Sooyoung Reveals Strict Weight Loss Routine Ahead of Her New Theater Show

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작성일 2026-06-25 11:45

Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung revealed on a recent YouTube vlog that she is surviving on a strict diet.

Sooyoung, member of Girls’ Generation and a successful actress, has caught the attention of fans by opening up about her strict new diet. On June 20, 2026, a hilarious new video was uploaded to the popular YouTube channel Hyo’s Level Up, hosted by her fellow group member Hyoyeon. The fun video featured a mini Girls’ Generation reunion with Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung visiting the SM Entertainment offices to pick a debut song for their special sub-unit project, "Hyo-Ri-Soo."

Sooyoung's Hardcore Diet for Her Upcoming Play / Official IG

A Funny Backstage Argument Over Burritos

According to a report published by K-culture news site WikiPickyMedia, The conversation naturally shifted toward food after the trio handed out delicious burritos to the SM staff before sitting down to enjoy their own meals. When Hyoyeon tried to be sweet by saying she saved the best food for them first, Sooyoung and Yuri instantly called her out. They jokingly asked if they were just eating the leftover scraps, making the entire room burst out laughing.

As soon as she took her first bite of the rich burrito, Sooyoung closed her eyes in delight because it tasted so incredibly good. However, the star quickly looked sad as she shared the heavy daily sacrifices she has been making behind the scenes to stay in shape:

"In my real life right now, I have to boil and eat plain eggs every single day. Seriously, poor Sooyoung is living such a pitiful life lately! I am constantly eating nothing but boiled eggs and plain scorched rice (nurungji) over and over again. I feel so sorry for myself. I am forcing myself to live on this strict diet right now purely because I am terrified that my face will look too puffy or gain weight on camera."

Getting Ready for 'The Merchant of Venice'

The main reason behind Sooyoung’s strict physical discipline is her upcoming return to the live stage. The versatile actress is currently going through intense daily rehearsals to star in a major new theater production of William Shakespeare’s classic play, The Merchant of Venice, which is officially scheduled to open this coming July.

Because live theater shows offer zero editing or special camera angles to hide facial bloating, Sooyoung has committed herself completely to this tight diet to ensure she looks absolutely flawless from every single corner of the auditorium.

Sooyoung originally made her grand musical debut back in 2007 as a core member of SM Entertainment's top girl group Girls' Generation, later transitioning smoothly into a highly successful acting career. She has earned widespread praise for her leading roles in popular television dramas such as Run On, If You Wish Upon Me, and the hit comedy series Not Others.

Watching her show such an intense level of professional dedication for her upcoming theater role, global fans have flooded online community boards with warm words of encouragement, cheering her on to stay healthy while counting down the days until her highly anticipated opening night.