Korean actor Go Kyung Pyo's weight gain shocks fans

On August 6, South Korean media outlet Osen reported that actor Go Kyung Pyo, best known for his role in the hit drama Reply 1988, appeared on MBC’s I Live Alone with a markedly heavier appearance. Observers noted a rounder face, loss of his jawline definition and a larger physique, attributing the change to uncontrolled weight gain that began in 2023 and has pushed his weight to around 93–100 kg.

Netizens reacted with surprise and concern, commenting that the star’s transformation was hard to recognize. The weight issue has also impacted his professional work; the director of the film Connect had to alter the visual design of a killer character because Go Kyung Pyo could not meet the required slim build. The actor, who rose to fame in 2016 through Reply 1988, continues to face public scrutiny over his health and image.

The story highlights the pressures of body image in South Korea’s entertainment industry and the rapid spread of commentary on social media platforms.