Many K-drama actors often push their limits just to bring their roles to life. They learn new skills or even skip meals for months. Recently, popular actor Lee You Mi surprised everyone by sharing how much she sacrificed for her character in the Netflix thriller As You Stood By. She lost a significant amount of weight to play the character of Hee Soo, and fans cannot stop talking about her amazing dedication. Read on to know more!
Here’s How Lee You Mi Stuck To 37 Kgs Throughout The Filming Of As You Stood By
During a recent interview, Lee You Mi explained that her character never enjoys meals because she only eats beside her abusive husband. To make Hee Soo look weak, tired and full of pain, the actress decided to become very thin on screen. She reached around 37 kilograms while filming, even though her normal weight is always around 41 kilograms. The actor further shared that she slept as much as possible to stop thinking about food and said her body somehow gets used to eating less during projects.
This level of dedication is nothing new for Lee You Mi. Fans already know she always gives everything to her roles. People loved her acting in Squid Game, Mr Plankton, and others. Every time she appears on the screens, fans can’t help but praise her determination.
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For the unversed, As You Stood By K-drama’s plot is dark and heavy. It revolves around two childhood friends who suffered terrible things growing up. One of them is stuck in a violent marriage and together they plan to kill the dangerous husband. But it isn’t as easy as it seems. Along with Lee You Mi, the drama stars Jeon So-nee, Jang Seung-jo and Lee Moo-saeng and has already become a fan favourite.