09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Want to lose weight? Quit instant noodles like Korean actress Kang So-ra
Korean actress Kang So-ra recently stunned fans by revealing that she had not eaten instant noodles in four years. Known for losing 20kg (44lbs) after giving birth, Kang has kept her diet tight and disciplined.
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On a recent episode of MBC's variety show I'm Sunny Thank You, Kang joined fellow actresses Kim Bo-mi and Kim Min-young, along with comedian Lee Eun-ji, on a trip to Mount Beizi in Guangxi, China.
The group enjoyed
cup noodles at an altitude of 1,100 metres (3,600ft). When Kim Bo-mi mentioned that Kang had not eaten instant noodles in years, Kang replied, 'The last time was after my wedding, so it's been about four years.'
Lee Eun-ji reacted in disbelief, asking how it was possible to avoid instant noodles for that long.
'I've never been a huge fan,' Kang replied, but her blissful expression at the smell of the noodles suggested otherwise, drawing laughter from viewers.
Instant noodles are high in sodium, fat and calories. Photo: Shutterstock
The average packet of instant noodles contains between 450 and 550 calories, largely from refined flour noodles and high-fat soup bases.
