Veteran Actor Son Chang-min Reveals Secrets to Staying Youthful and Professional

On MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night,' veteran actor Son Chang-min, celebrating 55 years in the industry, shared his secrets to maintaining his youthful appearance and professional discipline.

Appearing on the show on the 4th, Son Chang-min, despite it being his first variety show appearance in 20 years, impressed with his candid humor and ageless looks.

He surprised everyone by revealing that during his acting projects, he only sleeps 2-3 hours a day.

Son Chang-min stated, “Earning money is not easy. If you sleep and drink as much as you want, you can't be the lead actor,” emphasizing his dedication by recalling the phrase, 'First out, last come.'

His diet is as strict as that of a 'super-slim' girl group. He shared, “I never eat more than half a bowl of rice and stick to tofu or seasonal vegetables for side dishes,” showcasing his self-discipline. He humorously added, "If you eat everything, you'll gain weight, won't you?" causing laughter in the studio.

During the show, Son Chang-min also shared behind-the-scenes stories from his 55-year acting career, including his special connection with actor Lee Byung-hun and his secrets to successful parenting.

Meanwhile, Son Chang-min, who married in 1991, was revealed in 2012 to have been living separately from his wife for over two years. At the time, a representative stated, "It is true they have been separated for over two years due to personality differences, but they are not considering divorce or undergoing divorce proceedings."

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