These K-Drama Actors in Their 30s and 40s Stay in Great Shape. Here's How!
Take your cue from your on-screen crushes and try one of these workouts!
A New Year is just around the corner, and we can’t help but feel the excitement of all the possibilities that lie ahead! Not only are we looking forward to more Korean dramas to watch in the next 365 days, but we’re also taking inspiration from them to start us off in 2022–in particular, the best workouts to try in the coming year!
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We all know our favorite actors don’t just get those abs and biceps overnight. Their impressive physiques can only be achieved with immense discipline, and we’re not just here to appreciate the results of their hard work. We’re definitely keeping tabs on their workouts of choice to hopefully find one that suits us, too! Swipe through the gallery for K-Drama actors in their 30s and 40s and some of their favored workouts!

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Song Seung-heon, 45
The ‘Dinnermate’ and ‘Voice 4: Judgment Hour’ actor may be in his mid-40s, but he still looks as good as ever!
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Song Seung-heon, 45
Workouts of choice: Morning stretches and jogs, push-ups, cardio and weight training
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Song Seung-heon, 45
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So Ji-sub, 44
Who can forget So Ji-sub and his turn as personal trainer John Kim in ‘Oh My Venus’ and fit-for-fight NIS agent Kim Bon/Terrius in ‘My Secret Terrius’? Two of the fittest characters in K-Dramas, in our opinion!
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So Ji-sub, 44
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Gong Yoo, 42
At 42, Gong Yoo looks as youthful as ever with an even better physique than we can remember!
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Gong Yoo, 42
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Rain, 39
From K-Pop idol to K-Drama star, Rain never disappoints with his perfect visuals and those abs!
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Rain, 39
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Lee Joon-gi, 39
He may be pushing 40, but Lee Joon-gi looks as if he’s in his 20s with his fit bod and pretty face!
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Lee Joon-gi, 39
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Hyun Bin, 39
Whatever his role, Hyun Bin works hard to always look the part. We still remember our bulked-up Captain Ri in ‘Crash Landing on You’ as if it were yesterday!
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Hyun Bin, 39
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Ji Chang-wook, 34
From ‘Healer’ to ‘The K2,’ Ji Chang-wook keeps it 100 for his roles!
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Ji Chang-wook, 34
Workouts of choice: Soccer, martial arts, endurance training
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Ji Chang-wook, 34
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Kim Soo-hyun, 33
While there’s not much to go on on Kim Soo-hyun’s routine, the proof stares us right in the eyes. You can’t miss those killer biceps and abs!
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Kim Soo-hyun, 33
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Jung Hae-in, 33
Even before his turn as Ahn Joon-ho in ‘D.P.’ for which he trained in boxing for three months, Jung Hae-in has always been very religious about working out!
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Jung Hae-in, 33
Workouts of choice: Cardio, weight training, bench presses, core exercises, boxing, basketball
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Jung Hae-in, 33
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Ahn Bo-hyun, 33
This actor’s steady rise to fame has us looking forward to seeing more of him (and that perfect, perfect body) in dramas! Have you caught his latest roles in 'Yumi's Cells' and 'My Name'?
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Ahn Bo-hyun, 33
Workouts of choice: Boxing, weight training, rope jumping, cycling
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Ahn Bo-hyun, 33
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Park Seo-joon, 33
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Park Seo-joon bare his bod on-screen, but we’ll never forget ‘Fight for My Way’ and ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ Plus, there’s more to look forward to in 2022!
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Park Seo-joon, 33
Workouts of choice: Weight training, push-ups, pull-ups, running, rope jumping
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Park Seo-joon, 33
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Wi Ha-joon, 30
One of 2021’s breakout stars from ‘Squid Game,’ Wi Ha-joon continues to wow everyone with his stunning physique—the result of five days a week of gym and home workouts!
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Wi Ha-joon, 30
Workout of choice: Weight training
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Wi Ha-joon, 30
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