Here’s How K-Drama Hottie Ahn Bo-hyun Stays in Shape
What does it take to build and maintain a body like Ahn Bo-hyun’s? We find out his fitness secrets and share them here!
Good-looking and charismatic with a playful side off-screen, actor Ahn Bo-hyun definitely knows how to keep his fans interested. He’s appeared in popular dramas such as 'Descendants of the Sun' and 'Her Private Life', but everyone really took notice of his acting chops when he stepped into the role of the hot-headed Jangga Group heir Jang Geun-won, going toe-to-toe with series lead Park Seo-joon in 'Itaewon Class'.
His career has only flourished since then. He currently plays Kim Go-eun’s leading man in the romcom Yumi’s Cells and appears alongside Han So-hee in the Netflix thriller My Name. The latter is right up Bo-hyun’s alley, as he is known to perform action scenes without the assistance of a stunt double to stand out from the crowd.
And boy oh boy, what a body he has!
It takes serious dedication to fitness and nutrition to build such an impressive physique. Bo-hyun consistently trains hard to maintain his body, and we’re in awe of his discipline—so much so that we just had to look into his fitness secrets. Swipe through the gallery below for his tips, tricks, and perfect visuals. You’re welcome!
Ahn Bo-hyun's Fitness Secrets
Ahn Bo-hyun's Fitness Secrets
Boxing
(1/2) Did you know that Bo-hyun won a gold medal in a boxing tournament? A graduate of Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur competitions to earn some extra money. During his guest appearance on reality talk show I Live Alone, he shared that he even made enough to live in a dorm, easing the financial burden on his family.
Photo Credit: @bohyunahn
Boxing
(2/2) Going professional has never crossed his mind. He describes boxing as a difficult sport, revealing that he had to work multiple jobs to fix his teeth, which had been damaged from his matches. It’s still one of his favorite form of exercises, though, and he often trains at a gym owned by a close friend.
Photo Credit: @bohyunahn
Jump Rope
(1/2) The actor shared that he has a body type that allows him to gain weight easily, so regular exercise is never off the table. Also on I Live Alone, he began his workout by jumping rope, impressing the hosts by achieving 100 double skips with ease.
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Jump Rope
(2/2) Bo-hyun explained that when he was in 11th grade, he was told that not being able to double skip would restrict him from competing on a national level. “I’m still pretty good at it,” he added.
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Manual Labor
Even after his role in Descendants of the Sun, Bo-hyun worked part-time at construction sites. This wasn’t to earn extra money, but to have an alternative form of exercise in between filming for dramas. “I still need to exercise on days that I don’t film, anyway, so I thought that working would be my exercise,” he revealed on variety show Ask Us Anything. Talk about dedication!
Photo Credit: @bohyunahn
Home Workouts
(1/2) Want to feel like you’re working out with Bo-hyun? He uploaded a workout video to his YouTube channel in April 2020, showing how he stayed in shape despite not having access to gyms at the height of the pandemic.
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Home Workouts
(2/2) It’s in Hangul, but you might be able to follow along based on visuals! The movements are pretty simple, too—mostly squat, lunge, and plank variations. Good luck and have fun watching him interact with his Iron Man plushie. Scroll to the bottom of this article to watch the video!
Photo Credit: @bohyunahn
Cycling
(1/2) Who wouldn't want to spend time outdoors these days? Bo-hyun knows best to take advantage of the bike-friendly streets of Seoul, cycling along the stunning Han River.
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Cycling
(2/2) He does seem like a pro here, cycling in perfect form. His workouts have surely paid off, as he is now one of the ambassadors for a well-known cycling brand TREK. Earning from your passion? Yes please!
Photo Credit: @bohyunahn
Cooking His Own Meals
Not only is he health-conscious, but he’s pretty frugal, too. Bo-hyun revealed that he hardly ever orders takeout—and that he has never had fried chicken. (…maybe we’ll sit the last part out.)
Photo Credit: ARENA Korea/@bohyunahn
Photo Credit: @bohyunahn
Photo Credit: ARENA Korea/@bohyunahn
Check out Bo-hyun's boxing and jump rope prowess:
And his home workout routine...
Lead photos via @bohyunahn, GQ Korea
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