This Celebrity Tried Cold Plunging Like BLACKPINK’s Jennie—And Nearly Froze Himself

On the upcoming May 9 episode of MBC’s Home Alone (I Live Alone), celebrity host Jeon Hyun-moo dives into a bold new health routine in what he calls his "Immunity Boost Project."

Recovering from a recent severe case of laryngitis, Jeon sets out to revamp his wellness habits—and draws inspiration from none other than BLACKPINK’s Jennie.

“Jennie is one of the celebrities who rule my life,” he jokes, referring to her influence.

To catch up to Jennie’s health game, Jeon tries Cold Plunge therapy—an increasingly popular wellness trend where you immerse your body in ice-cold water to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity. The method has already been adopted by stars like Lady Gaga, Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sung, and Hwang Hee-chan.

Despite his fear of cold water, Jeon goes all in.

“It’s do or die,” he declares, dumping ice from his fridge into a bathtub filled with freezing water.

Photos from the shoot show Jeon shirtless and fully submerged in the icy tub, his face contorted in a battle between mind and body. For 2 minutes and 30 seconds, he endures the chilling plunge, later describing it as:

“Like my cells were waking up… it felt like I got a new body.”

Jeon Hyun-moo’s bold experiment has fans buzzing—could he become Korea’s next Cold Plunge ambassador, following in the footsteps of Jennie and national athletes?

Catch the full segment on I Live Alone this Thursday at 11:10 PM KST on MBC.

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