Actor Heo Sung-tae revealed that he lost 23 kilograms in two months and noticed an increase in wrinkles on his face.
During the October 20 broadcast of KBS2's entertainment program 'Ok Tap Bang Ui Moon Je A Deul,' Heo shared his dieting experience while preparing for his acting debut.
He recalled, "When I worked at Daewoo Shipbuilding, I weighed 96 kilograms. I lost 23 kilograms in two months to audition for acting roles."
One of the most noticeable changes after his weight loss was in his face. He noted, "I developed a lot of wrinkles due to the diet, but I think those wrinkles helped me in playing villain roles."
In response, Song Eun-yi recalled Heo's character Jang Deok-soo from the Netflix series 'Squid Game,' saying, "He acts so well that it gives me chills."
Kim Sook added that Heo's on-screen persona is quite different from his real-life character, describing him as shy. She recounted, "When we met during a radio broadcast, he didn't walk straight in but stuck to the wall. Since it was radio, he needed to speak, but he didn't say much," which elicited laughter.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), rapid weight loss can lead to changes in appearance, including reduced facial volume, sagging skin, and increased wrinkles.
When weight decreases quickly, facial fat can diminish, causing cheeks to appear sunken and existing wrinkles to become more pronounced. If the skin does not contract adequately to match the reduced fat volume, sagging may also occur.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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