# Kim Min-ji Tries 24-Hour Diet Challenge After Losing Her Abs

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- Published: 2026-10-23T00:15:55.332Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Former national sprinter Kim Min-ji tried a 24-hour diet challenge on her YouTube channel after noticing her abs had disappeared.

## Key points

1. Kim Min-ji posted the video on October 10.
2. She said illness and a Taiwan trip caused her weight to fluctuate.
3. She finished the challenge without fully regaining visible abs.

## What happened?

Kim Min-ji, a former national sprinter known for her toned physique, said she was shocked to find her abs had disappeared. In a video posted to her YouTube channel on October 10, she pinched her side fat in front of a mirror and declared a 24-hour diet and abs challenge.

## Why did her weight change?

According to Kim, she lost weight after an intestinal illness. After a trip to Taiwan, her appetite returned and she gained weight. She recalled that she weighed about 56 kg while filming Netflix's *Single's Inferno* Season 5, when her muscle mass was higher after an athletics competition, and about 54 kg after returning home.

## What workout did she do?

At the gym she did lat pulldowns, Smith squats, cable pushdowns, leg presses and leg curls, followed by planks. She said planks in about 10 variations were the most effective for a quick weight-loss effect.

## Did the challenge work?

She did not fully regain her visible abs by the end of the 24 hours, but said she looked slightly leaner than she had in the morning.

## For international fans

Kim Min-ji is best known to international viewers as a cast member of *Single's Inferno* Season 5 on Netflix, where she drew attention for her athletic build. Her YouTube channel, which posts training and lifestyle videos, is the best place to follow her latest challenges.

## FAQ

### Who is Kim Min-ji?

Kim Min-ji is a former South Korean national track sprinter who appeared on Netflix's Single's Inferno Season 5. She is known for her athletic physique.

### Where can I watch Kim Min-ji's diet video?

The video was posted on her YouTube channel, titled in Korean as a 24-hour diet vlog with abs-building content.

### Did Kim Min-ji get her abs back?

Not fully. She said she looked slightly leaner by the end of the challenge but did not regain clearly visible abs.

## Sources

- [Sports Seoul](https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1621779)

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