Actress Han So Hee Confesses She Gained 22 Pounds For Her Role In “My Name”

She’s digesting her badass character in every way possible.

Actress Han So Hee has been busy with her back-to-back productions, as she only recently concluded her activities for her JTBC series, Nevertheless. While it’s only been a few months since her last K-Drama ended, the actress has been making headlines for her image transformation for the upcoming Netflix production, My Name.

“My Name” poster.

In a recent interview, the actress revealed that not only did she diligently prep for all of My Name‘s action scenes, but that in doing so, she gained a bit of muscle weight.

Since I have been exercising a lot and eating a lot as well, I gained about 10 kilograms (22 pounds).

— Han So Hee

Han So Hee in “My Name” | Netflix

The actress shared that due to her role in My Name, she was forced to keep up with her workouts, which she revealed has increased her athletic abilities.

My athletic ability has gotten way better following ‘My Name,’ so I have been learning how to kick box these days.

— Han So Hee

| Netflix

My Name follows the story of Yoon Ji Woo (played by Han So Hee), who will do whatever it takes to avenge her father’s death. As she infiltrates a drug gang, she becomes a mole for the police department, which is where she meets Detective Jeon Pil Do (played by Ahn Bo Hyun.)

The Netflix series is set to premiere on October 15, 2021 so be on the lookout for that. In the meantime, check out the trailer down below.

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