Comedian Shin Ki-ruu candidly opened up about his health and hypochondria.
On the 13th episode of KBS2 variety show Malja Show, Shin Ki-ruu appeared as a guest.
That day Shin Ki-ruu said, "I hear 'Are you okay health-wise?' a lot," and added, "Actually, I have health anxiety, so even if I feel a little sick I immediately go to the emergency room." He went on to say that because of his physique he is often misunderstood at hospitals.
Shin Ki-ruu said, "Because obesity is considered a high-risk group, when I go to the hospital doctors keep asking, 'Do you take medication for high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or liver disease?'" and added, "My blood pressure came out normal, but they didn't believe it and measured it 12 times. My arm turned white." He made the audience laugh by saying that while looking at the chart the doctor had an expression like, 'This can't be,' and he also attracted attention by revealing his actual health exam results.
Also that day the connection with fellow OBS first-generation comedian Kim Young Hee was revealed. Shin Ki-ruu recalled, "Kim Young Hee had drive and leadership from her rookie days," and Kim Young Hee recalled an episode, saying, "Shin Ki-ruu unnie is not someone who usually gets angry, but she was once scolded badly," which piqued curiosity.
Along with this, Shin Ki-ruu also addressed the "big eater" image about him. He said, "There is something I want to tell restaurant owners across the country," and emphasized, "I am not someone who eats a lot," surprising everyone. He then entertained the audience with his characteristic witty storytelling about incidents where his physique led people to mistakenly assume he ate far more than he actually did.
[Photo] 'Malja Show'
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