Cheat day

Baek Seung-yong’s car

One of the reasons why this misconception started is because the entertainment agency introduced the weight of its affiliated celebrity as 45kg.

I don’t know why it’s specifically 45kg, but I think the perception that a slim body weight is 45kg might have arisen due to the influence of the media and press.

They say the pretty celebrities on TV weigh 45kg, so people misunderstand and think they need to weigh 45kg to be slim.

The way it looks on screen appears puffier than in reality, contributing to the formation of a distorted perception.

The fact that an adult woman’s weight is only 45 kg to begin with is the real issue.

“The body profile is also a problem.”

This is also mentioned in the article materials investigated by Mukunji.

The normal body fat percentage for adult men is 15-20%, and for women, it is 20-25%.

I feel like I know what Mukji is thinking because I felt it more deeply than anyone else.

“I gained a lot of weight while preparing for a job.” And before that, the street I used to walk without a care in the world became frightening.

“…….”

There were people who smiled at me, and when we walked face to face, I was always the one who had to avoid them. “When I went to buy clothes, I was subtly ignored, and it was the same when I went for interviews.”

It’s something I know all too well.

Whether that is my paranoia or the truth is uncertain. However, it is true that I started experiencing those things as I gained weight, and that they decreased as I went on a diet.

The same goes.

When I was 138 kg, it was so different from now.

I can’t be sure if it’s my paranoia, but at least for now, I haven’t encountered anyone who laughs at me or subtly looks down on me.

People see overweight people as lazy. I consider it trivial. I had no choice but to lose weight.

Mukkunji’s voice was calm.

“Even though they have a different stance than mine, celebrities are the same.” “I know that extreme dieting is bad for the body, but when an overweight person appears, they get harsh comments.”

In reality, they seem ordinary, but the way they appear on TV is different.

Therefore, celebrities continue with harsh diets.

“In order for them to continue their main job, they must strictly limit their diet.”

Since it was the first time Mukji had shared such a long story about himself, I occasionally just nodded along and listened.

“Body profiles are the same.” I know it’s not good, but I suppress my appetite and move my body to have a beautiful and cool figure. People pay attention to the body that has been made that way.

“…….”

I don’t think they did anything wrong. I think I did what I could do according to the reality.

The old man finished speaking and drank water.

“I think this way.”

I cautiously opened my mouth.

For example, while I was walking down the street, someone suddenly hit me. I’m shocked, hurt, embarrassed, and angry. After going through such an experience, you can exercise or check if there are any suspicious people around. “But if I don’t walk the path because I don’t want to go through the same thing again, it feels like such a waste of life.”

The aged kimchi is staring at me intently.

“I didn’t do anything wrong, so why do I have to hide and live in fear?” I had that thought.

I didn’t avoid his gaze either.

“Neither I nor the PD did anything wrong.”

Mukkunji’s lips quivered.

“What’s wrong with being fat?” If you don’t have health issues like I do, there’s no problem at all. “Rather, it’s the character of the people who look down on overweight individuals that’s the problem.”

It seems like they want to say something, but for now, they nod as if deciding to listen to my story first.

“The person who embarrassed someone coming to buy clothes was in the wrong.” If you run your business like that, it would have gone bankrupt by now.

The corners of Mukunji’s mouth slightly lifted.

“The person who failed the PD in the interview also made a mistake.” “I didn’t recognize such a competent person.”

“…….”

“And unlike me, who only started losing weight when my body got to this point, you started early, right, PD?”

“That.”

I don’t think it’s wrong for someone to face reality and put in the effort. “However, I believe we need to clearly identify the cause of the problem.”

The aged kimchi closed its mouth again.

“Whether I was fat or thin, the PD didn’t do anything wrong.” The wrong thing is that they discriminate against people for being fat or thin.

“…….”

“Because I tried to meet their standards, PD.”

It’s a difficult problem.

Celebrities and bodybuilders sculpt their bodies through their choices and efforts.

The reason I have no choice but to acknowledge them is precisely because their actions are based on their own volition.

But I am different.

I have my own standards.

It’s already incredibly hard now, but I can’t even imagine how much I would have to give up to have a body like a celebrity or a bodybuilder.

There are short people and tall people, but not every woman has to weigh 45 kg, right? Some people like slim ones, but I prefer plump ones. There are so many different tastes, right?

The aged kimchi slowly nodded its head.

“Men are the same.” What body type do you prefer, PD-nim?

“I like thin people.”

“Okay.” No. Yes?

I naturally thought they would mention an average or healthy body type, but I got an unexpected answer.

I forgot what I was going to say because I was flustered.

“I hope it gets to the point where my ribs are showing.”

Uh. Okay. That’s also a matter of taste, right?

“Yes.”

“Anyway, they say that for abs to be clearly visible, body fat percentage needs to be around 6-8%.” But they say that if you have low body fat percentage, you can develop osteoporosis, aging, and infertility. There are also research findings that people with a BMI of 20 or less have 28.1% and 36.4% lower sperm count and density compared to men with normal levels.3)

“Is that so?”

“Yes.”

It seems like we slightly strayed from the original point while talking about something.

“Anyway, to sum up, the standards are set by each individual.” There is nothing more important than health. The fault is not with me or PD. There are people who embarrass others for being fat and ignore others for being thin. I guess I can summarize it like this.

Mugunji wrote something and then looked up.

“I will write the script by tomorrow based on the framework you mentioned.”

“You can do it by the day after tomorrow.”

I checked the time because I had a shoot scheduled with Baekban.

There is still some time, but it’s better to hurry than to be late.

“Then, I’ll be going now.”

“CEO.”

The aged kimchi called me to a stop.

“Yes.”

“I have something I’d like to ask.”

“Please go ahead.”

“The statement that respecting each other’s tastes is the right principle is indeed true.”

“Right?”

“I’m curious whether saying that you like chubby people is meant to add weight to your argument or if you genuinely think that way.”

“Of course, it’s sincere.”

Mugunji blinked for a moment and then asked again.

“Isn’t it natural to like slim people?”

“Of course not.”

It’s an expression of disbelief.

I like going around to eat delicious food. If I get a girlfriend, I definitely want to take her to the restaurants I know. I want to find a new restaurant together.

“Yes.”

“Maintaining a slim body is absolutely impossible.” “Unless you’re at a normal weight.”

“…….”

“And I like warm-hearted people.” It’s cute, isn’t it?

“Even if you’re slim, you can still be cute.”

After pondering for a moment, I searched for “Bonobono” on my smartphone and showed it to him, and he nodded in understanding.

“Got it?”

“I understand.”

“I’m leaving.” Since I won’t be back today, please lock the door when you leave.

I hurriedly handed the key to Mugunji and left the office.

Please provide the text you would like to have translated.

Today, the Baekban-dara area is a Seoul hot spot.

We decided to stop by one restaurant each that we both like, so we were able to take it easy unlike during the regional shoot.

When I arrived at the meeting place, the crew and Baek Woo-jin were already waiting.

Hello. Hello.

As he greeted each member of the production team, including PD Park Sang-cheol, Baek Woo-jin pouted and asked.

“Is there a good restaurant around here?”

The restaurant I recommend is N Restaurant, a pho place located in Namyeong-dong.

It’s just a short distance from Sookmyung Women’s University Station, and contrary to the image given by the surrounding scenery, there are surprisingly many great restaurants gathered here.

“Sure.” There’s an incredible place.

“What’s so amazing?”

“Rice noodles!”

I shouted with all my might, but the reaction was just not there.

Cleared my throat and immediately moved on.

“Here it is.”

The white background sign hanging on the old brick building caught my eye.

The blue letters bathed in spring sunlight, the wooden sash framing the large glass, and the lush, leafy, nameless plants create an exotic atmosphere.

“This place is amazing.” “Look at the line.”

Baek Woo-jin was impressed.

Although it’s slightly past lunchtime, people are still lined up waiting for pho here.

“But how did you know about this place?”

“Sometimes it just happens suddenly, you know.” When you want to eat something like crazy.

“Yeah.”

“After enduring it for so long, I just couldn’t take it anymore that day.” I had to eat pho.

“Oh, so that’s why you looked it up.”

No. “Do we really have to come all the way here just to eat pho?”

“So?”

“Was it around 5,000 won near the company back then?” There’s this super cheap pho place, so I stopped by on my way home from work.

“Yeah.”

“The taste was just mediocre, cheap food, but then a cockroach crawled out of the crazy chopstick container.”

“Ugh.”

Wow. I got goosebumps.

“So?” How did you do it?

“I got up right away, paid, and left.” I was standing on the street searching for a good pho restaurant, and since the reviews were great, I came here. I’ve been stopping by occasionally since then.

“Your house is at Gudi Station, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Did you come all the way here just to eat pho?” You said it was cool earlier.

“After holding back for a few days, meet Mr. Ba while eating.” We have no choice but to go to a delicious place.

“Doesn’t your appetite usually go away?”

“Eh.” “What’s with that nonsensical talk?”

Losing my appetite, that’s just not possible.