Actress Kim Min Ha has spoken out about her noticeable weight loss, explaining that the transformation was entirely for her acting career.
During a recent interview for Hana Korea, Kim Min Ha revealed that she has lost nearly 16–17 kg over the past two years. She explained that the change began while preparing for a role and continued for subsequent projects.
"The role required significant weight loss, so I worked hard to meet that goal. The main reason for the continuous weight loss was 90% due to the role. I was also contemplating how to present a different image. To maintain both weight loss and physical strength, I took a long time to achieve it."
She Responds to Misunderstandings
Kim Min Ha also addressed criticism from people who felt her weight loss contradicted her previous comments about body image.
"I want to clarify that I never expected this to become such a hot topic. Some misunderstood my past statement, 'I love myself as I am. Why must one be skinny?' thinking it was contradictory. But this 100% stems from my job and role. I'm satisfied with both my curvier and current appearance."
She also dismissed rumors that she lost weight without exercising.
"There are all kinds of people in the world, and my job is to portray them. I believe it's right to show a chameleon-like transformation. I lost weight by eating one small meal a day. Despite rumors that I didn't exercise, I worked out diligently. I focused on losing weight healthily and without stress over a long period."