Actor Wi Ha-jun Reveals Special Connection with Volleyball Star Kim Yeon-koung and Shares Dramatic Weight Loss Story

Actor Wi Ha-jun recently opened up about his special connection with volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung and shared a dramatic weight loss story ahead of his new project, capturing the public's attention.

On Kim Yeon-koung's YouTube channel 'Bread Sister Kim Yeon-koung', a video titled '' was uploaded.

In the video, Wi Ha-jun appeared as a guest, taking on the role of Kim Yeon-koung's acting coach for the day. Kim Yeon-koung expressed her struggles with acting naturally during commercial shoots and sought Wi Ha-jun's help.

Wi Ha-jun explained that he and Kim Yeon-koung have mutual acquaintances and that he became friends with her after being impressed by her appearance in the tvN drama 'Graduation'. They naturally bonded over a meal with the lead actors. Kim Yeon-koung, who has maintained a close friendship with Jung Ryeo-won, also recalled their meeting and confirmed her connection with Wi Ha-jun.

Wi Ha-jun, who revealed he has been a volleyball fan since childhood, showed his unique passion for sports. Kim Yeon-koung admired Wi Ha-jun's dedication to self-management, noting that his social media is filled with content related to his work and exercise. As he began his acting coaching, Wi Ha-jun emphasized the importance of basics such as vocalization, diction, eye contact, and breathing, showcasing his professional side.

Kim Yeon-koung mentioned, "It seems male actors put a lot of effort into emphasizing their jawlines on screen." Wi Ha-jun agreed and surprised everyone by revealing that he lost 6kg to achieve a sharper facial line just before filming his upcoming project 'Siren'. He shared that he has maintained the weight loss to appear more defined on screen, demonstrating his dedication to acting.

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr