Yoon Eun-hye clarifies she didn't quit white rice and soda for 13 years

Singer and actress Yoon Eun-hye has addressed and corrected misconceptions regarding claims that she "quit white rice and soda for 13 years." She explained that her lifestyle habits, which had become a symbol of strict self-management, were misinterpreted due to the editing process.

In a video recently released on her YouTube channel, Yoon discussed summer skincare and eating habits, specifically addressing the "13-year prohibition" topic that trended after her appearance on the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy.'

"I said on the broadcast that I quit white rice, soda, and alcohol for 13 years, but that isn't true," she stated, explaining, "I clearly mentioned during the recording that I didn't quit everything perfectly."

Previously, Yoon had garnered public attention on 'My Little Old Boy' by revealing the disciplined habits she has maintained for a long time. While her comments were initially noted as an example of healthy dietary management, some viewers interpreted her words to mean she had completely avoided white rice and soda for 13 years, which sparked widespread discussion.

In response, Yoon explained the discrepancy between her actual lifestyle and the broadcast content. "I really love white rice," she said. "I just try to switch to multi-grain rice whenever possible; it's not that I've completely quit it."

The same applied to carbonated drinks. Yoon candidly revealed, "I'm not particularly fond of soda, but that doesn't mean I don't drink it at all. Sometimes I'll have a sip or two when I'm eating pizza."

However, she emphasized that her previous statement regarding alcohol was accurate. "It is correct that I haven't drunk alcohol for 13 years," Yoon confessed. "But I felt a bit guilty because I seemed to come across as someone who had quit everything for 13 years."

She added, "I think it was conveyed that way because some parts were edited for broadcast length. I wanted to correct the parts that were different from the facts."

In the video, Yoon also shared honest thoughts about recent skin concerns and lifestyle changes. Mentioning that she struggles with frequent skin troubles during the summer, she stated, "I hear advice to reduce flour and dairy, but realistically, it's not easy."

She also noted, "These days, I eat a lot of ramen as well," showing a side of herself that seeks balance in daily life rather than maintaining a perfectly curated image.

Since her debut with the girl group Baby V.O.X, Yoon has expanded her career as an actress and entertainer, earning public interest through her consistent self-care and youthful image. As celebrity dietary routines are often major topics of public interest, her lifestyle habits have consistently drawn attention.

This clarification is noteworthy not just as a correction of personal eating habits, but as an example of how celebrity images are formed through the intersection of broadcast editing and public interpretation.

While celebrity self-management is often consumed as an idealized image, Yoon conveyed through these remarks that realistic choices and steady effort are more important than a life of total control.

Ultimately, what Yoon has maintained for 13 years is not an extreme lifestyle of total deprivation, but a consistent effort to set and maintain standards that work for her. Her honest clarification is prompting viewers to rethink the true essence of long-term self-management.