Korean Actresses Who Sparked Concern for Weight Loss: Jung Ho Yeon, Park Min Young, More
Image and stunning visuals play a vital role in one's career, especially for Korean celebrities. From Kpop to K-drama stars, they make sure that they present themselves properly by maintaining a youthful beauty and good physique.
Unfortunately, some stars go overboard, sparking concern from fans. These three Korean actresses made headlines for the wrong reasons after showing a drastic weight loss.
Jung Ho Yeon
Following the success of Netflix's "Squid Game" where she took the role of North Korean defector Kang Sae Byeok, worldwide fans fell in love with her charm and unique beauty.
Despite being a newcomer, she was able to perfectly portray her character, earning various nominations and trophies like the Best Actress in SAG Awards 2022.
However, months after the popularity of "Squid Game," fans noticed Jung Ho Yeon's weight loss, especially in one Instagram photo.
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The said Instagram photo was during her fitting for the LACMa event in the U.S where she was wearing a long black gown with a deep V neckline.
Netizens and fans noticed that she is getting skinnier since the Netflix series aired.
However, in an interview with Star News, Jung Ho Yeon addressed the weight loss concern and said it was because of her busy schedule.
As obtained by an outlet, she shared that she lost eight pounds in 10 days while promoting the K-drama in the US.
"There was no time to eat," she said, adding, "I lost way too much weight. All the clothes that used to fit me when I first came [to America] are too loose now."
Seo Hyun Jin
Kpop star turned actress Seo Hyun Jin has always had a slender physique but fans noticed her alarmingly skinny appearance during her comeback K-drama "Why Her."
The series is her follow-up project after the 2021 K-drama "You Are My Spring." In "Why Her?" the 37-year-old actress took the role of Oh Soo Jae, one of the country's top lawyers.
Seo Hyun Jin's weight loss concern started after her agency, Management SOOP shared photos of the actress during her promotional activities for the upcoming series.
However, during her guest appearance for Allure Korea's YouTube channel, the actress addressed the issue and said that losing weight was not intended and added "but it was a very good change for the script."
Seo Hyun Jin says her weight loss helped her portray her role better.
The script has a line that goes, 'Look at her losing weight. Her face is going to disappear.' But Mirim (actress Lee Ju-woo) said in surprise, 'Your weight...'" she explained.
Park Min Young
Another K-drama actress who had an alarming weight loss is Park Min Young.
Recently the actress posted a photo on her Instagram, where she was wearing a pink mini dress.
However, Park Min Young deleted it after fans and netizens commented about her drastic weight loss.
