updated 2023]
While roles require changing hairstyles, accents, or undergoing training, these K-drama actors took it to the next level and bulked up for the character. From amping up their workout routine to having a restricting diet, these stars gained not just weight but muscles for the role.
From Namgoong Min to Park Seo Joon, these 4 K-drama actors chose to get ripped to give justice to their characters.
Namgoong Min
The award-winning actor went full-on Hulk for his K-drama comeback "The Veil."
After his 2020 series "Awaken," Namgoong Min returned to the small screen as he played National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent Han Ji Hyuk for the MBC noir action drama.
Viewers were stunned to see the actor with a hulk-like figure featuring his broad shoulders and super ripped biceps.
As noted by an outlet, Namgoong Min revealed during "The Veil" press conference that he started working out in January, months after the drama started production. He managed to gain muscle weight from 64 kg to 78 kg, which resulted in a major transformation of his physique.
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Because of the sudden change in Namgoong Min's body form, rumor sparked that the actor used steroids to bulk up for the role.
However, some health and fitness experts on YouTube dismissed the allegations and pointed out that the actor's transformation is a result of regular exercise and a strict bodybuilding diet.
On the other hand, the actor seemed to be unbothered by the allegations and managed to shut down rumors by sharing a photo of him working out on Namgoong Min's Instagram.
Park Seo Joon
From having a model-like physique, Park Seo Joon showed a swoon-worthy transformation when he starred in the 2017 K-drama "Fight for My Way."
The actor wowed viewers with his super ripped abs as he played former taekwondo player Ko Dong Man.
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In addition, Park Seo Joon also started his intense workout in preparation for his role in "Midnight Runners," which was also released in the same year.
It is safe to say that since the actor is set to appear in MCU's "The Marvels," fans could expect a major body transformation for the actor.
Son Seok Koo
The versatile actor is recently gaining waves after landing the role of Mr. Gu in "My Liberation Notes." However, apart from his mysterious character, Son Seok Koo bulked up for his role in "The Roundup."
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According to Ten Asia, the actor undergoes intense training for several months, gaining an additional 10kg of muscle to his weight.
Interestingly, he tried to achieve a Hulk-like figure to match Ma Dong Seok's massive physique.
Jo Jung Suk
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Fans often recall Jo Jung Suk as the funny surgeon in "Hospital Playlist." However, reports noted that the actor lost weight by working out to play his character in "The King 2 Hearts."
As a result of Jo Jung Suk's workout, he got leaner and became more muscular as he played Eun Shi Kyung.
