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Actress Kim Min Ha has revealed her extreme weight loss journey and the motivation behind it.
On July 3, Kim Min Ha sat for an interview with local media, where she shared, "I've lost about 17 kilograms (37 pounds) since filming Hana Korea." "I exercised diligently while also eating smaller portions."
Hana Korea is a film inspired by true events that follows the journey of Hye Seon (Kim Min Ha), a North Korean defector who strives to move forward despite finding herself in an unfamiliar place.
Kim Min Ha stars as Hye Seon, a North Korean defector who begins building a new life in South Korea.
Kim Min Ha recently became the talk of the town with her noticeably bone-thin look, which she adopted for her next project.
Regarding the transformation, she said, "I can't officially reveal what the role is just yet, but 90% of the reason I lost weight is because of the role. I've lost about 17 kg (37 pounds) compared to when I was filming Hana Korea."
She went on to explain the reason behind her weight loss: "More than anything, I wanted to show a different side of myself. I lost the weight gradually over a long period so I could maintain my physical strength. It's not just for the project that's already been reported, but the role I'm preparing to film afterward also requires significant weight loss, so I'm still on a diet."
She also addressed the sudden attention she gained because of her transformation: "I didn't expect it to become such a hot topic either. In a previous interview, I said that I love myself as I am, so some people misunderstood my comments and thought they contradicted what I'd said before. But for me, my diet is 100% work-related. I was happy with how I looked when I was a bit chubbier, and I'm happy with how I look now as well. There are all kinds of people in the world, and it's my job to portray them. That's why I lost weight."
Talking about her method behind her weight loss, Kim Min Ha said, "A lot of people are curious about my diet. I lost weight by eating just one very small meal a day. I have also been exercising diligently and trying to lose weight as healthily as possible, without putting myself under too much stress."
Hana Korea is coming July 8.
