Actress Kim Nam-joo Opens Up About Extreme Dieting to Maintain Her Figure

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Actress Kim Nam-joo has candidly shared her struggles with extreme dieting to maintain her weight at 47kg (approximately 104 lbs) while standing at 169cm (approximately 5'6").

On the October 24th episode of SBS Life's variety show 'Queen of Insight Kim Nam-joo,' Kim Nam-joo and her husband, Kim Seung-woo, were seen enjoying a trip to the Hydrangea Festival in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do.

During a meal with Kim Seung-woo, Kim Nam-joo revealed, "I had to starve to survive," expressing her honest feelings. Previously on the show, she admitted, "I don't even drink water before award ceremonies," highlighting the challenges of weight management as an actress.

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Kim Nam-joo further confessed, "I always had to starve, and often found myself holding back while my family enjoyed delicious meals. I can't even eat a single serving of tteokbokki. I've never eaten to my heart's content," sharing her extreme dieting struggles.

In response, Kim Seung-woo commented, "It's all for a living," and encouraged her to persevere. Their candid conversation sheds light on the realistic challenges Kim Nam-joo faces in maintaining her weight.

Meanwhile, Kim Nam-joo married fellow actor Kim Seung-woo in 2005, and the couple has a son and a daughter.

Reporter Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr