Comedian Mi Ja shares relatable daily life on subway

Comedian Mi Ja has revealed her down-to-earth daily life, which includes commuting via subway during rush hour. From using public transportation—a far cry from the glamorous lives of many celebrities—to shopping for 5,000 won pants and ending her day with frozen pork belly and *makgeolli*, her relatable charm is drawing attention once again.

On the 21st, Mi Ja shared her routine on SNS, writing, “Just an ordinary day. The subway I love.” Stating that she prefers the subway over buses, she revealed herself to be a long-time enthusiast, saying, “I don't like buses because I have a poor sense of direction, and I've been a subway lover 365 days a year, even traveling as far as Chuncheon by subway.”

Anticipating the rush hour congestion, she wrote, “I was mentally prepared for my bag strap to break, but luckily, there was loose space at Gongdeok Station.” In the released photos, Mi Ja is seen taking a selfie while traveling on the subway wearing a sun visor.

Mi Ja's day did not end with the subway. She also shared a small shopping win, noting that she purchased rayon pants for 5,000 won at a subway warehouse sale. She continued, “A 43-year-old woman being comforted at the end of the day with frozen pork belly, grilled *kimchi*, and *makgeolli*,” showing how she enjoys her day in her own unique, albeit ordinary, way.

The released photos also included shots of the surrounding scenery taken with her mobile phone during her travels. Rather than visiting special places or engaging in expensive consumption, she records the small joys of daily life by using public transportation and choosing affordable items.

Mi Ja's actions align with the cheerful image she has shown on broadcasts. While the professional nature of being a celebrity means one's daily life can easily be consumed as something "special," Mi Ja is instead narrowing the psychological distance with the public by putting scenes of an ordinary life at the forefront.

Having married comedian Jin Tae-hyun in 2022, Mi Ja has steadily shared her couple's daily life and her own lifestyle through SNS and broadcasts. This time, she revealed another layer of her relatability by sharing a humble day that spans from a crowded subway commute to 5,000 won pants, and finally to frozen pork belly and *makgeolli*.

Ultimately, what Mi Ja has shown is closer to a “day anyone might have” rather than a “special day of a celebrity.” It is an ordinary life of worrying about rush hour congestion, finding satisfaction in cheap shopping, and soothing the day's fatigue with a delicious dinner. The specificity of that daily life is precisely what makes Mi Ja feel even more real.