Yoon Si-yoon Takes on Extreme ‘No Water’ Diet…“What Role in ‘Taxi Driver 3’ Could this Be For?”
[OSEN=Kim Soo-hyung] Actor Yoon Si-yoon has captivated viewers by showcasing an intense weight loss process through a 24-hour no-water diet to fully immerse himself in his drama character. This has heightened curiosity about his role in the upcoming ‘Taxi Driver 3.’
On the 22nd episode of SBS’s variety show ‘My Ugly Duckling’ (‘My Little Old Boy’), Yoon Si-yoon’s ‘professional’ daily life was depicted as he prepared for his drama comeback. He mentioned, “The first shoot is three days away,” explaining he had started a 24-hour no-water diet to achieve a gaunt appearance.
Having already begun the no-water regimen the previous day, Yoon Si-yoon appeared with a noticeably gaunt face due to dehydration. He shared that he needed to sweat excessively and immediately began intense physical training. Seeing him train without a drop of water, the cast, including the ‘Mother Avengers,’ commented, “It’s truly tough to prepare for a role like this.”
Eventually, Yoon Si-yoon attempted complete dehydration. He endured time in a sauna without drinking water, only rinsing his mouth, battling thirst. Although his whole body turned red and he finally collapsed, Yoon Si-yoon motivated himself by saying, “Others also live like this; it’s okay.”
After 20 minutes of an ‘extreme sauna,’ he successfully achieved full dehydration. The ‘Mother Avengers’ were in awe, exclaiming, “This is truly intense,” while the MCs expressed curiosity about his role on ‘Taxi Driver 3,’ saying, “What kind of role requires this?” “I’m curious about Yoon Si-yoon’s character.”
In addition to weight loss, Yoon Si-yoon’s gaunt facial features and hollow eyes left a lasting impression, as he thoroughly immersed himself in the character. Although his exact role has not been revealed, viewers speculate, wondering if he could be playing a villain, and anticipates a drastically different vibe from his past roles.