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Nichkhun Shocked by Weight Gain, Ate Only 3 Eggs Daily for Diet
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Nichkhun Shocked by Weight Gain, Ate Only 3 Eggs Daily for Diet

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop star Nichkhun revealed he was shocked by his weight gain after seeing a YouTube video.
  • He shared that he went on a strict diet of only three eggs per day for three days before a concert in Japan.
  • Nichkhun attributed his weight gain to a lack of schedules and eating a lot at home earlier in the year.

K-pop idol Nichkhun of the group 2PM has revealed the drastic measures he took to shed weight after being shocked by his appearance in a recent YouTube video. The singer confessed that he was stunned to see how much he had gained, stating, "There's a video that popped up on YouTube after a long time. If you watch that video, I'm a different person from now."

There's a video that popped up on YouTube after a long time. If you watch that video, I'm a different person from now.

— NichkhunDescribing his shock at seeing a recent video of himself.

Appearing on the SBS TV show 'Ah, But Really!', Nichkhun explained that he had a less busy schedule at the beginning of the year, which led him to eat considerably more while visiting his family home. "I felt that I was getting older," he remarked upon seeing the video, expressing his significant shock.

I felt that I was getting older. I was so shocked.

— NichkhunReflecting on his reaction to his weight gain.

To prepare for a concert in Japan, Nichkhun undertook a severe three-day diet, consuming only three eggs per day. This extreme measure highlights the pressures faced by idols to maintain a certain physique. The conversation also touched upon self-management within 2PM, with Nichkhun noting that Jun. K is considered the most disciplined member, having practiced intermittent fasting for three years.

For three days, I only ate three eggs.

— NichkhunDetailing his strict diet before a concert in Japan.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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