Ahn Jae-hong, Im Si-wan and Lee Yi-kyung's Extreme Works

"Are they retiring?" It is the highest praise for the boldness of stars who challenged themselves through drastic transformations.

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Recently, actors and actresses are going through such extreme changes that people are starting to wonder if they're about to retire. Ahn Jae-hong appeared in Netflix's "Mask Girl", which was recently released, dressed up as someone with exceptional hair loss, which shocked viewers. However, viewers reacted explosively to his transformation, and many people say that he is in his prime time as he received favorable reviews for his transformation.

In particular, Ahn Jae-hong succeeded in creating a 'dislike visual' for not only the hair loss in "Mask Girl", but also for putting things in his stomach because he couldn't gain enough weight, and even drew attention to his messy visuals with glasses full of fingerprints, which were received well by the audience.

Ahn Jae-hong continued his new character with the original TVING series "LTNS". Playing Samuel, a man who makes a living by driving a taxi, he not only showed his love interest with his wife Woo-jin (Esom), but also displayed his comic character to complete the role. Expectations are high that he will maximize his unfavorable visuals through Netflix's "Chicken Nugget" following "LTNS".

While Ahn Jae-hong was the originator of 'The Retirement Rumor', Im Si-wan put more weight on it. After showing deep acting with a pretty face, Im Si-wan met Coupang Play's "Once Upon a Boyhood" and dressed comically. "Once Upon a Boyhood" is the story of Byeong-tae, Onyang's biggest loser whose goal in life is not to be beaten up, waking up as the biggest bully in Buyeo one morning. Jang Byeong-tae, played by Im Si-wan, had to maximize his charm, so his comic performance was important. Im Si-wan became a comedy king by perfectly portraying a comical character.

In particular, Im Si-wan became the first host of SNL Korea Season 5 thanks to the support of "Once Upon a Boyhood".

One of the most hated people nowadays is Lee Yi-kyung of tvN's "Marry My Husband". Lee Yi-kyung is provoking viewers' anger with his performance. "Marry My Husband" is a full-fledged destiny drama in which a woman who was killed after witnessing an affair between her best friend and her husband returns to 10 years ago and experiences the second episode of her life, returning her gutter-like fate to them. As Lee Yi-kyung plays Park Min-hwan, who is the object of revenge for Kang Ji-won (Park Min-young) in the drama, he has made headlines by showing his performance of a 'rubbish husband' without regret.

In particular, he is scheduled to collaborate with Oh Yoo-ra (BoA), who appeared as the final villain of the drama, at the same time as the fact that his story is revealed over and over again. Expectations for Lee Yi-kyung's 'life acting' continue. Lee Yi-kyung apologized in advance at the production presentation, saying, "I hate myself even I watch it. Therefore, I will be criticized by many people those who are immersed into the drama will point fingers for sure", he said, adding, "I am embarrassed by all of Min-hwan's lines and the viewers will realize what I'm saying once they watch it but that's why there's something to look forward to in the character. I would like to apologize in advance to all the Min-hwan's out there".