LayarHijau – Son Ye-jin is once again drawing attention with the Netflix Korean drama The Scandal. After marrying Hyun Bin and welcoming their son, the South Korean actress has returned to acting and now stars in the period drama alongside Ji Chang-wook and Nana.
In The Scandal, Son Ye-jin steps away from the gentle and graceful image she has long been known for. She plays Lady Cho, a woman who appears dignified on the outside but hides a calculating side beneath her composed demeanor. The role has attracted attention for showing a different side of Son Ye-jin’s acting.
Her physical appearance in the drama has also become a talking point. While she does not have nude scenes on the same scale as Nana, several of her fitted period costumes still highlight her slim and toned figure.
Son Ye-jin returns to acting after giving birth
Son Ye-jin married Hyun Bin in 2022 and gave birth to their son in November that year. After becoming a mother, she gradually returned to her entertainment career.
The Scandal is one of Son Ye-jin’s acting projects since becoming a mother. She had previously returned to the screen with Park Chan-wook’s film No Other Choice, in which she stars alongside Lee Byung-hun. Production on the film took place from August 2024 through January 2025.
In The Scandal, Son Ye-jin takes on the role of Lady Cho, a character markedly different from the gentle and graceful roles audiences have often associated with her.
Son Ye-jin stays active with workouts and Pilates
Son Ye-jin’s commitment to exercise can be seen in posts she has shared on social media. She has repeatedly posted about her workouts, including gym sessions and Pilates.
In some of her posts, Son Ye-jin has also shown herself performing challenging Pilates movements. She is also seen taking part in other physical activities, including hiking and exercises focused on strengthening her abdominal muscles.
Her social media posts show that exercise is a regular part of Son Ye-jin’s routine. The photos and videos have drawn renewed attention following her appearance in The Scandal, particularly because she continues to look slim and toned after giving birth.
Meanwhile, according to Hong Kong media outlet HK01, Son Ye-jin has also been reported to follow a specific diet to maintain her weight. She reportedly follows a low-calorie, high-protein diet and practices intermittent fasting by extending her fasting period on around two days each week.
The report also stated that Son Ye-jin has maintained a weight of around 45 kilograms for years.
The combination of her regular exercise and reported eating habits has attracted attention following her appearance in The Scandal. At 44, Son Ye-jin continues to look slim in the drama while also showing a different side of herself through Lady Cho, a character with a calculating nature beneath her elegant appearance.
