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Park Ji-yoon Faces Severe Weight Loss Plateau: 'Gaining Weight Without Eating Due to Hormones... No Fun in Life'
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Park Ji-yoon Faces Severe Weight Loss Plateau: 'Gaining Weight Without Eating Due to Hormones... No Fun in Life'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean broadcaster Park Ji-yoon shared her struggles with a weight loss plateau, attributing it to hormonal imbalances.
  • She expressed a lack of enjoyment in life due to her inability to lose weight despite not overeating.
  • Park shared recent photos from Jeju Island, enjoying snacks and beer, suggesting a temporary respite from her concerns.

South Korean broadcaster Park Ji-yoon has opened up about a frustrating plateau in her weight loss journey, citing hormonal issues as the primary cause. The former announcer revealed that she is gaining weight even without overeating, leading to a significant loss of enjoyment in her daily life.

I haven't had any fun in life because I'm gaining weight even though I don't eat due to hormones.

โ€” Park Ji-yoonPark Ji-yoon describing her frustration with her weight loss plateau.

Park shared her current situation through personal social media channels, posting photos from her stay in Jeju Island. She described the island's beauty, noting a particularly stunning sunset. However, her personal struggles cast a shadow over the picturesque scenery.

"I haven't had any fun in life because I'm gaining weight even though I don't eat due to hormones," Park wrote, expressing her deep dissatisfaction. She mentioned that visiting a pension with a friend in Jeju provided a temporary escape, allowing her to indulge in her favorite snacks and beer, and even tteokbokki.

This is what living in Jeju is like.

โ€” Park Ji-yoonPark Ji-yoon sharing her experience on Jeju Island.

Despite the temporary enjoyment, Park's core issue remains unresolved. Her candid admission highlights the challenges many face with weight management, particularly when hormonal factors interfere with efforts to maintain a healthy physique. The situation leaves her feeling a profound lack of zest for life.

The Jeju sunset was incredibly beautiful today.

โ€” Park Ji-yoonPark Ji-yoon commenting on the scenery in Jeju.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.