{
  "id": 6939121,
  "title": "No more fixating on numbers: Comedians open up about regaining weight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/no-more-fixating-on-numbers-comedians-open-up-about-regaining-weight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T15:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260913/no-more-fixating-on-numbers-comedians-open-up-about-regaining-weight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Comedians Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Shin-young are candidly discussing their weight regain following their significant weight-loss journeys. Their focus has shifted from adhering to a specific scale number to prioritizing health and happiness. Hong Yoon-hwa made an appearance on SBS' entertainment program \"Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny\" on September 8. Her fellow comedian, Kim Sook, remarked on her altered appearance during the show. Hong playfully touched a gold bracelet on her wrist, remarking, \"It's gotten a little tight, hasn't it?\" The bracelet had been a gift from her husband, comedian Kim Min-ki, following Hong's successful 40-kilogram weight loss. At the time, Kim reportedly bought the gold bracelet in a single payment of approximately 9.55 million won ($6,900), generating considerable attention. Recently, the bracelet appeared to fit more snugly around Hong's wrist, sparking interest from the show's panelists. When Lee Ji-hye inquired about her current condition, Hong smiled and replied, \"I've been enjoying life a little more.\"",
  "summary": "Comedians Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Shin-young are opening up about regaining weight after major weight-loss journeys, showing how their priorities have shifted toward health and happiness rather than maintaining a certain number on the scale. Hong Yoon-hwa appeared as a special guest on SBS’ entertainment program “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny” on Sept. 8. When Hong appeared on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Shin-young discuss regaining weight after significant weight loss.",
    "Comedian Hong Yoon-hwa's bracelet got tighter, symbolizing regained weight.",
    "They prioritize health and happiness over specific scale numbers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "No more fixating on numbers: Comedians open up about regaining weight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/no-more-fixating-on-numbers-comedians-open-up-about-regaining-weight-6944534",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}