Actress Who Went Viral For Weighing 39 Kgs Says She Regrets Her Decision
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Actress Roh Jeong Eui, who recently made headlines for her extreme weight loss, has come out saying she regrets her decision to mention her weight to the media.
Roh Jeong EuiThe actress sat down with the Korean news outlet SPOTV News on February 5, talking about her new movie, Badland Hunters. During the conversation, the topic of her recent appearance was brought up, and the actress talked about losing her baby fat. She recalled that she shed a lot of weight during the filming of Badland Hunters two years ago.
Roh and her co-actors from “Badland Hunters” | NetflixAfter playing the role of a spunky teenager in 18 Again, Roh left viewers surprised with her changed appearance in Our Beloved Summer as the popstar NJ. Between these two dramas, the actress is said to have lost a total of 15.4lbs. Her body profile of 165 cm of height and 39 kg weight made the actress go viral.
Roh Jeong Eui in “18 Again” | JTBCHowever, Roh Jeong Eui expressed concern over the attention she received for her weight. She told SPOTV News that she felt “very regretful reading those articles” because she felt it might affect young people adversely. “I’m afraid that young people may go on wrong diets during their growing period,” Roh said.
The actress explained her stance, saying that she lost weight through a lot of exercise but couldn’t help worrying if she unintentionally sent the wrong message to her younger audience.
In my case, I focused diligently on my diet and exercise. But I also felt sorry and regretful since it seemed like I had done something wrong that had imposed a compulsion on younger kids. Recently, I have been eating well and exercising a lot, so my body is a lot different from back then.
— Roh Jeong Eui
Roh mentioned that she spends around four to five hours working out, focusing on increasing muscle mass and improving strength and stamina for filming. She also works with a personal trainer and enjoys workouts like flying yoga and pilates. However, a lot of this intense exercise comes from her genuine enjoyment of the activities since they also help her relieve stress.
The actress emphasized that her 39 kg weight was not a healthy choice and wished that her fans would not be influenced negatively.
My current weight definitely is not in the 30s. It doesn’t make any sense. I have significantly increased my muscle mass. I hope my fans also enjoy exercising. At some point, your body and mind will become healthier. It would be great to exercise to become healthier than just losing weight. You guys are already beautiful enough.
— Roh Jeong Eui
Meanwhile, Roh’s Netflix original movie Badland Hunters has already captured global popularity, having entered the Global Top 10 Non-English Movie list.
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