On July 8, BBC News Korea released an interview with Kim Min Ha through its official channel. Ahead of the release of her film Hana Korea, the actress addressed the attention surrounding her dramatic physical transformation.
“I am very satisfied with my appearance,” Kim Min Ha began. “Many people are talking about how I look right now, but I was simply losing weight for my next role. It was just something related to my work.”
She continued, “I am always prepared to change my body or appearance depending on the character I play. My appearance is closely connected to my profession. It’s not about pursuing some standardized definition of beauty.”
“No matter when, where, or how I transform my appearance, I am very satisfied with myself,” she added, sharing her honest thoughts.
Kim Min Ha went on to say, “Whatever I look like, there’s always a reason for it, and I don’t think it’s something that matters that much to me. I just want to focus on my role.”
The actress recently attracted widespread attention after showing off a noticeably slimmer figure. Photos she shared on social media revealed a striking transformation, with her previous fuller appearance replaced by a much leaner physique. Her dramatic weight loss sparked a wide range of reactions online.
Addressing the topic during the interview, Kim Min Ha explained, “I started losing weight during Typhoon Family, and it took about two years. Compared to when I filmed Hana Korea, I’ve lost around 16 to 17 kilograms. It’s a huge difference.”
“It was a role that required me to lose a significant amount of weight, so I worked hard to achieve that,” she said.
Kim Min Ha is also set to star alongside Lee Do Hyun in the upcoming film Let’s Shake Our Sun. It has been reported that she lost weight to portray a terminally ill character in the project.
Sources: Nate