One of the most famous anecdotes from her Baby V.O.X days involves her using double-sided tape to secure her bangs and side hair to hide her chubby cheeks. While she had full cheeks, her slender frame made her one of the most famously thin stars in the entertainment industry.
Standing tall at 169 cm, Kan Mi-youn still weighs under 50 kg in her 40s. During her solo activities in 2009 with “Paparazzi”, she reportedly weighed just 43 kg.
At the time, her agency launched a project to help her gain weight, investing resources to achieve this goal. Over three months, Kan Mi-youn worked out diligently and consumed protein supplements to build abs and gain about 3 kg.
However, during a stressful week of recording, she lost not only the 3 kg she had worked so hard to gain but also the muscles she had developed. Following this, the agency never mentioned weight gain to her again.
While her fast metabolism plays a role in her difficulty gaining weight, her naturally small appetite is also a factor. She often gets treated as a strange person for eating so little, but she clarified that when she comes across a truly delicious dish, she can finish an entire bowl of rice in no time.
Known for her stunning looks that capture attention at first glance, Kan Mi-youn was not only a visual member during her Baby V.O.X days but also the group’s main vocalist, showcasing exceptional singing skills.
Kan Mi-youn continues to leverage her talents as a musical/theater actress. Recently, she appeared on KBS’s music variety show “SynchroU”, impressing viewers with singing and dancing skills that rival those of active idols.
Source: Daum
