Lee Da Hae: From sob princess to ab princess, Monday June 23, 2008 Korea Options

[Love. Music.]

Lee Da Hae is hitting the gym in preparation for her role in the high-budget drama East of Eden (Song Seung Heon, Yeon Jung Hoon, Lee Yeon Hee, Han Ji Hye). At 170 cm tall (about 5 foot 7), weighing a mere 47 kg (105 pounds) and known for her slim figure, she can’t possibly have any weight to lose, so she’s citing “flexibility” as her goal for embarking on her weight training regimen.

She’s not focusing on aerobic workouts, but apparently is spending two to three hours a day working on strength training to build up muscle tone (earning her the nickname “ab princess”). A worthy effort.

Her management explained her need to get fit by saying she’s hasn’t taken proper care in the past; she’s even once gone to the emergency room from overwork.

Her role in East of Eden comes six months following her previous drama, the disappointing melodrama Robbers opposite Jang Hyuk. EOE, which is set to air in August, will show her as a “mature and strong” femme fatale.

source: my daily
Translations: dramabeans

[AJM22885]

I am completely and utterly in love with Lee Da Hae! I think she is a bit on the skinny side but it doesnt really bother me... If she put on like 10 lbs. i think she'd be just perfect.

P.S. Robbers was NOT disappointing at all! It's actually one of her better acting roles in my opinion....

[LadyYuina]

Wow, she is definitely light. She's only a few pounds lighter than me, but she's taller than me as well. XD Damn...

[shatteredsouls]

At 170 cm tall and weighing 47 kg? That's not very healthy isn't it? I think she's underweight. She should eat more, this is not sending a good message to female teenagers who sees her as role model.

[yinbinglam]

wow... that's sure is skinny.... i think she already look good..

[~XoX~]

That's pretty skinny...
No wonder she fainted a couple weeks ago.
She needs to gain some weight.
I'll support her all the way though. Can't wait for EoE.

[ruthy_1]

i am looking forward to her new show...
haven't heard from her this past few months!