Jun Ji-hyun reveals daily routine of fasting workouts and protein-based meals
Jun Ji-hyun appears as a guest on Hong Jin-kyung’s YouTube channel and shares her daily routine. Captured from Hong's YouTube channel
Actor Jun Ji-hyun shared her rigorous self-care routine, drawing attention for its discipline and consistency.
Jun appeared as a guest on the YouTube show “Zzin Genius Hong Jin-kyung” in a video released Thursday, marking her first appearance on a YouTube entertainment program. She spoke in detail about how she structures her day.
“I wake up at 6 a.m. and work out on an empty stomach,” she said. “These days I enjoy running and boxing. I’ve told my family that as long as I can work out, I’m fine with anything.”
When asked why she exercises every day, Jun said her approach has evolved. “When I was younger, my goal was weight loss. But as I get older, I feel the importance of exercise in my body,” she said. “I think of it as something I will keep learning for the rest of my life, regardless of the sport.”
On her diet routine, Jun said, “Food is what I’m most careful about. I exercise on an empty stomach and then have a late lunch at around 2 p.m.”
She added that her meals are mostly protein-focused. “I usually eat eggs, avocado and vegetables for lunch. If I want a little more, I have Greek yogurt,” she said. “I don’t completely avoid carbohydrates, but I try to choose what’s good for my body.”
Jun said she rarely eats spicy food and drinks very little alcohol. “I run out of energy in the evening, so I usually have dinner around 5 p.m.,” she said.
Jun is set to return to the big screen with the 2026 film “Colony.”
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.