DAY6 Young's surprising appetite: how he lost 10kg after eating 6 hamburgers

DAY6's Young revealed a cheerful and honest charm that stands in stark contrast to his serious persona on stage. During his recent appearance on KBS's 'The Seasons,' he provided laughter to viewers by candidly sharing not only his passion for music but also his recent updates and surprising eating habits.

A special connection with same-age friend Heo Nam-jun

On this stage, Young performed an OST for the drama 'My Royal Nemesis.' This song holds a special meaning for him because the actor playing the male lead, Heo Nam-jun, is a friend of the same age. Young personally contacted Heo Nam-jun to request the song, allowing him to lend his voice to his friend's work. It was a moment that highlighted the sincerity of an artist connecting through music.

Young, who is currently active as a member of 'Amazing Saturday,' also spoke about his adjustment to the program. He confessed that although he was very nervous at first, his fear disappeared after the 'Minkey (Mingyu's Cake)' episode. The set erupted in laughter at his comment that losing a makeup bet actually served as a turning point to ease his tension. He added that he was able to blend in quickly thanks to the tight-knit dining culture with the cast members.

The 'foodie of the music industry' with a surprising appetite

Young boasted an incredible appetite, even calling himself a 'rising foodie of the music industry.' He surprised onlookers by listing specific numbers, such as eating 60 Man Do, 7 packs of ramen, and 6 hamburgers. In particular, an anecdote from his time working as an advertising model, where he ate as many as 11 subway sandwiches provided throughout the shoot, proved his extraordinary food intake. His bold claim that he could easily eat 50 cocktail shrimps made his nickname as a 'foodie' well-deserved.

However, despite this massive appetite, Young put in significant effort to lose 10kg for his recent comeback. Stating that he wanted to show a more beautiful version of himself ahead of this comeback, he revealed that he underwent a 'stomach diet' for 4 to 5 months. He controlled his weight by eating only one serving of a single meal per day to reduce his stomach capacity. Since he knows the joy of eating better than anyone, one can imagine how intense this weight loss process must have been.