{
  "id": 679069,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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": "Actor Cho Yeo-jeong, 45, recently revealed a secret to her youthful appearance on a television variety show. She explained that she limits herself to eating jjajangmyeon, a Chinese-Korean noodle dish, and instant ramen only twice a year. Cho firmly stated that her youthful looks are the result of her ability to resist temptation. The question arises: can avoiding these foods truly contribute to maintaining a youthful appearance? Research suggests that cutting back on noodle consumption may aid in weight management and preserving a healthy body. However, both jjajangmyeon and instant ramen are convenient meals that are high in calories and sodium, potentially hindering a healthy diet. Overindulging in such dishes can lead to weight gain and reduced skin elasticity, which could accelerate the aging process. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, there is a correlation between unhealthy diets and the aging process.",
  "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…",
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        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-12T16:27:02.000Z"
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  "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."
}