Singer Kim Jong Kook, currently in his first year of marriage, showcased his wife’s culinary support by revealing a specialized newlywed diet featuring home-cooked meals prepared from scratch, according to a preview released on September 8 by the KBS 2TV entertainment program Problem Child in House.
Kim Jong Kook Reveals Newlywed Diet on KBS 2TV
During the upcoming broadcast titled “Newlywed Kim Jong Kook’s Diet Approved by Woo Chang Yoon & Lee Jong Min,” the singer detailed the daily menu crafted by his spouse. According to Sports Chosun and Kpop Hit, Kim Jong Kook eats three meals a day with his wife on weekends because they do not have children yet. When cast member Yang Se Chan asked if his wife prepared the food, Kim Jong Kook confirmed, “My wife made it. I can’t eat like that myself.”
The daily meal plan includes breakfast featuring chicken breast fried rice and Greek yogurt topped with nuts and blueberries. For lunch, he consumes soybean noodles for which his wife makes the soybean broth entirely from scratch at home. Dinner consists of his longtime favorite, rice lettuce wraps.
Expert Medical Review of the Newlywed Meal Plan
Endocrinologist Woo Chang Yoon and rehabilitation medicine specialist Lee Jong Min—who personally lost 52kg, dropping from 100kg to 48kg—appeared on the program to review the cast’s diets, according to Kpop Hit. After evaluating Kim Jong Kook’s menu, Woo Chang Yoon noted that the protein amount is quite high but remains sufficient for the singer. Woo also pointed out that the wrap vegetables are thick and dense, and highlighted seaweed as a strong source of dietary fiber, ultimately giving the diet a passing grade and calling it “the best,” as reported by Sports Chosun.
The disclosures prompted lighthearted reactions from the studio cast. Joo Woo Jae remarked, “You really do live together,” while Yang Se Chan joked that he wanted to get married. Hong Jin Kyung questioned whether Kim Jong Kook was a “three-meals-a-day guy,” to which the singer smiled sheepishly and explained the weekend routine.
Did you know? Endocrinologist Woo Chang Yoon previously gained public attention for sparking the “natural Wegovy” trend, which involves combining specific foods like boiled eggs and olive oil to manage appetite and weight, as detailed by Sports Chosun.
Cast Reactions and Health Routines
The episode also featured model Hong Jin Kyung sharing her personal body-management routine. According to Sports Chosun, Hong explained that she eats boiled eggs before going out to a restaurant so she feels full in advance, noting that it reduces her food intake while dining out. Woo Chang Yoon confirmed that this strategy operates on the exact same physiological principle as his “natural Wegovy” trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Kim Jong Kook eat for breakfast under his new diet?
According to Kpop Hit, his breakfast features chicken breast fried rice alongside Greek yogurt topped with nuts and blueberries.
Who prepared Kim Jong Kook’s newlywed meals?
Kim Jong Kook stated that his wife prepares all of his meals, including making the soybean broth for his lunch noodles completely from scratch at home.
What did medical experts say about the diet?
Endocrinologist Woo Chang Yoon reviewed the meals, noted the high protein and fiber content from thick wrap vegetables and seaweed, and rated the menu as the best.
When did the preview air?
The preview for the episode was released on September 8 by KBS 2TV.
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