Han Ji Hyun Reveals How Acting In “Penthouse” Caused Her To Lose Over 10 Pounds

She didn’t lose all that weight by choice.

Actress Han Ji Hyun who showed off a spectacular performance in SBS‘s Penthouse and Penthouse 2 confessed that she lost a significant amount of weight due to acting in the drama.

“Penthouse” | SBS

Han Ji Hyun displayed her versatility as an actress by playing a character that harasses other kids in school and even threatens the woman who ultimately marries her father.

“Penthouse” | SBS

In particular, Han Ji Hyun’s character, Joo Seok Kyung bullied both Eun Byeol and Jenny, which took a lot out of her.

I tried to act in the boldest way possible while bullying them.

— Han Ji Hyun

And the need for her to always go after another character with rage even resulted in unintentional weight loss.

I was so exhausted that I lost weight. I lost 5 kilograms (~11 pounds) since I first started the drama. My ‘sunbaes’ were worried and told me to eat more so I can gain weight. And when I gained a bit back, they noticed.

— Han Ji Hyun

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Season 2 of Penthouse just came to a close, but they’re going straight into shooting Season 3.

“Penthouse” | SBS

Regarding the upcoming season, Han Ji Hyun shared that no one knows what’s going to happen just yet, but that she has some hopes for her character’s development.

I want Seok Kyung to get a little smarter. I also want her to be on better terms with her mother and brother.

— Han Ji Hyun

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Penthouse 3 is set to premiere on June 4.

Source: Insight