Jungkook of BTS's Extreme Diet: Eating Once a Day – Is It Safe to Emulate?

Jungkook of BTS has once again captured global attention, not only for his musical achievements but also for his disciplined lifestyle transformation. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, the singer of “Seven” revealed that he is following a strict diet of eating only once a day (One Meal A Day or OMAD).

Jungkook admitted that he follows this routine in conjunction with regular exercise every morning and evening. After completing his mandatory military service, he also began limiting his alcohol consumption to maintain fitness. However, the question remains: is this extreme diet safe for everyone?

The one-meal-a-day diet adopted by Jungkook is an extreme form of intermittent fasting. This method has become popular after being promoted by Dr. Yoshinori Nagumo, who claims that prolonged fasting can activate longevity genes (sirtuins) and help prevent diabetes and dementia.

When the body is in a prolonged fasting state, glucose reserves are depleted. Instead, the body is forced to burn fat more quickly for energy. This is what leads to significant weight loss, especially when combined with aerobic exercise as Jungkook does.

Important Information: The OMAD diet can cause daily calorie intake to drop drastically to around 500 kcal, which is far below the average adult’s needs.

Although effective for short-term weight loss, health experts offer critical observations. A one-meal-a-day diet cannot be considered a universally healthy lifestyle.

Here are some risks to be aware of:

If you are inspired by Jungkook’s discipline but want to stay safe, specialists suggest the following modifications to ensure the diet remains nutritionally balanced:

Jungkook’s discipline in exercising and maintaining his diet is a positive example. However, it is important to remember that each individual has different metabolic needs.

Nutritional balance remains the key to long-term health to avoid disrupting the body’s immune system.

For beginners, it is recommended to start with shorter fasting windows (such as 16:8) before trying OMAD to avoid shocking the metabolism and digestive system.

Jungkook did not detail his specific menu, but he emphasized the importance of avoiding alcohol and keeping intake controlled to balance the heavy physical exercise he undertakes. (The Korea Times/Z-10)