'My Little Old Boy' Poongja Achieves 33kg Weight Loss Success, Cites Han Hye-jin's Harsh Words as Motivation

Comedian Poongja has shared the story behind her successful 33kg (72.6 lbs) weight loss, crediting model Han Hye-jin's candid advice as a key motivator. The revelation came during a recent episode of the SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy,' where Poongja and fellow comedian Uhm Ji-yoon visited Han Hye-jin's home.

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Did you really lose weight?

Poongja disclosed that she experienced a three-month plateau in her weight loss journey, seeking advice from Han Hye-jin. The model recommended reverting to the most rigorous methods used previously. Poongja recalled an early success where she lost 7kg and excitedly told Han Hye-jin, only to be met with a skeptical, "Did you really lose weight?"

This sharp response, Poongja explained, became a powerful driving force. She went on to lose an additional 10kg and returned to Han Hye-jin, who then remarked, "That's just the swelling going down, not actual fat loss." This continued tough love, while humorous, spurred Poongja to persevere.

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That's just the swelling going down, not actual fat loss.

Despite the harsh critiques, Poongja expressed deep gratitude towards Han Hye-jin, acknowledging her comprehensive support. "Han Hye-jin helped me with everything, from exercise to diet," Poongja stated, emphasizing how much she benefited from the model's guidance.

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Han Hye-jin helped me with everything, from exercise to diet.