Chung Hae-suk, "Maintaining a Height of 180 cm and Weight of 75.5 kg for 41 Years" [Salimnam]

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National actor Chung Hae-suk, in his 41st year of his career, showcased the contrasting daily life and charm of "Human Chung Hae-suk" on 'Salimnam', delivering laughter and lingering impressions to viewers at home.

In Episode 477 of KBS 2TV's 'Men Who Manage the House Season 2' (hereinafter 'Salimnam'), broadcast on the night of the 10th, Chung Hae-suk appeared as the "Housekeeper of October," bringing a sense of welcome.

On this day, he garnered empathy from viewers through his passionate daily life transformed into a cosmetics company CEO and by sharing heartfelt conversations with his second son, who runs a 'Bakery'. Additionally, Park Seo-jin attempted 'Magic Trot' with the help of "National Magician" Choi Hyun-woo in preparation for the 'Daebyeol Sports Day' held with fans, adding warmth to the program. In particular, intense interest poured into the newly introduced 'Monthly Salimnam', causing the peak per-minute viewership rate to surge as high as 6.2% (based on Nielsen Korea nationwide standards). The "Best Minute" was secured by the scene where Chung Hae-suk continuously spoke to an employee who was eating a meal.

First, the daily life of 66-year-old Chung Hae-suk, described as the "ultimate master of self-discipline," unfolded. Greeting the morning at his residence in Seongbuk-dong, he demonstrated the authority of "Routine Jung" through his own 'morning routine'. Starting with stretching while lying in bed, he surprised everyone by showcasing a water-only face wash without soap, a 5-step skincare process taking approximately 40 minutes, weighing himself on an empty stomach, and a healthy breakfast menu.

Chung Hae-suk stated, "I think it is a routine that must naturally be done (as an actor)," revealing, "I have been maintaining a height of 180 cm and a weight between 75.5 and 76.5 kg for 41 years." Following his remarks about adjusting his food intake according to his weight and continuing the same healthy breakfast menu for 15 years, Lee Hyun exclaimed, "It is almost an 'idol-level' routine," expressing admiration.

After his thorough 'morning routine', he went to work at the office located on the first floor of his residence. It turned out that he, who is serious about skin care, had established a cosmetics company and was taking on a new challenge as CEO. He worked "one person doing the job of a hundred" with his only employee, the design team leader, and went to Pangyo for an off-site work session where cosmetics researchers were working. As the meeting began, Chung Hae-suk transformed with a sharp gaze, pouring out professional knowledge and his own ideas while exuding the aura of a CEO. Seeing this, Eun Ji-won said, "It became an opportunity to look at senior actors again," showing respect.

After finishing his off-site work, he made a surprise visit to the 'Bakery' run by his second son, accompanied by his wife who had picked him up. The second son, with a handsome appearance no less than his father's, showed a tense expression as his father inspected the store with an "eagle's eye".

Regarding this, he revealed, "When my father comes to our store, he has a 'routine' of checking every corner. He looks at things meticulously like a picky customer rather than offering praise." After completing the unannounced inspection (?), Chung Hae-suk then ate bread made by his son and had a conversation. At this time, his son said, "It seems my father was particularly stricter with me," voicing the resentment accumulated from childhood.

In response to the son's 'venting' about becoming afraid of his father due to a series of incidents, including an anecdote where he was chased away for an hour for not greeting him, Chung Hae-suk laughed and said, "I don't remember."

Nevertheless, he conveyed his true feelings to his son for the first time, saying, "At that time, I thought that if I taught strictly at home, you would do well and grow up correctly when you went out. I wonder if it would have been better to receive you with a smile, like taking care of grandchildren now. I feel sorry and regretful (for not being able to do so)." The son warmly replied, "I also became an adult, had a child, and through disciplining him, I came to understand my father's heart."

When the topic of strict discipline came up, Eun Ji-won recalled her childhood, saying, "I even wondered if (our parents) were our biological parents. I was beaten a lot..." Lee Yo-won also added realistic empathy that elicited laughter, stating, "In our time, we were often hit with things like shoe soles or fly swatters."

'Salimnam' is broadcast every Saturday night at 10:35 PM.

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