"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" main cast Lee Sung Kyung recently clarifies her weight gain scandal in an interview. On it, she discussed a lot about herself and her role as Book Joo in the drama. The actress positively shared how the issue started and why it happened along the course of the show.
South Korean drama "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" just aired its final episode while it's not as renowned as its rivals many people praised it a lot. This especially goes with Lee Sung Kyung who plays the main character Kim Bok Joo, a weightlifter who has a real positive outlook on life despite many hardships.
When the drama started, "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" actress Lee Sung Kyung began as a skinny woman though the viewers noticed that she kept on gaining weight on its course. This is where her weight gain scandal began! In a report by Soompi, she clarified the issue which she said: "It was a matter of eating more and getting bloated in order to match with Bok Joo."
The South Korean actress added that she personally noticed the weight gain. In spite, She was so happy with her role that she didn't think much about it but it gets depressing when she's back as her own self.
On Lee Sung Kyung's further clarification, Allkpop quoted her: "When I gained weight and acted as Bok Joo, I was fine." She added,"but when I was myself, I felt different and my clothes wouldn't fit, so I was somewhat depressed." This is what the sad truth she wants the people to understand.
The ending of Lee Sung Kyung's role as Kim Bok Joo really made her sad. Though, the support and love of "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" production comforted her through it all.
