Jung Ji-woong, son of actor Jeong Eun-pyo, reveals 40kg weight loss

Jung Ji-woong, son of actor Jeong Eun-pyo, candidly shared his journey of losing weight, revealing he weighed 120kg during his senior year of high school before dropping to 80kg following his military service.

On the 10th, Jeong and his son appeared together on KBS2's 'Malja Show' to share stories about their family life.

During the broadcast, when an anecdote surfaced regarding Jeong urging his son to lose weight, Jung calmly admitted to his past, saying, "I was very fat.'

Jeong stated that he is not the type of parent to force specific behaviors or interfere in every detail of his children's lives, but he could not help but worry as his son's weight increased excessively.

"I usually don't tell my children what to do and just leave them be, but I became worried because he gained so much weight. I was afraid my son might collapse," Jeong confessed regarding his feelings at the time.

Jung's weight at the time was indeed significant, as he revealed he weighed 120kg during his third year of high school.

"I wasn't even that tall, so 120kg was extremely heavy. It was understandable that he was worried," Jung said, reflecting on his former self. He acknowledged that his father's frequent suggestions to lose weight were not mere nagging, but stemmed from genuine concern for his health.

Enlisting in the military served as a major turning point for Jung's physical transformation. Through his service, he lost a staggering 40kg, bringing his weight down from 120kg to his current 80kg.

However, even after his successful weight loss, the effort continues.

Jung shared, "I am still dieting these days," conveying that his weight management is an ongoing process rather than a one-time achievement.

Jung first gained public recognition as a child when he appeared on SBS's 'Star Junior Show Bungeoppang' with his father. He later drew attention again by focusing on his studies and enrolling at Seoul National University.

The boy once familiar to the public through television has grown into an adult who has navigated university and completed his military service. His transformation from 120kg to 80kg represents more than just a change in numbers; it reflects his growth in learning to manage his own lifestyle and health.

Ultimately, the reason Jeong worried about his son's weight, and the way Jung continues to manage himself today, demonstrates how a parent's concern can serve as a catalyst for a child to take responsibility for their own life.