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BTS, Highlight, Apink: idols famous for eating

  • Published : Jul 24, 2017 - 18:17
  • Updated : Jul 24, 2017 - 18:17

Many idol singers constantly watch their weight, but some of them are also known for their huge appetites. Here are some K-pop stars who are famous for their eating habits:



Jin of BTS

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One may not guess from his tall, lanky figure, but Jin of BTS is one of most well-known eaters in the K-pop scene.

BTS is a group that takes pride in frequently communicating with fans, and Jin often does so through broadcasts that feature him eating, also known as “meokbang” Of course, it is not just the sight of him eating that captivates fans. The BTS member, nicknamed “Eat Jin,” interacts with fans during the meokbang sessions.



Bomi of Apink

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Bomi is another singer famed for meokbang.

Whenever she appears on TV programs related to food, she puts on a finger-licking show that has viewers glued to their screens.

With the recent release of Apink’s EP, she is resisting her cravings for a while to maintain her weight.

Bomi has said that she still enjoys eating, with her making notes of what she wants to eat every time she watches meokbang.



Yoon Doo-joon of Highlight

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The world got a good look at Yoon Doo-joon’s appetite during his appearance in the 2013 drama “Let’s Eat.”

He played the role of gourmand Goo Dae-young and became the talk of the town here for how much he seemed to enjoy filming food scenes.

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Videos that showed him eating fried chicken even went viral online in Korea -- often prompting viewers to reach for their phones to order chicken deliveries.

By Yoon Min-sik (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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