Rising concern over extreme diets in K-dramas

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Actor Park Min-young has reassured fans after sparking concern with her noticeably slimmer appearance, explaining that her weight loss was the result of preparing for a drama role, combined with an intense filming schedule. “I’ve been on a healthy diet for my character Han Seol-ah in the drama ‘Siren,’ but I lost a bit more weight due to a tight schedule," Park said in a social media post. “I know fans are worried, but I’m healthy and eating three full meals a day.” Extreme weight changes for roles Actors often undergo significant weight changes to embody their characters more authentically. In Park’s case, this isn’t the first time she has altered her weight for a role. For the drama “Marry My Husband,” she previously reduced her weight to 37 kilograms to portray a terminally ill patient. While role-based weight control can enhance on-screen immersion, experts warn it may also harm long-term health. Sudden weight loss can cause nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, reduced metabolism due to muscle loss and skin problWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times