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Actress Kim Geum-soon Shares Inspiring Weight Loss Journey and Career Impact
Kim Geum-soon has impressively shed 16kg, going from 71kg to her current weight of 55kg.
Balancing filming and motherhood, Kim found herself increasingly neglecting self-care, turning to food for stress relief, which led to a rapid weight gain. After entering menopause, she struggled to lose weight despite combining exercise and diet.
At the start of her weight loss journey, Kim's body fat was over 30kg, with high visceral fat levels and waist circumference, contributing to her overall body shape concerns.
Post-diet, she reduced her body fat by 12.1kg, significantly lowering her visceral fat and waist size. Her clothing size also changed from 34 inches to 27 inches, reflecting her overall body transformation.
Kim stated, "My transformed physique is now reflected in my recent roles, expanding my acting range. I am eager to explore a wider variety of characters in the future."
She also offered advice to those in their 40s and 50s facing similar challenges, saying, "This stage of life often involves living for others, but it's time to focus on yourself. If I can do it, so can you."
Reported by Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia light@tenasia.co.kr