THIS New Mom Actress Lost Weight To Join ‘Parasite: The Grey’ — Who Is She?
Lee Jung Hyun is attracting attention as she returns to the prime time scene with the upcoming dark fantasy series "Parasyte: The Grey" with Jeon So Nee and Koo Kyo Hwan.
Not only does it mark her first work of the year but it also celebrates her milestone as a mother as it was her first acting project after entering motherhood. Keep on reading.
Lee Jung Hyun Lauded By Fans For Professionalism During Filming
Lee Jung Hyun is creating a massive buzz after attending the special promotional events for "Parasyte: The Grey."
Apart from her much awaited return, the series marks her first-ever project after childbirth and family care in 2022, unlocking and celebrating a milestone in one.
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In "Parasyte: The Grey," Lee Jung Hyun transforms into Choi Jun Kyung, the leader of a task force that destroys the parasites from outer space that live in human bodies to invade the Earth.
The horror series is an anticipated work in Hallyu. What shook the public is the action scenes that are incorporated in the show, which Lee Jun Kyung took on just 3 months after giving birth.
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Despite not being fully recovered, she showed off her professionalism and intense immersion with her character. In an exclusive interview, Lee Jung Hyun let fans in on a secret.
"Director Yeon Sang Ho wrote the script when I was pregnant. He said would wait for me," Lee Jung Hyun revealed. "I was so thankful for him so I rapidly lost weight and returned after three months."
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According to her, she lost 14 kilos at 44 in order to seamlessly transform into Choi Jun Kyung. She maintained her weight until they concluded filming, meeting the director's expectations.
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With this, viewers look forward to seeing Lee Jung Hyun's performance in "Parasyte: The Grey," a work that will bring impact to her acting repertoire.
Here's What You Should Know About 'Parasyte: The Grey'
Netflix's "Parasyte: The Grey" heralds a new yet familiar narrative of ruin and coexistence among unknown life-forms and living humans on Earth.
Based on the popular Japanese comic of the same name, viewers will be able to delve into the relationships between the human hosts and parasites while trying to find ways on how to survive.
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Moreover, it will capture the culture and bigger picture of South Korea, which is set to deliver a new yet similar story from the original work. Check out the series this April 5 on Netflix.
Are you excited for "Parasyte: The Grey"? Share your thoughts on the drama in the comments down below!
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Written by Elijah Mariscotes.
