Namkoong Min, the story of how he gained 18kg and even shed tears while showering
Namgoong Min shared the extreme bulking process he underwent, gaining 18kg during the filming of 'The Veil,' and recently announced his pregnancy news.
"Even nightmares of losing muscle"... Namkoong Min's extreme bulk-up
Actor Namkoong Min confessed to the mental and physical pain he endured while building his body for his roles. Appearing on KBS 2TV's 'Problematic Men' airing at 10:20 PM on the 10th, Namkoong Min shared the details of his grueling weight gain process during the filming of the drama 'Black Sun'.
At the time, Namkoong Min increased his weight by a staggering 18kg, from 66kg to 84kg, to fulfill his role. For 10 months, he maintained high-intensity workouts for three hours every day and followed an extreme diet, eating up to seven meals a day to increase muscle mass.
Beyond simply building muscle, there were moments when he hit his mental limits. He shared his feelings at the time, saying, "I would have nightmares about losing muscle or even shed tears while showering." This suggests the immense pressure he felt to maintain his target physique.
Even Kim Jong-kook, a representative fitness enthusiast in the entertainment industry, marveled at Namkoong Min's willpower, saying, "That is truly not an easy task." However, Namkoong Min piqued curiosity by revealing the unexpected reason why he stopped exercising after finishing the project.
From failing open auditions to becoming a father-to-be: Namkoong Min's winding life story
Namkoong Min did not hide the ups and downs he faced before becoming an actor. A mechanical engineering major, he challenged the open talent auditions of the three major broadcasting stations with dreams of acting, but the result was failure in all of them. The behind-the-scenes story of how he eventually entered the path of acting while working as an advertising model will be revealed in this broadcast.
Since his debut in the 1999 EBS youth drama 'Spread Your Dreams', his career has been illustrious. He has left behind numerous hits, including 'Great Family', 'My Golden Kids', and 'Can You Hear My Heart', followed by 'Remember', 'Chief Kim', 'Doctor Prisoner', 'Stove League', 'One Dollar Lawyer', and most recently, 'My Dearest'. Through these performances, he has won three Grand Prizes at acting awards.
Recently, he has also been experiencing personal joy. Having built a happy family after marrying actress Jin Ah-reum in 2022, Namkoong Min announced the news of expecting a second generation, marking a new beginning as a father-to-be.
A twist episode with Kim Dae-myung and 'The Completion of Marriage'
Stories about actor Kim Dae-myung, who is currently working with him in the KBS 2TV drama 'The Completion of Marriage', were also mentioned. Regarding Kim Dae-myung, whom he knew to be quiet, Namkoong Min said, "I thought he was the type to talk behind people's backs." The new side of Kim Dae-myung discovered while appearing on the variety show turned the set into a sea of laughter.
Kim Jong-kook, Kim Dae-myung, and the colleagues Namkoong Min speaks of
Kim Jong-kook, a representative fitness enthusiast in the entertainment industry, marveled after hearing about Namkoong Min's extreme bulk-up process, saying, "That is truly not an easy task."
Actor Kim Dae-myung, who is currently working with him in the KBS 2TV drama 'The Completion of Marriage', was also mentioned. Namkoong Min shared a twist about Kim Dae-myung, whom he thought was usually quiet, saying that after appearing on a variety show together, he realized Kim was actually the type to talk behind people's backs.
The journey from debut to winning three Grand Prizes
Namkoong Min debuted in the 1999 EBS youth drama 'Spread Your Dreams'. Since then, he has been recognized for his acting skills through numerous works including 'Great Family', 'My Golden Kids', and 'Can You Hear My Heart', as well as 'Remember', 'Chief Kim', 'Doctor Prisoner', 'Stove League', 'One Dollar Lawyer', and 'My Dearest'. Through these activities, he achieved the feat of winning three Grand Prizes at acting awards.
"I thought he was the type to talk behind people's backs"
Namkoong Min shared a twist episode about actor Kim Dae-myung, who is currently working with him in the KBS 2TV drama 'The Completion of Marriage'.
Having discovered a new side of Kim Dae-myung, whom he knew to be of a quiet personality, while appearing on a variety program together, he made the set burst into laughter by saying, "I thought he was the type to talk behind people's backs."
Background and Context
This broadcast will take place through KBS 2TV's 'Problematic Men', airing at 10:20 PM on the 10th. Namkoong Min, a three-time Grand Prize winner, will appear as a guest to share the process of how he became an actor.
Namkoong Min has become a father-to-be, announcing the news of expecting a second generation four years after marrying actress Jin Ah-reum. In this broadcast, his daily life and episodes with actor Kim Dae-myung, who is currently working with him in the KBS 2TV drama 'The Completion of Marriage', will also be covered.
