'The Intern' Star Choi Min-sik on Weight Loss: "Result of Constant Effort and Diet, Not Wegovy"

Actor Choi Min-sik has revealed that his recent weight loss is the result of relentless effort and dieting.

During an interview held on the afternoon of the 7th in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, to commemorate the release of the film 'The Intern', Choi opened up about his weight loss, saying, "Haven't I shown you my heavier side quite often? Honestly, I lost weight for my health rather than for a project."

He continued with a chuckle, "Some people expressed concerns about my health, so I made up my mind and dropped the pounds this time. Some people even asked if I took Wegovy, but absolutely not. There is nothing in this world you get for free. It is the result of constant effort and dieting. The body is honest. With the money to buy that stuff, I would rather buy delicious drinks."

Choi is returning to the silver screen with 'The Intern' about two years after the 10-million-viewer hit 'Exhuma'. 'The Intern' tells the story of an office life that transcends generations and job ranks, beginning when Ki-ho (Choi Min-sik), a 37-year veteran silver intern, joins the company of Seon-woo (Han So-hee), who rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after its launch.

It is a remake of the 2015 global box office hit Hollywood film of the same name. Choi Min-sik takes on the role of silver intern Ki-ho, while Han So-hee plays the young CEO Seon-woo, showcasing their chemistry on screen.

The film is set to open in theaters on September 16.

 

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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