Celebrities in Korea do not frequently practice vegetarianism. Maintaining a diet focused solely on plants is difficult in a nation where most people eat meat, such as South Korea. Due to the possibility of bone-based broths or marinades in recipes that appear to be vegan or made entirely of vegetables, this challenge increases. Despite the challenges of eating a vegetarian diet in South Korea, some well-known Koreans have chosen to abstain from meat and are doing well. They are making it easier for people to eat plant-based meals and change their diets if they so choose by discussing their diet in public forums. These Korean stars encourage their followers to gradually choose vegan options over fast food, red meat, and other poultry delivery options. Below are the top 10 Korean actors or actresses who are vegetarians.
1. Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori, a Korean singer, is regarded as the J.Lo of the country's music scene because of her magnetic stage presence. 2011 saw the marriage of Lee Hyori to musician Lee Sang Soon, with whom she co- wrote a song in support of animal shelters. The duo is also well recognized for standing out for animal rights and rescuing abandoned dogs. The attractive singer decided to enjoy plant-based cuisine and occasionally follows a pesco-vegetarian diet. As a source of protein, Lee Hyori delights in having seafood platters in her meals.
2. Im Soo Jung
Im Soo-Jung, a well-known Korean actress who has appeared in several films and TV shows, has chosen to live a vegan lifestyle after learning that she is allergic to animal protein. She may be one of the first well-known Korean celebrities to go on a vegan diet. Even though she had to follow a vegan diet, she eventually grew to value it. These days, she is leading the charge in Korea to spread the word about veganism by posting information about the best vegan restaurants and food options on her Instagram. She promotes vegan restaurants in South Korea since she is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.
3. Claudia Kim
The gorgeous model-actor Claudia Kim follows a pesco vegetarian diet. She spent her formative years in the United States before moving back to Korea and becoming a diverse actor. Her performance as Nagini in the film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald made her a household name. On a Korean reality show, she disclosed that she is a pescotarian, meaning she only consumes seafood, dairy products, and veggies. Her presentation of her diet and how it has improved her appearance have encouraged many.
4. Kim Hyo Jin
Kim Hyo-jin, a Korean actor who participated in the Netflix drama Private Lives in 2020, is another celebrity who has adopted a vegetarian diet. The actress wanted to take action by converting to a plant-based diet since she cares greatly about the environment. In addition to her dedication to environmental problems, Kim Hyo-jin lists her children as one of the primary motivations for her decision to become a vegetarian. KBS's Environment Specials have been hosted by the 38-year-old actress before to bring awareness to environmental threats.
5. Kim Je Dong
One of South Korea's most well-known vegetarians is the announcer, comedian, and performer Kim Je-dong. The announcer, renowned for presenting the chat show Healing Camp, is admired for his efforts to raise social consciousness. The 48-year-old host of various programs is a decisive proponent of lowering greenhouse gas emissions and urges people to pick hiking and biking as ways to connect with nature. His concern for environmental causes extends to his vegetarianism.
6. Lee Ha Nee
Lee Ha-Nee, popularly known as Honey Lee, is a 39-year-old actress, model, musician, and former beauty pageant champion. Since her mother had surgery for cancer and her brother enjoys eating plant-based foods, she is open to her love of dishes with green leafy vegetables. They all decided to eat veggies as a family to maintain their healthy lifestyle. Lee Ha- Nee revealed that she occasionally eats meat for health reasons. She clarified that she never changes her opinion or thoughts about a vegan diet.
7. Brown Eyed Girl’s Jea
Brown Eyed Girls JeA, the band's leader, has been a vegetarian since 2012. She went from someone who would get upset if she couldn't eat meat once a day to thoroughly cutting it out of her diet. The K-pop artist declared on social media that she is a vegetarian who cannot eat pizza, even though vegetarianism was still a relatively novel idea in Korea at the time. JeA acknowledged that she couldn't survive without meat, and one of the fundamental bases she gave for stopping.
8. Somi
Somi, a solo K-pop artist, also revealed that she became vegan for a month. The superstar revealed that she rehearses a vegan diet and consumes less meat on her V- Live in October 2018. Finding good eateries to try is one of Somi's pastimes. These are the most uncommon Korean pop idols to choose vegetarian or pescatarian diets. Since meat is the primary ingredient in most Korean recipes, it is uncommon to see K-pop stars pursue a vegan diet because it is merely not possible in Korea.
9. Twice’s Tzuyu
Tzuyu revealed that she recently converted to a vegetarian or pescatarian diet in June 2020. Tzuyu shared, alongside Momo and Chaeyoung, that she reduced her intake of red meat and now only eats fish. Tzuyu is reportedly starting to enjoy hunting for vegan eateries and coffee shops, which is further evidence that she's thinking about being vegan entirely. Tzuyu changed her diet and method of eating since she loves animals, in particular. She claimed to be happy with the result and thinking about continuing. She affirmed that she enjoys the effect and is thinking about resuming it.
10. Girl’s Generation’s Tiffany
When Tiffany appeared as a guest on co-member Yuri's show, Yuri's Table, in September 2020, she disclosed that she follows a vegetarian diet five times per week. In the idol's view, one meal a day can make you feel healthy and help you appreciate the natural world.
