The “Newtopia” star’s extreme method for his dramatic transformation revealed

The “Newtopia” star’s extreme method for his dramatic transformation revealed

He is in preparation for his next job.

Actor Jung Min Parkwho starred in Play CoupangThe original K-Drama Newtopia next to BLACKPINK‘S Jisooshared that he’s working on losing weight for his next project and that the intensity of his method has shocked fans.

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Actor Park Jung Min (left) with his “Newtopia” co-star BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (right) | News about the stars

About the actress Will In NaOn the radio show “You In Radio”, Park Jung Min was asked how he gets out of feeling down, if he ever does. First, he mentioned games, but added that sometimes games make him feel worse.

Then he revealed that he had started running. Even if it was to lose weight, to better fit his next role in a K action movie, Humint—and it was difficult at first, Park Jung Min said that now he is used to it and feels good.

Jung Min Park: These days I’m working on losing weight for a photo shoot.

Will In Na: You lost weight.

Jung Min Park: I started running.

Will In Na: Truly?

Jung Min Park: Yes, it’s been about three months. I run about 6 miles (10 kilometers) a day. My head clears when I run. It was challenging at first. But now I can run 6 miles without too much trouble and it helps improve my mood.

Will In Na: What time do you go running?

Jung Min Park: Normally at night, around 8pm.

Between running 6 miles a day and skipping dinner, Park Jung Min is said to have lost over 37 pounds (17 kilograms).

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Park Jung Min in November 2023 | SpoTV News

Will In Na:So you don’t get hungry when you get home? Don’t eat after running?

Jung Min Park: No, I don’t eat.

Will In Na: Is it difficult to skip dinner or don’t you feel hungry?!

Jung Min Park: I usually skip dinner, so… But if I’m hungry, I eat before running.

Will In Na: And how many kilograms did you lose this way? Your weight loss is very noticeable.

Jung Min Park: I lost a lot. Over 10 kilograms.

After the radio show, K-Drama fans realized the difference 37 pounds made on his overall vibe. A post with before and after photos of Park Jung Min has gone viral theqoowith hundreds of comments amazed by his dedication.

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Park Jung Min in May 2024 | Hankook Sports
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Park Jung Min in January 2025 | theqoo

Some were concerned about her joints, but most were inspired to get out and do some cardio too!

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  • “Are his knees okay though? Every time I run side by side for a week or two, my knees hurt…”
  • “Oh.”
  • “Before he lost weight, he looked so round and happy.”
  • “Incredible.”
  • “When I run 10 kilometers, I feel more than hungry. I’m so hungry I could eat anything, LOL. It’s impressive that he didn’t eat after running.”
  • “I knew running alone wouldn’t make that much of a difference. Obviously he skipped dinner.
  • “Running really is the best thing for losing weight.”

Park Jung Min and BLACKPINK’s K-Drama Jisoo will premiere on February 7, 2025 (KST).

Read more about how Park Jung Min felt working alongside the K-Pop princess:

BLACKPINK’s K-Drama Lead Jisoo Reveals His Huge ‘Regret’ About Filming With Her

Source: ELLE Korea and theqoo

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