Actor Gains Weight to Shed Villain Role Image

Kim Gun Woo shocks fans with new look after weight gain

Actor Kim Gun Woo, known for his villainous role as Son Myeong Oh in hit K-Drama The Glory, stunned viewers by showing a softer side recently.

On the March 24, 2026 episode of SBS’s Whenever Possible Season 4, Kim Gun Woo appeared as a guest alongside Yoo Jun Sang. Hosts Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Yeon Seok were also there.

Yoo Jae Suk admitted it was his first time meeting Kim Gun Woo in person. He said,

“Because of his role as Son Myeong Oh in The Glory, people might have a certain impression, but in real life, he looks incredibly gentle.”

Kim Gun Woo revealed he had gained about 11 pounds (5 kilograms) since his villain days.

Fans noticed a huge change in his visuals — much softer and more approachable now.

Yoo Yeon Seok agreed his character still left a strong impression, but Kim Gun Woo shared people actually prefer his new look.

“That’s exactly why! People have actually told me that it’s far better now that I’ve gained a bit of weight.”
— Kim Gun Woo

Check out his chilling villain face in The Glory:

Here he is recently on Whenever Possible:

Watch the full Whenever Possible episode featuring Kim Gun Woo below: