Jung Young-sook, 59th Year Since Debut, Gains Attention for Flexibility Not Seen Even in Those in Their 30s at Age 80
In the 300th special episode of TV CHOSUN's "Perfect Life," veteran actress Jung Young-sook reveals her health secrets…
300th Special! '59th Year Since Debut' master actress Jung Young-sook appears, drawing attention with her extraordinary physical ability and flexibility even at age 80! Lee Seong-mi marvels, "Is she not 80, but in her 60s?" Shin Seung-hwan exclaims, "A posture even those in their 30s struggle with!" What is her secret to health, including her perfect, unwavering posture?
- TV CHOSUN airs today (9th) at 8 PM
In the TV CHOSUN airing today (9th) at 8 PM, the health secrets of Jung Young-sook, who leads a vibrant daily life even at age 80, will be revealed.
In the 300th special episode of , master actress Jung Young-sook, who is in her '59th year since debut,' appears. Before starting her serious workout at the gym, Jung Young-sook drew attention by showing herself stretching. She surprised everyone with her extraordinary flexibility, perfectly performing movements such as bending her upper body deeply so that her palms touch the floor. Comedian Lee Seong-mi marveled, saying, "Is she not 80, but in my age group (60s)?" and actor Shin Seung-hwan also could not take his eyes off Jung Young-sook's flexibility, stating, "This is a posture even those in their 30s cannot do well."
Jung Young-sook drew interest by sharing that the reason she started exercising hard was because "as I age, my muscles are being lost." Following this, she checked her current physical condition through a body composition test, which drew attention as the results showed that 'both weight and body fat percentage are standard, and muscle mass is also not low.' Next, Jung Young-sook began aerobic exercise on a treadmill. A health exercise manager coached Jung Young-sook's walking posture and speed, praising her excellent athletic ability by saying, "Walking speed is important as you age, and you are quite fast." Even while increasing the treadmill speed to run, Jung Young-sook drew admiration by maintaining an unwavering posture.
After exercising, she goes on a unique date to a Vietnamese restaurant with her close younger friend, actress Lee Young-hee. They challenge themselves to try foods they do not usually eat and enjoy new flavors. Afterward, the two enjoy healing, blooming with conversation at a Hanok cafe. Lee Young-hee realized how time has flown by in the blink of an eye, saying, "I still cannot believe Unnie is 80 years old. When did we get this old?" Listening to the conversation, Jung Young-sook added a touching moment by expressing her desire to live well and not be a burden to others until the end, saying, "Now I must prepare to leave. I must live well. I must live without causing harm to others until the day I die," while taking care of her health.
The dignified daily life of actress Jung Young-sook can be seen today (9th) at 8 PM on TV CHOSUN .
[Release Date: 2026.09.09]
◆ At a Glance
· Publishing Institution: TV CHOSUN
· Category: Perfect Life
· Distribution: September 9
Source: TV CHOSUN Press Release
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