Actress Go Hyun-jung Tastes Pork After 50 Years, Calls It 'Better Than Expected'

In a heartwarming and unexpected turn, beloved actress Go Hyun-jung has shared her journey of overcoming a decades-long aversion to pork. For 50 years, the star avoided the meat following a traumatic experience in her childhood. This significant personal milestone was documented on the YouTube channel 'Just Kyung-kyung,' hosted by Kang Min-kyung, a frequent collaborator and friend.

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It's not bad, better than I thought. I was so nervous, but it's really delicious. What is this?

During the episode, Go Hyun-jung, appearing somewhat fatigued but in good spirits, sat down with Kang Min-kyung at a popular frozen pork belly restaurant. She admitted to feeling nervous but was pleasantly surprised by the taste. "It's not bad, better than I thought. I was so nervous, but it's really delicious. What is this?" she exclaimed, marveling at the absence of the strong pork odor she remembered.

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I was so shocked after eating pork once when I was young. After that, I didn't eat it at all.

Reflecting on the incident that led to her avoidance, Go Hyun-jung recalled being around 10 years old when the initial negative experience occurred. She expressed a sense of regret for not exploring more culinary experiences in her 20s and 30s, but felt optimistic about incorporating 'frozen samgyeopsal' into her diet going forward. This experience highlights not only a personal triumph over a long-held fear but also a broader theme of embracing new experiences, even after many years.

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There's no pork smell like I imagined.