"Failed because students didn't recognize me" Kim Sung-ryung, hunting at Kyung Hee University

“Everything but height is effort” Kim Sung-ryung's 5-year self-management routine

Actress Kim Sung-ryung cited steady effort and strict lifestyle habits as the secret to her ageless beauty. Appearing on the MBC ‘Radio Star’ special episode “Eat it all up~ Big Eaters,” which airs on the 15th at 10:30 PM, Kim shared her recent news regarding how her past videos have recently resurfaced and become a hot topic due to online algorithms. She confessed that viewers often mistake her past appearance for her current self, and she felt embarrassed as her age was emphasized in every video.

She made a clear distinction between her innate physical conditions and her efforts. Kim stated her conviction, “Height is something you are born with, but everything else can be achieved through effort.” Proving this, she showed the epitome of self-management by exercising five times a week without fail and maintaining Pilates and yoga for over five years each. She also revealed her passion for staying on top of beauty trends by personally visiting beauty fairs every year to learn the latest skincare methods and purchase new products.

Her unexpected eating habits, hidden behind her strict self-management, were also revealed. On the day of the recording, she showed her big eater side by snacking on hotteok (sweet pancakes) and walnut cakes even after finishing her breakfast.

From failed hunting at Kyung Hee University festival to commotion at the Cannes Film Festival

Kim Sung-ryung also candidly shared unexpected episodes of humiliation. While visiting the Kyung Hee University festival to film YouTube content for Ha Ji-won, she attempted her first-ever "hunting" (approaching people to flirt) out of a desire to mingle with college students. Rather than stepping forward herself, she asked Ha Ji-won to speak to them on her behalf, but it ultimately failed because the students did not recognize her. She expressed her regret at the time, saying, “Ha Ji-won should have been a bit more proactive in bringing me along.”

Episodes from her time on the international stage followed. During the Cannes Film Festival, Kim, who wore sponsored high-end jewelry, had to receive close protection from a dedicated bodyguard. In particular, she revealed a behind-the-scenes story where a commotion broke out as staff searched for her because she had used the wrong vehicle due to the restriction that she could only use a designated car while wearing the sponsored jewelry.

She also reminisced about the process of becoming Miss Korea in 1988. She had already been encouraged to enter in 1987, but she hesitated and declined due to her shy personality. However, a year later, encouraged by her mother's strong support, she challenged herself again and eventually won the honor of Miss Korea Jin (winner).

“Quick replies only for allowance talk” A realistic mother-son relationship with her two sons

Her relationship with her two sons was extremely realistic. Kim confessed that whenever her sons meet, they engage in a “share war” over who inherited more of their parents' genes. When her sons claimed they took after their father in personality and their mother in looks, Kim's peculiar reaction brought laughter to the set.

She also shared the disappointments she feels as a mother. She mentioned that she often captures good quotes or success mantras and sends them to her sons via message, but they rarely reply. However, there was a twist. She revealed the realistic mother-son relationship by mentioning that their reply speed increases noticeably whenever the topic of allowance comes up.

This broadcast will feature Kim Sung-ryung along with U-Know Yunho, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Pungja.