A shocking diet helped the top actress lose weight up to 43 kg

She said she feels sharper when she’s hungry.

Koreaboo

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Famous actress Go Min Yes she spoke about the strict diet that helped her lose 15kg for her role in the Netflix series The frog.

Known for her dedication to her art, Go revealed she dropped to 43kg to deliver a raw and intense portrait of The frog character Yoo Seong Ah.

In a recent appearance on the YouTube channel 117Go shared that his daily intake was limited to one iced latte, one seasoned seaweed sheet, and two hard-boiled eggs. Her extreme transformation was part of her preparation for the role, which involved physically demanding scenes that showcased her dramatically slimmed down figure.

go min yes the frog — Go Min Si in “The Frog” | *Netflix*

Go explained that the drastic weight loss was intentional, with the aim of giving his character a raw and vulnerable look during the show’s most brutal moments. Despite the minimal diet, the actress admitted that she actually felt more focused when she ate less.

I concentrate better when I eat less. I feel more mentally clear when I’m hungry. When I eat I feel sleepy, but when I eat less I feel awake and alert.

— Go Min Si

go min yes the frog 1 — Go Min Si in “The Frog” | *Netflix*

While Go’s weight has fluctuated in the past, reaching up to 58kg during filming The witch – is able to quickly regulate its weight, sometimes up to 3 kg in a single day.

go min yes the witch — Go Min Si in “The Witch”. | *IMDb*

Co-host Dex — who had also experimented with fasting while preparing for a motorcycle competition — asked her if she had noticed a difference in her performance while hungry. Go agreed, noting that she feels more energetic when she eats less.