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Lee Soon-sil, known as “Sadang-gwi,” Successfully Loses 43 kg in 10 Months… “I’m a Different Person”

Reached a height of 171 cm and a weight of 59 kg 83-Year-Old Senior Model Choi Sun-hwa Makes an Appearance

Gim Ga Yeong
2026-10-31 09:26:59
[Edaily Reporter Gim Ga Yeong ] Lee Soon-sil, currently appearing on “The Boss Has Donkey Ears,” has successfully lost 43 kg and is now taking on the challenge of becoming a senior model.
Photo: KBS2
On the upcoming episode of KBS2’s “The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears,” airing November 1, viewers will see Boss Lee Soon-sil, who has become unrecognizably slimmer. On the show, Lee Soon-sil appears in the heart of Seongsu-dong wearing stiletto heels, showcasing a stunning figure from behind. Jeon Hyun-moo can’t believe his eyes, exclaiming, “No way, that can’t be her, right?” while Kim Sook also marvels, “She’s a completely different person.”
Lee Soon-sil, who once weighed as much as 102 kg, reveals that she lost a staggering 43 kg in just 10 months. Now standing at 171 cm tall and weighing 59 kg, she confessed, “I don’t even know how I lived when I was overweight.”
Having gained confidence after losing weight, Lee Soon-sil decides to try her hand at senior modeling. She visits a modeling academy and begins taking classes ranging from runway walking to posing for photo shoots.
Next, 83-year-old model Choi Soon-hwa, who is active as a senior female model, makes an appearance. Upon seeing Choi Soon-hwa, Lee Soon-sil exclaims in admiration, “Now that’s a real model.” Choi Soon-hwa particularly surprises everyone by revealing her earnings, stating, “For overseas projects, I earn 10 million won per job.”
“The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears” is a voluntary self-reflection program for South Korean bosses aimed at creating workplaces where people enjoy their work. Featuring Lee Soon-sil, along with Jung Ho-young, Park Myung-soo, Eom Ji-in, Jung Ji-sun, Yang Jun-hyuk, Kim Byung-hyun, and Kim Yong-bin, the show is generating buzz by revealing the daily lives of these “bosses.”
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