Kwon Mi-jin's Growth Story: From Track and Field Team Girl to a Daring Dream Chaser in Seoul's Entertainment Industry

Painful memories become experiences, and beautiful memories become stories. A girl was born weighing 3700 grams, slightly heavier than other newborns, and drank twice as much milk as other children. At the age of four, she fainted after eating a whole roasted chicken and was rushed to the emergency room. Her thick legs could never fit into the largest children's pants, so she had to buy teenage clothes early and have the shorts cut. In the third grade of elementary school, she joined the track and field team to put in shot put because she wanted to eat the bread provided after exercise. In the fifth grade of elementary school, she coveted the makgeolli her father drank, so she secretly took some and drank it. As a result, she not only got drunk but also mistook the rice cooker for a toilet and sat on it, burning herself. In junior high school, while others wore their school uniforms for three years, she had to have them remade every year. She complained about her mother forcing her to lose weight and exercise, and finally ran away from home in anger. She eats whatever she wants, then lies down and falls fast asleep; after waking, she continues eating, even if she's not hungry, using cravings as an excuse to eat; she wants to devour food whenever it's in front of her. She's a girl loyal to "human instincts." In her memory, her lightest weight was 88 kilograms at age 22, and she has never weighed less than 40 kilograms, a weight she barely remembers from her childhood. "She" is me, Quan Meizhen. Because I was so fat, my ankle got stuck in the railing and I couldn't get it out. It's said that when babies show their angelic smiles and play with rattles, I would also show an angelic smile like other children, except that I wasn't holding toys, but chicken bones I had left over. Now, I can walk for 3 hours without getting tired, all thanks to the "training" I received as a child. When my mother was young, she was 162 centimeters tall and weighed 42 kilograms, with a slender figure, so she couldn't carry me at all. Perhaps even at such a young age, I sensed my mother's feelings? It's said I started walking before I was even 10 months old. Haha, I'm such a considerate and filial child! I've also been injured because of my large size. In third grade, I went to an amusement park with friends, and my ankle got stuck in the gap of a metal railing. Because I was so big, I couldn't pull it out no matter what I did, so I had to call 119 for help. My ankle was fractured, and I had to wear a cast. Only in third grade did my plump figure create unforgettable life experiences. If I were the only one injured, that would be truly fortunate. In fourth grade, I let my younger brother, three years my junior, ride on my bicycle, but on a downhill section, due to my weight, I couldn't brake in time, causing the bicycle to roll over severely, injuring my brother's vital parts. I almost ruined his precious life. The longest-lasting pair of my pants only lasted a month. Because of the friction between thighs when walking, pants wear out quickly, regardless of the fabric. Even the most expensive pants will only last a month before tearing. Speaking of pants, it reminds me of a slightly embarrassing memory. When I participated in a comedian audition, I performed a kicking move, and my pants ripped because they were too tight, exposing my underwear to the judges (embarrassing!). I didn't do it on purpose; these were the loosest pants I owned, but they still looked like leggings. Although I panicked at the time, I managed to gloss over it with a clever joke. Looking back now, perhaps I should thank those pants for ripping at the right moment, catching the judges' attention, and helping me become a comedian! Don't run away from pain; face it bravely. Every time I take the elevator, if it makes an overloaded noise, even if I'm not the last person to get on, everyone stares at me, as if implying, "Miss Fat, shouldn't you get off?" In crowded situations, if there's a fart, everyone's eyes are always on me, their expressions saying, "Fat people seem to fart more?" (Even if I'm not the culprit). Although I'm generally optimistic, I sometimes feel sad because of the prejudice people have against fat people. These bad experiences have taught me that now that I'm thin, I absolutely refuse to go back to the past, even if you offered me ten million. (If it were a billion, I might consider it.) Even if I'm wronged or in pain right now, I won't run away anymore. Instead, I'll strive to change the current situation and create better memories. As long as I stand in the face of a positive outcome, I can smile at the bitter memories of the past. What I want to say is, it's not that we can't do it, it's just that we haven't tried. Everything that has happened to me is a treasure, and no one can take it away. I'm not afraid of any difficulties; I'm a girl who works hard. I was selected as a comedian through KBS's 25th open audition, but that's just one aspect of my identity. Lately, I've been frequently asked, "Why aren't you performing on 'Gag Concert' anymore?" Yes, I am a female comedian, but I'm not currently performing on "Gag Concert." After my weight loss segment on "Slim Girl" ended, I participated in the comedy segment of "Beauty School" with Oh Na-mi, Park Ji-sun, Park So-young, and Sung Hyun-joo for about three weeks. Although I've lost weight, "Gag Concert" remains my ultimate stage. Even without performing, I still hold meetings with seniors, juniors, and colleagues, and also serve as the show's stage manager. I haven't relaxed since losing weight; I continue to hold daily meetings, brainstorm new ideas day and night, and rehearse repeatedly. Besides my original work, the increased work opportunities due to my weight loss have also led me to try different types of work, experience new things, and set new goals. Once I achieve a goal, I develop new dreams and strive for them, continuously accepting challenges. Although I'm a comedian, I've had the opportunity to work in various fields, including speaking, consulting, writing columns, hosting radio programs, shooting commercials, appearing on TV shopping shows, modeling, becoming a well-known blogger, and writing books. I even became a bestselling author of weight loss books with my book, *I Lost 50 Kilograms-A Weight Loss Method More Effective Than Plastic Surgery*. I continue writing now. While my main job is as a comedian, I look forward to trying more diverse new things in the future and writing a more exciting chapter in my life. What I want to say is that this is my "passion" for life. Whether you like it or not, you should strive to complete it, because these "processes" will become a part of you. Even though I'm so fat that my bed is about to collapse, I remain optimistic. The increasingly popular Liu Genzhi is a handsome comedian who is 187 cm tall, has a strong physique, and a warm, approachable appearance. I spent my early years in the industry with him; simply put, I've seen everything he should and shouldn't have seen, and I even know all his little secrets. Although I said that, I didn't actually see them all; I just wanted to express how close we are. Genzhi lives near the small theater on Daxue Road, so I often go to his house to play, which has caused him a lot of trouble. I don't know why, but every time I go to his house, I inexplicably cause trouble. Incident 1: The bed that even an elephant could walk on collapsed because of my weight! Genzhi's house is on the top floor, and there's no elevator, so I always have to climb the stairs with great effort. One day, I finally climbed up the stairs, panting, and sat down on the bed to rest, when an accident happened. The bed suddenly made a "crackling" sound, along with the sound of springs snapping. "Oh no! I'm doomed!" I almost stopped breathing, desperately hoping that my brother hadn't heard the sound. But how could he not have heard it? I even asked him confidently, "Is the bed too old?" My brother coldly said, "The bed is less than four months old," and, "it's the brand that advertised so that even if an elephant walked on it, it would still be intact." Even today, Genji still calls me "Kwon Mi-jin, whom even elephants would bow down to." Genji told me, "Every night when I sleep on the bed I've broken, making slapping sounds, I feel like it's Kwon Mi-jin on top of me." Brother, when you get married, I plan to give you a bed as part of your dowry! Incident 2: A drunken, poor, fat guy who only remembers eating! Looking back now, my behavior was so rude that I remember the exact date perfectly. July 24, 2008, Thursday, during my impoverished days when I vowed to become a comedian. It was a dinner party at a small theater, and for some reason, I got incredibly drunk, downing a whole bottle of liquor. Drunk, I was like a lump of mud; Genji couldn't carry me, so I was dragged and rolled all the way back to his house. I cried and begged for a hamburger, and despite his attempts to persuade me, it was no use. He finally pulled some coins from the piggy bank and gave me 50 one-hundred-yuan bills and 20 five-yuan bills (about 33 yuan). He seemed to think, "Do you think I can somehow buy one with the coins?" However, without even a second's thought, I walked out the door. I ran to McDonald's and ordered a hamburger meal. To get the money, I made the people in line wait a long time, and the clerk kept staring at me strangely. And so, my brother and I shared the hamburger. One hamburger wasn't even enough for one person, let alone two!So, still not satisfied, I kept pestering my brother to order fried chicken delivery. He took out all the remaining coins from his piggy bank-100, 50, and 10 yuan-and finally, he had enough for one serving of fried chicken. I guiltily counted the coins, put them in a plastic bag, and wrote a little note: "Uncle, I really want fried chicken, but I only have coins. Next time I'll definitely pay with cash; you'll definitely be rewarded." The doorbell rang. My brother hid in the bathroom, while I opened the door a crack, took the fried chicken, and handed him the plastic bag containing the money. Will I ever eat even better hamburgers and fried chicken in the future? Goodbye! 20-year-old chubby Mei-zhen. Recently, I've become addicted to the drama "Reply 1994," completely immersed in it. Although watching it is lighthearted, and I laugh out loud every time, it often reminds me of the bitter years of my youth. The reason is that the university life experienced by the main characters in the drama is something I never had, making me both envious and jealous. After graduating from high school at the age of 20, I went to Seoul alone, seeking work opportunities in a small theater on Daehak-ro. Of course, this was to fulfill my dream, so I was very happy and joyful at the time. However, thinking back to those difficult years, and those 20 years that will never return, the thought of never having had a university life and memories overwhelmed me with sadness, and I secretly shed two tears. Then, another scene in the drama invaded my nearly broken heart... The scene was of everyone sitting around in the living room of their host family, eating kimchi pancakes made by their host mother. Thanks to the actors' superb acting skills, it felt as if I was also eating those delicious kimchi pancakes, and my mind kept thinking, "It's so hot! But it doesn't matter, it's really delicious; Wow! The kimchi is so flavorful!" My mouth was watering, and I wanted to jump into the TV and eat with them. Suddenly, a line of dialogue interrupted my thoughts of enjoying the food. "Mom, that's too much!" What? They weren't complaining about not making enough, but about making too much! In that instant, I mimicked the character Do Hee from the drama, saying to the TV, "If they make too much, be grateful and eat more! Why complain? Are you crazy?!" So, after watching the drama, I used "commemorating my 20s" as an excuse to immediately make kimchi pancakes, and the taste still lingers in my memory. If it were the old me, after eating the pancakes, I would definitely eat another round in the order of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy, and then lazily lie down and eat ice cream. But now, I'm Kwon Mi-jin, who diligently exercises after eating pancakes. I'm moved by my own self-motivation; Kwon Mi-jin is truly different! Although I miss being 20, if someone asked me if I wanted to go back to being 20, I would definitely answer "No!" without even a second thought. Because compared to the Mi-jin of that time, the current Mi-jin is more mature and fulfilled, and more beautiful and confident!

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