Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young revealed that she gained weight for her role in 'The Glory'. She also confessed to experiencing hair loss and a herniated disc after filming 'Wonkyung'.

On the October 16th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Baekban Journey with Heo Young-man', Cha Joo-young, known for her roles in the dramas 'The Glory' and 'Wonkyung', traveled to Hampyeong.
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Actress Cha Joo-young Opens Up About Weight Gain for 'The Glory' and Health Challenges Post 'Wonkyung'
Cha Joo-young and Heo Young-man visited a red bean porridge restaurant. When Heo mentioned that red bean porridge is good for hair loss, Cha responded, "I need that right now." She shared that during the filming of the historical drama 'Wonkyung', she experienced significant hair loss due to the heavy wigs and wax used to secure them, which also led to a herniated disc.

Heo Young-man asked if the challenges of filming meant higher pay, to which Cha humorously replied, "I plan to ask for more next time."

While enjoying the porridge, Cha admitted her love for carbohydrates, especially rice cakes, earning her the nickname 'Tteoksooni'. She also shared behind-the-scenes stories from 'The Glory', where her chilling portrayal of a villain gained her attention. "Thanks to that role, I now have more options for future projects," she said.

For her glamorous character in 'The Glory', Cha gained weight, stating, "I gained a lot of weight but haven't fully returned to my previous weight." She explained that she rapidly gained 5-6 kg and maintained it throughout the filming period.

Heo asked if she was satisfied now, noting that satisfaction often comes with financial success. Cha laughed, saying, "I think I need to work a bit harder."

Cha and Heo also visited a 41-year-old Chinese restaurant. Reminiscing about her study abroad days, Cha recalled, "Cooking with black bean paste and eating jajangmyeon was like a party. We would all gather and enjoy it together."

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr