K-Pop Idol Sheds 40+ Pounds, Says His Wife Is His Biggest Weight-Loss Perk

M.I.B member Kangnam got cheeky about the unexpected benefits of his dramatic weight loss, and according to him, the biggest one might just be his wife.

The idol-turned-TV star recently revealed that after dropping over 40 pounds (20 kilograms) in just a few months, his relationship with his Olympic gold medalist wife, Lee Sang Hwa, noticeably changed.

Appearing on SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Kangnam reflected on how different things are now compared to when he was at his heaviest.

I get treated completely differently. She really dotes on me now.

— Kangnam

According to Kangnam, things weren’t always so sweet. When he was nearing 200 pounds (90 kilograms), Lee Sang Hwa took on a much stricter tone—more like a coach than a spouse. “She used to tell me to lose weight like I was her junior athlete… Honestly, I don’t think she liked what she saw back then,” he said.

Now, however, the dynamic has shifted entirely. With his slimmer physique, Kangnam says he’s receiving far more affection at home, and he’s not shy about sharing the takeaway. So what’s the pro tip?

If husbands want to be loved, they need to put in the effort!

— Kangnam

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