SHINee's Minho reveals massive appetite, eating 20 eggs in two days

SHINee's Minho has revealed recent changes to his diet prompted by a physical constitution test. From the unexpected habit of consuming more than 20 eggs in just two days to devouring 12 boiled eggs in a single sitting, a new side of Minho—well known for his strict self-discipline—has been revealed.

In the 663rd episode of the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone' broadcast on the 4th, Minho's daily life, from his hobbies to his meals, was showcased.

After spending time at a bonsai garden, Minho returned home and immediately complained, "I'm so hungry." However, the food he pulled from the refrigerator to satisfy his hunger was unexpected. Minho began boiling eggs, drawing surprised reactions from the 'Rainbow' members watching him.

"Boiled eggs are so delicious," Minho explained, noting that it is a food he enjoys regularly. He continued, "I don't follow a strict diet, but after taking a constitution test, the doctor told me I wasn't eating enough protein," revealing that he has recently increased his egg consumption. The amount he disclosed was "almost 20 eggs in just two days."

Minho sliced the boiled eggs in half and paired them with cucumber and red chili paste to make what he called 'Egg-Cho.' He added that it was a nostalgic food he used to eat in Incheon. Although it was a simple meal, his appetite was by no means simple. Minho devoured 12 boiled eggs at a rapid pace, showing the vigorous appetite hidden behind his image as a "fitness idol."

That was not the end of his meal. After finishing his protein intake, Minho immediately reached for cup noodles and *kimchi*. After filling up on carbohydrates, he even finished three peaches. While the phrase "managing a diet" might suggest small portions or extreme restrictions, Minho's approach was closer to eating sufficiently while replenishing necessary nutrients.

Minho is known as one of the top fitness enthusiasts in the entertainment industry. Beyond his activities with SHINee, he has taken on acting roles that require significant physical strength, and his solid physique, built through consistent exercise, is one of his trademarks. Given that he manages his stamina to sustain long-term activities rather than just maintaining an idol's outward image, his eating habits are a crucial pillar of his daily life.

However, the constitution test results and specific food intake mentioned on the broadcast are Minho's individual case. Consuming large amounts of a specific food does not mean it is a suitable diet for everyone. Protein intake can vary depending on an individual's physique, activity level, and health status.

What is interesting is the unexpected sense of balance found in Minho's meal. While he devoured 12 eggs followed by ramen, *kimchi*, and peaches on screen, the process was far from excessive fasting. Rather, it was closer to replenishing the nutrients he was diagnosed as lacking to match his activity level and comfortably enjoying food he likes.

Ultimately, what caught the most attention on 'I Live Alone' was not the number of 20 eggs in two days itself, but the fact that Minho is adjusting his eating habits after checking his body's condition. For SHINee's Minho, who radiates intense energy on stage, this vigorous appetite might just be another part of his daily routine to maintain that very energy.