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The self-care secret of the ‘Action Queen’ was, as expected, different. Actor Jun Ji-hyun vividly revealed a high-intensity morning workout routine she never skips, showcasing a textbook example of unwavering self-discipline.

On the 16th, the web variety show ‘Pinggyego’ on YouTube channel ‘Tteun-tteun’ featured lead actors Jun Ji-hyun, Gu Gyo-hwan, and Ji Chang-wook ahead of the release of the film ‘Gunche’, who shared an honest conversation with Yoo Jae-suk and Nam Chang-hee.

On the broadcast, when asked about her usual workout routine, Jun Ji-hyun, without the slightest hesitation, said, “I work out every day. I always do it in the morning,” surprising those around her.

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She then spoke about the specific duration: “I do not go long, about an hour; when I receive PT, I do the PT and then a separate hour of free training, so it is about two hours,” matter-of-factly conveying that she sweats for at least 1~2 hours every morning.

In particular, when asked about a newly started exercise, Jun Ji-hyun added, “I have been doing kickboxing lately, but it is so hard that I only do it during class time,” noting that she is taking on a high-intensity striking workout.

To the reaction from those around her, “It is really not easy to exercise and then go to work; do you not get sleepy?”, she replied, “I do get sleepy,” but added, “However, exercising actually improves stamina, so it seems to help on set,” sharing the method behind maintaining top-class status for decades since her debut.

The rigorous workout habits of Jun Ji-hyun were directly connected to her signature action performances. She said, “Boxing is a sport where you have to move nimbly by reading the opponent's reactions. (Perhaps because of that) I am not slow to act. The body changes to be more agile,” directly proving the secret of the action queen.