Former Apink member-turned actress Son Na Eun recently revealed the extremely rigid dieting habits that she has carried with her since her debut, shedding light on the intense self-discipline often required in the K-Pop and acting industries. Fans are both impressed and concerned by her dedication.
Recently, the beloved actress appeared as a guest on fellow actress Ha Ji Young’s popular YouTube channel, where she openly shared candid stories from her extensive career. In the heartwarming video, the two actresses decided to head to a convenience store while engaging in a comfortable chat. Ha Ji Young, known for her own healthy lifestyle, playfully remarked that she was going to treat this outing as her cheat day and buy whatever she felt like, since usually she doesn’t indulge in rich foods like ramen or rice.
A Shocking Ramen Confession
Son Na Eun immediately sympathized with her host’s restrictive eating regimen, revealing a startling confession about her own habits. She admitted that she, too, had hardly enjoyed ramen ever since debuting in the demanding industry back in 2011. The actress confessed, “Since my debut, I’ve never cooked and eaten a whole pack of ramen by myself, nor have I ever finished an entire cup of instant ramen.” This revelation highlights the immense pressure K-Pop idols and actresses often face to maintain a certain physique.
Breaking the Rule for ‘Agent Kim: Reactivated’
When Ha Ji Young, visibly surprised, asked her about the deep-rooted reason behind this extreme avoidance, Son Na Eun explained that she always felt an overwhelming sense of guilt about eating ramen. So, even if she desperately craved the popular comfort food, she would strictly limit herself, often just taking one bite with her chopstick before putting it away.
However, in a rare moment of indulgence, Na Eun admitted that while shooting her latest project, *Agent Kim: Reactivated*, she experienced serious cravings for ramen. The combination of freezing temperatures on set and the physically demanding action scenes pushed her to a new limit. Consequently, she finally ate a large, satisfying portion of ramen at a convenience store for the first time in years – a small but significant personal victory for the star.
The Price of Idol Discipline
I bought a cup of ramen and finished the whole thing. It was the first time since my debut that I let myself go like that.
— Son Na Eun
The actress candidly admitted that she was “really hard” on herself, having developed an iron-clad self-discipline as an idol early in her career. However, Ha Ji Young expressed genuine concern at Na Eun’s confession, thoughtfully reasoning that constantly pushing oneself too hard might ultimately lead to a severe burnout, a sentiment many fans resonate with given the demanding nature of the entertainment world. Son Na Eun’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices artists make for their careers.
