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Comedian Lee Yong-sik loses 20kg to keep up with granddaughter
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Comedian Lee Yong-sik loses 20kg to keep up with granddaughter

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Comedian Lee Yong-sik revealed he lost 20kg (approximately 44 pounds) to improve his stamina for taking care of his granddaughter.
  • He achieved this weight loss through exercise, including a 'tiptoe' habit and cutting out late-night snacks.
  • Lee's daughter, Lee Soo-min, married trot singer Won Hyuk and they welcomed a daughter, Lee El, last May. Lee Yong-sik now lives with them.

South Korean comedian Lee Yong-sik has shed a remarkable 20 kilograms (about 44 pounds) with a heartwarming motivation: to keep up with his energetic granddaughter. The comedian shared his weight loss journey on the KBS 1TV program 'Morning Plaza - Quiz! What a Relief,' revealing that his primary goal was to build the physical stamina required to actively care for his grandchild.

It's true that I lost weight, but the reason is different. I exercised to build stamina to take care of my granddaughter, and I lost exactly 20.2kg.

— Lee Yong-sikExplaining the motivation and extent of his weight loss.

Lee explained that his weight loss was a result of dedicated exercise, spurred by the demands of chasing after his granddaughter, who is now mobile and constantly on the move. He humorously noted that his wife sometimes doesn't recognize him due to his significantly slimmer appearance. His daughter, Lee Soo-min, married trot singer Won Hyuk, and they welcomed their daughter, Lee El, last May. The family now lives together, with Lee Yong-sik playing an active role in his granddaughter's upbringing.

When I open the door at home, my wife asks who it is because I've lost so much weight.

— Lee Yong-sikDescribing the noticeable change in his appearance.

During the broadcast, fellow comedian Shim Hyun-sub playfully questioned the extent of Lee's weight loss, joking that his belly seemed unchanged. However, Lee confirmed the precise figure of 20.2kg, attributing the success to a combination of lifestyle changes.

Nowadays, my granddaughter runs around, and I lose weight chasing after her.

— Lee Yong-sikHumorously explaining how he stays active.

Lee also shared some of his previously revealed weight loss secrets, including adopting a 'tiptoe' posture throughout the day and eliminating late-night eating. The 'tiptoe' technique involves standing with a straight back and slowly raising and lowering the heels, which engages the large muscle groups in the lower body, boosting metabolism. Cutting out late-night snacks was also crucial, as Lee acknowledged the physiological impact of eating late, when the body's insulin sensitivity decreases, leading to increased fat storage.

I see you once every two weeks, and while you seem to have lost weight, your belly is still the same.

— Shim Hyun-subA fellow comedian playfully commenting on Lee's physique.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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