K-drama Stars Who Were Once Fat-Shamed: Song Hye Kyo, Go Kyung Pyo, More [Updated 2023]
In the South Korean showbiz industry, appearance and visuals are truly important in every celebrity's life. Because of its strict standards, many Hallyu stars opted for plastic surgery and even took on high intense workouts.
Here are four stars who were once fat-shamed by the public. Keep on reading to know more.
Seo In Guk
Seo In Gu began his career as a singer who rose to fame for his soothing vocals and unique visuals.
When he ventured into acting, he wasn't given great roles at first due to his weight despite having great acting skills; the actor was a bit bigger than most actors in his generation.
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This pushed the singer-actor to shed the weight and when he did, Seo In Guk was offered many acting roles. Now, he's one of the hottest stars in the industry.
Kang So Ra
Before she became South Korea's most sought-after star, Kang So Ra used to weigh around 75kgs (approximately 158lbs).
Though it seems like a normal weight for most people, it's already deemed overweight in South Korea, which has great expectations and standards when it comes to celebrities.
Because of this, the actress exerted effort on exercising to lose the weight, giving her a quick enhancement of her appearance. Kang So Ra now has shaper facial features and enviable slender legs.
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With this, Kang So Ra began to bag major acting roles in back-to-back works as an actress.
Song Hye Kyo
When it comes to South Korean beauty standards, many fans will list down Song Hye Kyo's names as the prettiest among others.
But did you know that she was once criticized for her chubby face and bigger limbs? Because of this, Song Hye Kyo made an effort to change her appearance.
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With proper diet and exercise, she now boasts a slim figure and top tier visual that is loved by many fans from all over the world.
Go Kyung Pyo
Who would have known that the handsome actor from "Love In Contract" was once subjected to criticisms for being chubby?
Unlike the previously mentioned stars, Go Kyung Pyo was naturally slim. But because of a role that requires him to appear bigger, he put on the weight and became rounder compared to his older self.
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After the work, he managed to bring his old self back and lost the weight. Go Kyung Pyo was in shape again, boasting his dapper appearance and handsome looks.
