Moon Geun-young Opens Up About Weight Gain: 'I Found Joy in Eating'

Actress Moon Geun-young has candidly shared that her recent weight gain is a result of enjoying life to the fullest. In a video titled 'Do You Want to Be Scolded by Your Older Sister?' released on November 28 on the Cosmopolitan Korea YouTube channel, she discussed her life over the past three years since her last project.

Reflecting on her return, Moon stated, "I’ve been working out and taking time to enrich my daily life." She also talked about her striking transformation in the Netflix original series Hellbound (지옥2), crediting the makeup and art teams for their creative input. "I didn’t do much; I just had the courage to go for bold makeup. I remember trembling a bit during the process because if I made a mistake, I’d have to start over. I encouraged the makeup team to be confident and bold as well," she recalled.

Moon shared a humorous incident where her co-stars didn’t recognize her due to her makeup. "While preparing in front of the camera, the assistant director said, 'We need to get Moon Geun-young,' and everyone was like, 'She’s right here!'", she laughed.

On her newfound love for soccer, she revealed, "My younger sibling has been trying to get me into it for about five years. I support Jeonbuk Hyundai and know all the players' names and numbers. I’ve naturally become a fan. I also enjoy short track speed skating and curling, especially during the Winter Olympics. Watching skilled athletes is exhilarating, even though I struggle with skating and snowboarding myself."

Moon Geun-young made her comeback with Hellbound (지옥2) after a three-year hiatus, surprising fans with her fuller appearance. She explained, "I’ve gained weight rapidly because I’ve been enjoying life. I’m planning to lose it healthily, even if it takes time. I don’t have a strict routine; I walk every morning and eat healthy meals three times a day while incorporating other exercises."

Discussing the reasons behind her weight gain, she said, "I’ve enjoyed a variety of foods and embraced life. In the past, I was always on a diet, avoiding certain foods and living in a state of hunger. I started to appreciate the joy of eating, thinking, 'Why should I always feel deprived?' I found it fun to search for recipes and cook, which led to my weight gain."

Finally, when asked about characters she wishes to portray, she expressed, "I want to challenge myself with all kinds of roles. I love thrillers and suspense, so I’d love to take on projects in those genres, as well as action films."