K-Pop Idol Winter's Incognito Life: Bread Obsession and Everyday Adventures Revealed
Ever wondered if K-pop stars can just stroll through the streets like regular folks? Turns out, aespa's Winter can - and she's got a hilarious reason.
On a recent episode of the YouTube show 'Halmyungsoo', Winter dropped a bombshell: she often walks around Seoul without a mask, and nobody even notices her! For someone with millions of fans, that's basically superhero-level stealth.
Winter joked about her everyday life, saying she doesn't get recognized even when she's mask-free. For Indian youth who can't even step out without bumping into a distant relative or nosy neighbor, this is next-level freedom. Imagine Ranveer Singh walking around Connaught Place and nobody batting an eyelid - that's the vibe Winter's living!
Bread Over Everything - The Ultimate Foodie Friendship
But the real highlight? Winter's
mad
love for bread.
Before the taste test even began, she declared her obsession for all things sweet and baked. She and Park Myungsoo, the show's host, instantly bonded over their shared passion. The two even formed a "bread friends" club on the spot, joking about devouring mountains of French pastries like madeleines and caneles.
Winter revealed she once went out just to make madeleines herself - talk about dedication! Park Myungsoo bragged about eating nine financiers in one go.
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The Secret Spot She Won't Share - And Her Japanese Melon Pan Love
When asked about her favorite bakery, Winter played coy, saying she couldn't reveal it because it's her personal hideout. Relatable, right? Who wants their favorite samosa spot turning into a selfie hotspot?
But she did spill on her top bread pick: the
melon pan
sold in Japanese subway stations. It's a sweet, fluffy bread with a crispy crust - basically, the Japanese cousin of our beloved bun maska, but with a twist. If you ever visit Tokyo, add this to your foodie bucket list!
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