Namkoong Min shed weight to 67kg with homemade 'banana-ma juice'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Namkoong Min revealed his weight loss secrets on the variety show 'Pyeonstorang'.
- He maintains his ideal physique for roles by controlling his weight, currently at 67kg, and managing his diet.
- His key health and weight loss method is a homemade 'banana-ma juice' made with banana, ma, nuts, misugaru, and protein drink.
Actor Namkoong Min is drawing attention for his rigorous self-management and dietary control to maintain a perfect physique for his roles. Appearing on the KBS 2TV entertainment show 'Pyeonstorang' on June 2, Namkoong Min shared his methods for freely adjusting his weight according to his characters.
While he typically maintains a weight in the early 70kg range, Namkoong Min sheds pounds when preparing for roles to match the character's tone. He revealed he has currently lost weight down to 67kg. "Acting involves changing the body, which alters the tone, so I carefully manage this aspect," he stated.
Acting involves changing the body, which alters the tone, so I carefully manage this aspect.
The core secret to Namkoong Min's weight loss and health management is his self-made 'banana-ma juice.' He drinks this as a meal replacement. The juice is prepared by blending banana, ma, nuts, misugaru (a roasted grain powder), and a protein drink.
"Blending all the ingredients in the morning makes it taste nutty and is also healthy," Namkoong Min explained. "It's easy to digest even on an empty stomach in the morning, which greatly helps with daily activities."
Blending all the ingredients in the morning makes it taste nutty and is also healthy. It's easy to digest even on an empty stomach in the morning, which greatly helps with daily activities.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.