Koreaboo
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A famous Korean actor revealed the method he used to gain 18kg in 10 months, drawing attention from netizens.
On the July 10th broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s Problem Child in House, Namkoong Min appeared as a guest.
On the show, Namkoong Min brought up the topic of MBC drama The Veil, which gained attention for his bulk-up transformation, saying, “When I was young, I really liked working out, so I thought that doing this through a project would be a chance to show myself.”
He was excited about the idea of showcasing his favorite exercise through his work. However, Namkoong Min surprised everyone by adding, “After that, I didn’t really work out much.”
Namkoong Min also shared about his efforts during the weight-gain period. He said that he increased his weight by about 18kg from 66kg to 84kg, explaining, “I worked out for about 10 months in total and exercised for three hours every day without missing a single day.”
He added, “I think I ate 5 to 7 meals a day, and after shaping my appearance like that, I gained confidence.” Namkoong Min’s dedication, gaining 18kg for the sake of his character, drew admiration.