Actress Park Min Young is making headlines again for her intense dedication to acting, but this time it has left many fans worried about her health. At the press conference for the upcoming tvN drama ‘Siren’s Kiss‘ held on February 23, the 40-year-old star revealed that she survived on just 3 liters of water daily while filming to perfectly portray her character’s emotional and physical state.
The actress, known for her roles in hit series like What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim and Marry My Husband, explained that her character Han Seol Ah barely eats throughout the drama due to the tragic events surrounding her life. To match that reality on screen, Park Min Young made the difficult choice to fast during the entire filming process.
The Extreme Diet Behind Her Character Transformation
At the production presentation streamed through TVING and Naver TV, Park Min Young shared detailed insights about her preparation for the role alongside co-stars Wi Ha Joon, Kim Jung Hyun, and director Kim Cheol Kyu. She described her character as someone who suffers from panic disorder and feels intensely lonely when alone.
“The character Han Seol Ah does not eat in the drama. Many tragedies happen around her, so she does not eat and stays at home only drinking water and alcohol,” Park Min Young explained at the event. “She is a person who feels extremely lonely when alone and suffers from panic disorder. I felt I should not gain weight for this role. Throughout the filming process, I fasted and drank 3 liters of water every day.”
The actress admitted that she deliberately pushed herself into a dark mental state to bring authenticity to her performance. “I thought keeping myself in a more gloomy state would be suitable for the character. I have really turned myself into a very gloomy person,” she shared candidly about the emotional challenges she faced during production.
Concerns Grow Over Repeated Extreme Weight Loss
This is not the first time Park Min Young has undergone such drastic physical changes for a role. In her 2024 drama ‘Marry My Husband’, she played a character battling cancer and dropped her weight to just 37 kilograms. At that time, she revealed that she ate very little and survived mainly on ionized drinking water during filming.
Fans who noticed her increasingly thin appearance at public events in 2025 had already expressed concern. The speculation grew stronger when she appeared at promotions for her film Confidence Queen last year. Now with the revelation about her water-only diet for ‘Siren’s Kiss’, those worries have resurfaced with greater intensity.
On social media and entertainment news platforms, viewers are sharing mixed reactions. While many praise her commitment to her craft, others worry about the message this sends regarding beauty standards in the entertainment industry.
One comment on MyDramaList read, “Losing weight for a role when you are as thin as she is already is worrisome and extremely unhealthy. It also says a lot about Korean society and the beauty imperatives for everyone.” Another user added, “I don’t understand why articles still speak of actresses losing weight as if it’s something great when most of them are already abnormally thin.”
Returning to Normal Life After Filming
Despite the extreme measures taken during production, Park Min Young assured fans that she has now returned to her regular eating habits. “Currently I have returned to normal,” she stated at the press conference, attempting to ease public concern about her well-being.
The actress acknowledged that transforming her body and mind for such a heavy character required careful management. Thanks to her many years in the industry, she explained that she was able to find balance again after filming wrapped. Her experience in the business has taught her how to separate herself from the dark roles she portrays.
Director Kim Cheol Kyu, who previously worked on the acclaimed thriller Flower of Evil, praised Park Min Young’s dedication during the production. The creative team behind ‘Siren’s Kiss’ has emphasized that the physical transformation was essential to telling Han Seol Ah’s story authentically.
What ‘Siren’s Kiss’ Is All About
‘Siren’s Kiss’ is a thriller-romance drama that follows Han Seol Ah (Park Min Young), a chief auctioneer at the prestigious Royal Auction house in South Korea. She appears to have a perfect life with her beautiful appearance and seductive charm, but she carries a chilling secret: every man who has ever loved her has died under mysterious circumstances.
Wi Ha Joon stars as Cha Woo Seok, an ace insurance fraud investigator with the highest arrest rate in the industry. He begins tracking Han Seol Ah after receiving a tip that connects her to a series of insurance fraud cases where the victims ended up dead. As he digs deeper into the truth, he finds himself drawn into a complicated web of mystery and danger.
The drama marks Park Min Young’s return to the thriller genre, which she described as a new challenge. “For the first time, I played a character using a lower vocal register, with a slight breathiness to it,” she revealed about her approach to the role. She also mentioned that Han Seol Ah is like “a woman who has locked herself inside ice,” unable to blame anyone for the mysterious events happening around her.
The supporting cast includes Kim Jung Hyun, Lee El, and Han Joon Woo, adding depth to this suspenseful story written by Lee Young.
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When and Where to Watch
‘Siren’s Kiss’ is scheduled to premiere on March 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM Korean Time on tvN. The drama will take over the network’s Monday-Tuesday time slot, airing two episodes every week.
For international viewers, the drama will be available for streaming on Prime Video, making it accessible to audiences around the world including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. Given the global popularity of both Park Min Young and Wi Ha Joon, expectations are high for this thriller romance.
Park Min Young expressed her excitement about working with tvN again following the success of Marry My Husband. “Marry My Husband was so well-received, and I have a strong connection with tvN, so I am very happy to be back working with them,” she said. “This time, I will be presenting a thriller genre that I have not tried before, so I am also excited to see the response people will give.”
The actress also shared viewing advice for audiences, recommending that people watch the drama without spoilers. “I recommend following episode by episode the incidents that unfold around the mysterious Han Seol Ah, and observing as the truth gradually surfaces. It is not a light watch. There is a heavy meaning to it, so I think it would be good if you watch it attentively.”
With its intriguing premise, talented cast, and Park Min Young’s intense preparation for the role, ‘Siren’s Kiss’ is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about K-dramas of early 2026.
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