In particular, it has drawn attention that she underwent an extreme diet to make her body appear frail for the role.
Song Hye-kyo once lost 17kg in the past, and this diet was also based on her past experience.
In “The Glory”, the character Moon Dong-eun had to appear physically drained and weak due to the severe school violence she endured during her youth.
Writer Kim Eun-sook suggested scenes that revealed Moon Dong-eun’s scars and asked Song Hye-kyo if she could lose more weight to portray a thinner frame. Song Hye-kyo requested two months to prepare and began a diet primarily based on konjac rice.
Ultimately, she chose a dietary approach and ate konjac rice.
Konjac is a low-calorie food that gives a sense of fullness, making it effective for weight loss. However, excessive consumption can lead to digestive issues and nutritional imbalances, so caution is necessary.
Song Hye-kyo previously lost 17kg through a one-food diet, choosing tofu.
For three months, she ate regular meals for breakfast and lunch but replaced dinner with tofu.
She boiled the tofu lightly and ate it with minimal seasoning, like a salad. Additionally, she made sure to finish dinner before 7 PM and maintained a habit of eating only 80% of her usual portion.
As for exercise, she did not follow any specific routine.
It’s reported that during overseas shoots, simply walking helped her lose weight, and she is known for regularly walking her dog. During her diet, she once walked for four hours a day.
Walking, which doesn’t depend on location or time, has been an effective way for her to maintain her weight consistently.