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Actress Jung Eun Ji is set to show a new side of herself in Pump Up the Healthy Love.
Pump Up the Healthy Love follows Do Hyun Jung (Lee Jun Young), a vigorous fitness enthusiast, correcting the lives of novice gym members.
In the K-drama, Jung Eun Ji takes on the role of Lee Mi Ran, a novice gymgoer. After a shocking breakup, Mi Ran joins the gym and decides to undergo intense training, trusting the words of trainer Do Hyun Jung (Lee Jun Young), who promises to transform both her health and her life. Having been far from the world of fitness, Mi Ran soon faces unexpected challenges in the workout journey she embarked on to overcome her heartbreak.
In the stills, Jung Eun Ji can be seen embodying the character of Lee Mi Ran. Wearing loose-fitting clothes, the actress gained weight to morph into her character. In another still, Mi Ran exudes adorable charm as she loses herself in the moment before a meal. Savoring each bite while devouring chicken, she contemplates how to get the perfect taste, making her character all the more relatable to viewers. However, she is soon seen struggling through a tough workout at the gym, heightening anticipation about her dynamic fitness journey.
The production team commented, "Actress Jung Eun Ji, who is well known as a fitness enthusiast, empathized with Mi Ran's journey of transformation, with all its emotional highs and lows, through exercise and brought it to life vividly. Jung Eun Ji dedicated herself wholeheartedly to the role of Lee Mi Ran, who is passionate about both food and love, even going so far as to gain weight for the character. We were greatly impressed by Jung Eun Ji's dedication, as she not only fully immersed herself in the character internally but also embraced external transformations without hesitation. You can look forward to Jung Eun Ji's unique portrayal of Lee Mi Ran."
Pump Up the Healthy Love is set to premiere on April 30. News about the K-drama's global OTT platform is yet to come.
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