SHINee's Minho Shocks with 'Obsessive' Health Habits: Conquers Colds Through Exercise?

SHINee member Minho (Choi Min-ho) has sparked widespread discussion with his unconventional approach to health, revealing that he overcomes even illnesses through intense exercise.

In a video uploaded on March 2nd to the YouTube channel 'TEO Teo,' titled 'SM Visual Center Talks About the 5 SM Centers,' Minho appeared as a guest and shared insights with host Jang Do-yeon.

Known for his dedication to fitness, Minho was asked by Jang Do-yeon, "People often say you have extraordinary physical abilities. Do you get sick often? Colds are going around a lot these days, aren't they?"

To this, Minho replied, "I don't remember the last time I had a cold. It's really been within the last five years," astonishing Jang Do-yeon.

He further elaborated, "When I feel even the slightest symptom of a cold, I get my body moving even more to get rid of it," a statement that sent shockwaves through the studio.

"Usually, when you catch a cold, don't you rest or take medicine?" Jang Do-yeon inquired, surprised. Minho explained his reasoning: "I believe that if I rest, the virus will grow inside my body and make me sicker. So, I need to move more to eliminate it. It's like telling the virus, 'Do you think you can invade my body?'"

Jang Do-yeon reacted with disbelief, exclaiming, "That's madness! So, what do you do? Do you just exercise more?" Minho confirmed, "I exercise more and move more. Afterwards, I actually feel fine. I never take medicine."

Minho added, "While taking an appropriate amount of medicine is good, I personally don't prefer it." He jokingly expressed concern about his mother's reaction, saying, "My mom will scold me again. She always gives me medicine when I say this."

He firmly believes, "Once I sweat it all out, I wake up the next day feeling perfectly fine." He also revealed he never contracted COVID-19. When Jang Do-yeon asked if he might have been asymptomatic, Minho shared, "I thought maybe. So, about a year and a half ago, I had a blood test during a health check-up, and the doctor told me, 'You haven't had COVID-19?' It showed up in the blood test." He concluded with a humorous remark, "I don't know if I avoided COVID, or if COVID avoided me."

Korean netizens reacted with a mix of awe and concern, commenting, 'Minho seems to live on a different dimension,' 'It's amazing how he overcomes viruses with exercise,' and 'But he needs to take care of his health, I'm worried.' Many expressed surprise at his unique health management methods.