No Joke! These 7 Korean Actors Do Unexpected Things for Their Roles in Films and Dramas

Kapanlagi.com - Being an actor is not just about appearing in front of the camera and memorizing lines. It requires high dedication for the role to feel alive and real. Especially for Korean actors who are known to have high standards in the entertainment world, they are willing to make various sacrifices to maximize their acting.

Some of them even spend months delving into the characters they portray. From strict diets, learning new skills, to adapting to habits that are far from their true nature. This step is taken so that the audience can feel the authentic emotions and dynamics.

Here is a list of Korean actors who give their all in preparing for roles in films and adaptation dramas. Each process reflects an extraordinary dedication that deserves appreciation.

1. Doh Kyung Soo Piano Practice for 'SECRET: UNTOLD MELODY'

Doh Kyung Soo, better known as D.O. from EXO, takes on a big challenge in the film SECRET: UNTOLD MELODY. This film is an adaptation of the Taiwanese movie titled Secret, which was released in 2007.

In this film, he plays the role of Yoo Joon, a genius pianist who is also a music school student. To perform convincingly, Doh Kyung Soo not only learned to play the piano but also delved into hand movement techniques and expressions suitable for a professional musician.

2. Song Seung Heon Undergoes Extreme Diet for HIDDEN FACE

Korean actors go on diets and learn skills for acting. (credit: instagram.com/songseungheon1005)

Veteran actor Song Seung Heon is willing to undergo a strict diet for specific scenes in the film HIDDEN FACE, an adaptation of a Spanish film. One scene requires him to appear shirtless, so he felt the need to shape his body optimally.

In a radio interview, Song Seung Heon admitted to consuming only nuts and plain water for three weeks. This dedication was made to ensure his appearance met the expectations of the audience and the director.

3. Song Hye Kyo Learns to Smoke for 6 Months

Korean actors go on diets and learn skills for acting. (credit: instagram.com/kyo1122)

Song Hye Kyo is known as an actress who always fully commits to her characters. For the film DARK NUNS, she plays a nun named Sister Junia who has a habit of smoking.

Although she is not a smoker, she decided to learn how to smoke six months before filming. This was done so that the smoking scenes in the film would feel natural, especially since one of the main scenes uses a big close-up technique that shows her facial expressions in detail.

4. Choo Young Woo Studies Medicine for THE TRAUMA CODE

Korean actors go on diets and learn skills for acting. (credit: instagram.com/cu.young)

In the medical drama THE TRAUMA CODE: KEROES ON CALL, Choo Young Woo plays a doctor. To prepare for his role, he underwent medical training to realistically portray surgery scenes and patient handling.

This step proves that the Korean film industry pays great attention to detail. With this extra effort, the character played by Choo Young Woo appears convincing as a professional medical staff member.

5. Shin Hae Sun Trains in Ballet Movements for Years

Korean actors go on diets and learn skills for acting. (credit: instagram.com/shinhs831)

Shin Hae Sun faced a big challenge when playing a ballerina in the drama ANGEL'S LAST MISSION: LOVE. To look like a professional dancer, she trained in ballet for years before filming started.

Not only did she learn dance movements, but she also understood posture, expression, and breathing techniques to truly appear like a real ballerina. Her efforts paid off, as many critics praised her very natural acting.

6. Kim Tae Ri Learns Rock Climbing for JUNG-E

Korean actors go on diets and learn skills for acting. (credit: instagram.com/kimtaeri_official)

Actress Kim Tae Ri has always been known for her dedication to her roles. In the science fiction film JUNG-E, she plays a soldier who must overcome various physical obstacles.

To convincingly portray this, she underwent rock climbing training for several months. As a result, her movements and posture in the film appear very authentic, like a trained soldier.

7. Kim Go Eun Studies Mandarin for Her Role in YUMI CELLS

Korean actors go on diets and learn skills for acting. (credit: instagram.com/ggonekim)

In the drama YUMI CELLS, Kim Go Eun plays a character who has a lot of interactions with the Mandarin language. To make her accent sound natural, she specifically studied Mandarin for several months before filming.

Not only that, but she also learned about Chinese expressions and culture so that the scenes involving this language felt more authentic.

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