OMG besties, can we talk about Raina for a second?! The Former After School and Orange Caramel icon just dropped a major life update, and honestly? She is officially in her main character era and we are absolutely here for it!
Instead of stressing over toxic idol standards, she is out here thriving, hitting the pavement, and serving pure unbothered energy. Here is the full breakdown on how she kicked her old crash diets to the curb and stepped into her healthiest era yet.
Out With The Crash Diets, In With The Running 👟✨
Let's be real: back during her peak idol days, the pressure to stay at 45 kg (165 cm) was beyond intense. Raina recently looked back on those wild times, revealing some of the most extreme methods she tried before realizing they were NOT it:
- The 3-Day Lemon Water Detox: To drop weight fast right before album cover shoots, she drank straight-up lemon water for three whole days. Sure, she dropped 2 to 3 kg, but the moment real food hit, the weight came right back. She vowed to NEVER touch that trend again.
- Extreme Food Restriction: While the other members got to enjoy fried chicken, Raina was stuck eating plain chicken breast, sweet potatoes, and salad. The result? Major food cravings and sneaky midnight binge sessions.
- Wild Cardio Marathons: To shed 5 kg in just three weeks, she was doing 1,200 jump ropes a day AND walking/running huge distances across Seoul (we're talking Apgujeong to Wangsimni level distances!).
The New Vibe: Han River Runs & Pure Serotonin 🌊
Fast forward to right now! The 37-year-old queen just shared some adorable snaps on her SNS, showing off her brand-new wellness habit: running along the Han River!
Whether she's cooling off after a solid run or meeting up with friends who are out cycling, she's staying active on her own terms with zero stress. No crazy restrictions, no starvation, just pure movement and good vibes. Seeing her look so happy, healthy, and toned living her best life is the ultimate inspiration!
