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Singer Sung Si-kyung Credits Flounder Diet for 10kg Weight Loss
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Singer Sung Si-kyung Credits Flounder Diet for 10kg Weight Loss

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Sung Si-kyung attributes his significant weight loss to eating flounder.
  • He consumed approximately 170 flounder over five months as part of his diet.
  • Sung Si-kyung discussed his weight loss journey and motivation, including a cosmetic brand modeling offer, on a YouTube show.

South Korean singer Sung Si-kyung has revealed an unusual secret behind his recent 10-kilogram weight loss: a diet consisting almost entirely of flounder. The artist shared that over the past five months, he has consumed around 170 flounder, emphasizing the consistency of his unusual eating habits.

Fat people are incomprehensible. I am working hard.

โ€” Sung Si-kyungResponding to host Shin Dong Yup's comments about his weight loss.

Appearing on the YouTube channel 'Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yup,' Sung Si-kyung discussed his dedication to his new physique. He humorously responded to host Shin Dong Yup's observation about his slimmer appearance, stating, "Fat people are incomprehensible. I am working hard." He also admitted that a modeling offer from a cosmetics brand provided a strong incentive for his transformation.

"I am a person for whom reasons are important," Sung Si-kyung explained. "When I was offered the cosmetics modeling gig, I thought, 'How could I possibly do this?' But then I thought, 'This is a good opportunity. Let's try to fit the part.' I do things once I start. I didn't want to be a burden."

I am a person for whom reasons are important. When I was offered the cosmetics modeling gig, I thought, 'How could I possibly do this?' But then I thought, 'This is a good opportunity. Let's try to fit the part.' I do things once I start. I didn't want to be a burden.

โ€” Sung Si-kyungExplaining his motivation for losing weight, including a cosmetics modeling offer.

He further elaborated on his commitment, assuring viewers that his flounder consumption is not a joke. "I ate it yesterday, and the day before yesterday too," he stated, highlighting his disciplined approach to achieving his fitness goals.

I ate it yesterday, and the day before yesterday too.

โ€” Sung Si-kyungEmphasizing the consistency of his flounder-based diet.
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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.