Kim Ho-jung's Diet Challenge "80kg Goal... Will Donate Car if Not Achieved"

On the 1st, the new JTBC variety show "The Great Pregnancy Expert" aired, featuring trot singer Kim Ho-jung taking on a diet challenge.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Trot singer Kim Hojung from 'The Great Bae Taerang' has fired up his determination to diet.

On the 1st, in the new JTBC variety show 'The Great Bae Taerang,' Kim Hojung appeared as a dieter and revealed his waist circumference and weight.

That day, Kim Hojung's waist circumference measured 102cm, ranking 4th among the members. His weight was 93.8kg, which was overweight.

Kim Hojung said, "It was hard to watch my image on TV from the beginning. When you gain weight, your vocal cords gain weight too. I decided to take on dieting for confidence and a clear voice," adding, "There are many handsome guys on competition programs (Mr. Trot). I felt intimidated from the first episode."

In particular, Kim Hojung attracted attention by revealing photos from his prime days and when he had gained the most weight. He said, "It was when I was young, and I had lost a lot of weight. My weight was in the low 80kg range," adding, "When I was at my heaviest, I was just about to hit almost 100kg."

Recalling his prime days, Kim Hojung fired up his determination to diet. He said, "If I succeed in dieting, I really want to visit a water park once. I want to shape my body?not to the point of having a 'king (王)' shape, but just enough to see my ribs. Right now, my ribs only show when I stretch," which brought laughter.

Kim Hojung drew attention by declaring a unique resolution that if he fails to reach his target weight of 80kg, he will "donate a car by drawing stories from the viewer message board."