Did she get beaten until her bones broke? From No. 1 in taekwondo to nurse, then gravure idol: A turbulent life story of "naked fighting mixed with men"

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Mine Rina, who is active as an "acrobatic gravure idol" leveraging her glamorous figure and exceptional athletic ability. Her past history as a taekwondo champion and former nurse is being highlighted.

Japan's "Entame Next" reported on the 26th, citing an interview with Mine, about how her current strong physical stamina and mental fortitude were built, including details of harsh taekwondo training she underwent with male university students and anecdotes from her time as a nurse.

Mine, who started taekwondo in elementary school due to her parents' encouragement and the influence of Korean dramas, rose to the No. 1 spot in Japan through rigorous training. According to the media, she even conducted full-contact striking training without protective gear alongside male university students at the time.

In particular, when she was knocked down by a kick during training, she heard from her instructor, "If your bones aren't broken, get up," and resumed training. She revealed that the indomitable mental strength cultivated during this period has been greatly helpful in her current entertainment industry activities. The strict discipline of the dojang, which had been a thorough vertical society, also had a strong influence on her.

After retiring from taekwondo due to an injury sustained in a bicycle accident ahead of a world championship, she enrolled in a nursing vocational school with the goal of leading an ordinary life. Her hospital work was also a continuous series of arduous tasks, but it is reported that thanks to her grueling taekwondo training, she felt the strictness of the workplace relatively less.

She also overcame work stress by enjoying personal time, such as going on trips while reducing sleep immediately after overtime.

Currently, Mine continues extensive broadcasting and photo shoot activities, utilizing acrobatics, which she started as a hobby during her nursing days, and her innate physical advantages.

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