Actress Ryu Hye-young denies dieting, explains appearance changes
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Ryu Hye-young directly addressed rumors about her weight loss, stating she has not dieted since age 25.
- She attributes her slimmer appearance to natural changes with age and focused exercise, not intentional weight loss.
- Ryu, known for her role in 'Reply 1988,' maintains her weight within a 1-2 kg range and emphasizes consistent exercise and posture correction.
Actress Ryu Hye-young has directly refuted claims of dieting, asserting that she has not intentionally lost weight since she was 25 years old. The clarification came via a short video titled 'I'm Explaining About Dieting' posted on the official social media of her YouTube channel, 'Ryu Hye-young Lemon & Milk Tea Club.'
I haven't dieted. In fact, I haven't even lost weight.
During a meal at a Seoul restaurant, Ryu addressed the recent comments she's received. "I haven't dieted. In fact, I haven't even lost weight," she stated. She expressed frustration with online comments, noting, "Recently, many comments say I've lost so much weight, that I'm so skinny. But then, the same people leave malicious comments if I gain weight."
Recently, many comments say I've lost so much weight, that I'm so skinny. But then, the same people leave malicious comments if I gain weight.
Ryu reiterated that she has not dieted since turning 25. She explained that her changed appearance is due to natural aging, such as the loss of baby fat in her face and body, and her exercise routine. "I've been exercising consistently," she said, adding that she recently focused intensely on posture correction with a new instructor.
I've been exercising consistently.
She emphasized that her weight has remained stable, fluctuating only by about 1-2 kilograms over the past decade. This stability contrasts with the public perception of her having lost weight. Ryu previously shared her healthy lifestyle on the MBC show 'I Live Alone,' showcasing her consistent exercise, including slow running, which garnered attention for her well-managed health.
My weight has remained stable, fluctuating only by about 1-2 kilograms over the past decade.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.