Comedian Kim Shin-young candidly revealed the yo-yo rebound she experienced after losing weight — and the shocking health changes that followed.
On the 19th, Kim appeared as a guest on the web variety show New Woman, sharing a lively chat with Lee Kyung-sil, Cho Hye-ryeon, and Lee Sun-min. Welcoming Kim, Lee Kyung-sil said, "Now this feels like the real Shin-young," and Kim responded with a bright smile.
Kim once drew massive attention for shedding about 44 kg (97 lbs), but later experienced a yo-yo effect and regained weight. She joked about the public scrutiny, saying, "These days I barely go out. Even if I'm just taking a walk, people ask, 'Trying to lose weight?'" sending the set into laughter.
Lee Kyung-sil explained that many fans loved Kim’s former look, while also recalling that Kim had dieted for health reasons — something that made her worry at the time.
Kim, however, declared, "I’m actually in a better place now." She emphasized the turnaround: "I used to have hormonal issues, polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperlipidemia, and a fatty liver — but now they’re all gone."
After a major drop from the 80-kg range and maintaining it for a long stretch, Kim Shin-young is now earning praise for choosing health over the number on the scale, regardless of weight fluctuations.