Kai's shocking confession: "I weighed 100kg when I sang opera... I even ate samgyeopsal grease" [Day & Night]

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Musical actor Kai reveals the "twisted life story" hidden behind his perfect "strict-parent child" image, including graduating with top honors from Seoul National University's vocal music department.

In the 31st episode of MBN's "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night," airing on the 27th, Kai stated, "When I was performing opera, I weighed over 100kg. I believed that opera singers needed to eat a lot and have a robust physique." He added, "To soften my voice, I even consumed samgyeopsal grease." This revelation shocked viewers. He further explained, "There was a common belief in the opera world that grease could clear throat dust, so we would play rock-paper-scissors among ourselves, and the winner would eat it."

To break away from the "strict-parent child" and "gentleman" image that had been projected onto him, Kai began exercising and intentionally bulked up to build a beast-like physique. He then revealed how he contacted the famous men's magazine Men's Health first to challenge himself as a cover model, drawing laughter from the audience.

In contrast, Kai shared heart-wrenching stories from his childhood when his family's financial situation rapidly declined and his time at an arts high school. He confessed, "I could see our family's financial struggles with my own eyes. Yet, I foolishly insisted on pursuing opera." He noted that despite their difficult circumstances, his mother supported his enrollment at Seoul Arts High School, saying, "If you're going to do it, do it properly." He also shared how he ate leftover cafeteria meals to save money, surprising everyone. Kai described this as "the first moment I felt relative deprivation or lack," evoking sympathy.

Park Geun-hyung explained his habit of calling his wife every day during the filming of "Grandpas Over Flowers," which showcased his devoted love. He said, "After learning that my wife had been diagnosed with early-stage cancer, I called her out of concern for her health, and it became an unconscious habit." He also openly shared their 56-year love story, noting that his wife started their household despite opposition from her family.

As a third-generation acting family, Park Geun-hyung revealed that while he opposed his son's acting debut, he did not oppose his grandson's acting pursuits, leaving the audience in fits of laughter. This has raised curiosity about the reason behind his differing attitudes.

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