Portraying a Cancer Patient in the Drama 'MARRY MY HUSBAND', Park Min Young is Willing to Lose Weight to 37 Kilograms

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Antonia Rucita Nurak

Fans were surprised by Park Min Young's latest appearance, as she has become thinner. Park Min Young surprised fans with her drastic weight loss for her latest drama project.

Her latest drama project, where she plays the role of a secretary in the dramaWHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM, portrays the main character Kang Ji Won, who suffers from an unhappy marriage and worsens when she is diagnosed with cancer.

Her new appearance in the gloomy drama shows the exhausting life of the character she portrays. Her latest appearance truly shows her dedication in portraying a cancer patient character.

1. Weight Loss of 37 Kilograms

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In a teaser clip shared by tvN through its official Instagram account, the actress appears much thinner and paler compared to her previous roles. In the caption, it explains that Park Min Young has lost 37 kilograms of weight.

Her face is also much more gaunt, and almost unrecognizable, truly depicting the physical and emotional impact of cancer on someone. As reported by Koreaboo on Thursday, November 23, 2023, it is mentioned that although it is easy to praise this role, the characterization sensitive to the impact of cancer makes it clear that Park Min Young's transformation is not just acting. The latest photos of the artist strengthen her dedication to the role of a cancer patient.

2. Netizens Praise

Although tvN has just released its teaser photos, Park Min Young has received a lot of positive comments from netizens. Here are some comments on Park Min Young's appearance.

"Park Min Young has wholeheartedly lost 37kg to further immerse herself in her character," wrote one netizen. "#ParkMinYoung lost 37kg to portray Kang Jiwon, a 37-year-old cancer patient in the upcoming webtoon-based drama #MarryMyHusband. Her dedication is truly remarkable," said another account on X.

Meanwhile, Indonesian netizens on tvN's Instagram also appreciate her dedication. "No wonder she's so skinny all of a sudden for this drama," wrote one account. "I thought she was skinny before for other reasons. Turns out she's skinny because she's filming a new project, she's really dedicated," added another.

3. Drama Adaptation of Webtoon

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The drama MARRY MY HUSBAND is an adaptation of the webtoon with the same title by Sung So Jak. It is planned to be aired next year. In the Korean drama Marry My Husband, Park Min Young plays Kang Ji Won, a woman who is unhappy in her marriage. Ji Won earns a living on her own, while her husband is hot-tempered, in debt, and unemployed.

However, Kang Ji Won discovers that her husband is having an affair with her friend and, worse yet, she is diagnosed with cancer. On the other hand, when she faints and opens her eyes, Kang Ji Won finds herself in the past, 10 years before she started dating Park Min Hwan.

She decides to change her life by seeking revenge and making her friend Jung Soo Min marry her cruel husband.

(kpl/arn)