Park Min-young sparks concern over extreme weight loss ahead of TV comeback

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Actress Park Min-young, known for her role in the hit tvN drama “Marry My Husband,” has sparked concern among fans after appearing noticeably thinner at an official event ahead of her small-screen return.

The actress attended a press conference on Monday at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Seoul, for TV Chosun’s new weekend drama “The Confidence Man KR.” Dressed in a nude-tone dress, Park drew attention with her figure, striking facial features and radiant presence.

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However, her extremely slender frame quickly became a hot topic online. Social media users expressed concern over her protruding collarbones, visible rib lines and thin arms and fingers, commenting, “She looks so fragile,” “The dress looks amazing, but she’s too skinny,” “Please eat more” and “She’s beautiful but looks too thin.”

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Weight transformation for roles

Park Min-young previously made headlines during her appearance in last year’s popular drama “Marry My Husband,” where she lost 37 kilograms to portray a cancer patient. While her dedication to the role was widely praised, many worried about the toll such an extreme transformation could take on her health.

Although she later returned looking healthier, concerns resurfaced after her recent appearance. In response, Park addressed the issue on her social media account on Tuesday, clarifying that her current weight loss is connected to her upcoming role in “Siren."

“I’ve been dieting healthily for my character Han Seol-ah in ‘Siren’, but due to a hectic schedule, I’ve lost a little more weight than planned,” she wrote. “I’m eating three full meals a day, so please don’t worry. Please look forward to ‘The Confidence Man KR,' ‘Siren’ and my upcoming variety shows.”

"The Confidence Man KR” is a caper comedy about three con artists using their skills to take revenge on the villains of modern society. The series premieres Saturday at 9:10 p.m. on TV Chosun and Coupang Play.

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.