Namgung Min Bulk-up Drug Controversy... Expert Says, "Exercise Instead of Body-Shaming"

Some netizens raised suspicions of drug use regarding actor Namgoong Min's rapid muscle gain.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Actor Namgung Min has been accused of using drugs after rapidly increasing his muscle mass, but weight training experts have dismissed the controversy, saying "Absolutely not."

On the 19th, the weight training specialized YouTube channel 'HelchangTV' uploaded a video titled "Current Chaos Over Namgung Min's Body Condition and the Roider Controversy." "Roider" refers to those who use illegal anabolic steroid drugs to increase muscle mass.

In the video, bodybuilder Gatsby (real name Kim Seunghyun) said, "His body is not one that would raise drug controversy," adding, "It's not that the muscle level is low, but it's an area that is fully achievable naturally (building the body without drug assistance)."

He continued, "I don't understand how low people must view the natural range to say it's impossible," expressing disbelief.

Sean (real name Ahn Siyun), the operator of the YouTube channel 'HelchangTV,' said, "The suspicion seems to have arisen because Namgung Min's physique suddenly improved, but he has had a good body since his debut."

He also mentioned that Namgung Min has over 20 years of exercise experience and said, "At that level, it is not impossible to complete a physique in a short period." He added, "It would be understandable if there had been controversy in the past, but it's strange that there is controversy now."

He also delivered a sharp remark, saying, "Before evaluating Namgung Min's body, it would be better for everyone to go to the gym and work out more."

Meanwhile, Namgung Min recently attracted attention by revealing that he gained 14kg in a short period ahead of his appearance in the MBC drama 'Black Sun.' Playing the role of Han Ji-hyuk, a field agent of the National Intelligence Service's overseas intelligence division, Namgung Min said, "This is the first time I have built my body for a role," adding, "I was about 64kg before, but now I have reached 78kg."

As Namgung Min showed a completely opposite appearance from the sharp image he presented in the 2020 SBS Drama Awards-winning work 'Stove League,' some netizens raised suspicions of Roider use.

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