K-Drama Stars Who Gained Weight For Roles: Lee Sung Kyung, Han So Hee, More!
Many stars go on different diets to prepare for a role. Some also try out high intensity training to maintain their figures. However, there are also stars who bulk up for work, especially when it requires a bigger physique. Here are four popular actors who gained weight to secure an acting role!
Lee Sung Kyung
Because she portrayed a character who's a weightlifting athlete, Lee Sung Kyung needed to enhance her muscle density as well as strengthen her body.
In "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo," she transformed into a top weightlifter. To pull off the role, Lee Sung Kyung put on weight instead of using a body suit, showing her dedication.
With her passion and hard work, the series became her most successful drama, and even earned her a nod as the best actress at the MBC Drama Awards.
Heo Sung Tae
To ensure that he looks rugged and intimidating, Heo Sung Tae purposely gained weight after he was cast as the villainous player in the syndrome-level series "Squid Game."
The seasoned actor gained more than 15kg in one month for the work. He confessed that his health has worsened after putting on weight at the age of 40 but thankfully, his hard work has paid off as his character became one of the most memorable players in the show.
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After the series, Heo Sung Tae worked on improving his health by shedding the weight he gained, eating healthily like his previous lifestyle.
Han So Hee
The beautiful "Nevertheless" actress was given the chance to prove her versatility through her action thriller series "My Name."
In the series, she underwent a drastic transformation as she was advised to weigh up for the role. Without hesitation, Han So Hee worked on putting on weight to give off the vengeful vibes of her character.
Han So Hee has gained 10kg of muscles through intense training and exercises and a well-balanced diet.
Go Kyung Pyo
In his film "6/45," Go Kyung Pyo was asked to change his appearance to amplify the comical elements in the work.
Go Kyung Pyo gained so much weight that he lost his jawline. In exchange, he looked much more innocent than before, which was needed in the film.
His passion and dedication were the best recipe in his career as "6/45" successfully received high praises in both South Korea and the international scene.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
