Nam Gyu-ri, an Advertising Contract Brought by the Pork Belly Song... A 2-Day Journey Connecting Daegu and Gwangju

Singer Nam Gyu-ri is showing a movement of communicating with fans by experiencing local cultures amidst her recent non-stop schedule. A recently released daily life video captures an intense 2-day journey traveling between Daegu and Gwangju, starting with a concert in Cheongju.

An Unexpected Advertising Contract Brought by the Pork Belly Song

Nam Gyu-ri shared her feelings regarding the unexpected results brought by the "Pork Belly Song" she recently sang. The song, created with her sincere love for pork belly, led to a proposal to become an advertising model for a domestic pork belly brand. Regarding this, Nam Gyu-ri expressed the situation where a song themed around a food she has long loved resulted in working with a brand as a miracle, stating, "A small ball launched by my love for pork belly has returned like a massive waterfall."

This change began with an unexpected proposal. Nam Gyu-ri mentioned an anecdote where she received a proposal through a phone call with Jin Sung to host a program where they talk while eating pork belly, and she conveyed that regarding the current situation where her sincerity for pork belly has connected to an advertisement, "It is an event I am experiencing for the first time, and it seems to suit me so well." Nam Gyu-ri, who even hears jokes related to the Pork Belly Song from staff every morning, expressed her satisfaction with this advertising model activity, saying, "It was so much fun and truly good."

"It's a shame to leave after only working"... Regional Exploration with AI 'Pig'

Nam Gyu-ri, who has been visiting various parts of the country recently for concerts and busking, confessed that she felt regretful about schedules where she simply works and then leaves. To grasp local information, she utilized generative AI and made it her travel mate, giving it the nickname 'Pig'. Nam Gyu-ri attempted to learn local culture by asking the AI about her schedules in Daegu and Gwangju and local recommended menus.

During her Daegu schedule, she made efforts to gain local experience, such as finding a restaurant near her accommodation based on the AI's recommendation. Regarding the Gukbap menu recommended by the AI, she showed a playful reaction, saying, "You're just saying anything, right?", but she eventually completed her schedule by finding and moving to a restaurant near her accommodation. Following this, on the way to Gwangju, she chose Tteokgalbi, which highlights local characteristics, as her menu, showing her determination to recharge her energy through local food and take the stage. Nam Gyu-ri focused on learning the characteristics of each region, showing an attitude to the effect that "respecting the region and experiencing its culture is what traveling is about."

Swelling Management and Self-Care Amid a Busy Schedule

After finishing the intense 2-day march, Nam Gyu-ri shared her recent busy updates. She confessed her worries about facial swelling that occurs every morning due to her recent schedule, saying, "Lately, I have so many schedules that I also go to sleep late." Nam Gyu-ri stated that she prefers home care that can be done easily at home instead of visiting a shop or undergoing procedures. She shared her own routine of managing swelling by using a Gua Sha tool with a thermal vibration function to massage her temples and the area behind her ears.

In particular, Nam Gyu-ri mentioned, "As I get older, the part I am most concerned about is the mid-face," noting that a shorter mid-face makes one look youthful. She showed herself managing the mid-face area using a Gua Sha to manage elasticity and her jawline. Nam Gyu-ri showed her determination to continuously groom herself and prepare for the next stage even amidst a busy schedule, saying, "I will work harder in the future to stand on stage with a more wonderful appearance."

Source: original video (YouTube)