Kim Dae Myung shares the real reason behind his dramatic 20kg weight loss after ‘Misaeng’
Actor Kim Dae Myung shared his thoughts on weight management.
On April 8, he appeared as a guest on the web variety show Salon Drip 2.
Kim Dae Myung talked about weight control, saying, "I’ve always worked on losing weight. In the past, my weight fluctuated a lot with each project."
He added, "When I was in Misaeng, I weighed 96kg, but after that, I lost 10 to 20kg for other projects," adding, "Since I’ve been paid, I have to lose the weight."
His famous diet is almost as well-known as his roles. Kim Dae Myung humbly said, "People find it interesting. But it’s not just me, many other actors manage their weight like this."
Jang Do Yeon joked, "You would diet to match your character, but every project has articles about your weight loss. I think you've lost about 25kg now. Shouldn't you look like skin and bones by now?"
To which Kim Dae Myung responded, "I’ve lost a lot of weight, but when you look at me, there’s not much difference," causing laughter.
Fans lose it after seeing IU, Kim Seon Ho, and more "When Life Gives You Tangerines" stars reunite at one special event
The When Life Gives You Tangerines cast melted fans’ hearts once again — this time off-screen!
On April 15, the VIP premiere of the film Yadang took place at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, and it quickly turned into a Poksak reunion.
The event was already buzzing with big names like Uhm Tae Woong (who made his first appearance in 8 years), Lee Min Ho, Ha Ji Won, Lee Joo Young, Hyeri, Lee Yu Bi, Kim Sung Kyun, and even Single’s Inferno 4's Lee Si An.
But the surprise appearance of severalWhen Life Gives You Tangerines cast members made fans super emotional.
IU, who played Gwansik’s daughter Geum Myeong in the Netflix series, was spotted quietly entering the theater wearing a mask. A fan who noticed her shared a photo, writing, “Poksak daughter Geum Myeong is here!”
Kim Seon Ho also showed up and quickly got attention. Fans recognized him despite the mask and commented, “Chung Seop is here too!” and “Park Hae Joon’s son-in-law came!”Kim Seon Ho made a special appearance in the series as Geum Myeong’s husband.
Kang Yoo Seok, who played Eun Myeong Yi (Gwansik’s son), also came to support his on-screen dad. Fans left sweet comments like “The son is so thoughtful!”
And of course, Choi Dae Hoon — better known as “Hak Ssi Ahjussi” — made fans smile with his bright energy. People couldn’t stop talking about him, saying things like “He came to see his in-laws’ movie,” and “The whole When Life Gives You Tangerines family is here!”
Before the event, Park Hae Joon shared in an interview with Xports News that he wasn’t sure who would show up, saying, “Everyone’s really busy, so it depends on the situation. But I’d be really happy if we could meet again after a long time.”
Well, they did meet again — and fans couldn’t be happier.
In Poksak, Park Hae Joon played the loving father Gwansik, but in Yadang, he takes on a much tougher role as a drug squad detective who never gives up on catching criminals. His transformation is already gaining attention from fans eager to see him in a new light.
Meanwhile, Yadang officially hit theaters on April 16.
