{
  "id": 678209,
  "title": "'Parasite' star Cho Yeo-jeong eats noodles just twice a year — is it her secret to looking young?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/parasite-star-cho-yeo-jeong-eats-noodles-just-twice-a-year-is-it-her",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260813/parasite-star-cho-yeo-jeong-eats-noodles-just-twice-a-year-is-it-her-secret-to-looking-young"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Cho Yeo-jeong, aged 45, recently discussed a potential secret to her youthful appearance during a television variety show. When asked about her secret, she answered confidently, \"It's about having no choice but to resist.\" Cho revealed that she limits herself to consuming jjajangmyeon, a Chinese-Korean dish of noodles in black bean sauce, and instant ramen just twice a year.\n\nThe effectiveness of avoiding these foods in maintaining youthfulness is debatable. However, reducing noodle consumption may contribute to weight management and maintaining a healthy body. Both dishes are known for being convenient meals, but they are calorie and sodium-rich, making it harder to adhere to a healthy diet. An unhealthy diet can lead to weight gain and diminished skin elasticity, potentially accelerating the aging process.\n\nData from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety supports this notion.",
  "summary": "com. Actor Cho Yeo-jeong, 45, has revealed one of her secrets to maintaining her youthful appearance. Recently, Cho appeared on a television variety show and said she was ready to indulge her appetite after strictly controlling her diet. When asked about the secret to her youthful looks, Cho answered without hesitation, “It’s about having no choice but to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cho Yeo-jeong, 45, reveals eating noodles twice a year",
    "Limits jjajangmyeon and instant ramen intake",
    "Reducing noodle consumption may aid youthfulness"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Parasite' star Cho Yeo-jeong eats noodles just twice a year — is it her secret to looking young?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/parasite-star-cho-yeo-jeong-eats-noodles-just-twice-a-year-is-it-her-679069",
        "published": "2026-08-12T16:42:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}