Table of contents

• Introduction: Why I Finally Chose a Different Turning Point
• Living With Dieting for 20+ Years—and What It Did to My Confidence
• What I Wanted for My Life: Clothes, Dancing, and a Fresh Start
• Why I Shared My Weight Loss Publicly as a YouTuber
• Facing the Fear of Going to a Clinic—and How It Actually Felt
• My Liposuction Experience: The Painful Weeks and the Moment I Started Seeing Change
• From 90kg to 70kg: When My Body Felt Light (and the Unexpected Crisis)
• My Experience with the 365mc Team: The Surprise That Motivated Me Again
• 92kg to 57kg: How the Transformation Changed My Determination
• My Goal Now: Creating the Body Shape I Want
• Conclusion: From Low Self-Esteem to a Life I Want to Try
• More about 365mc Hospital

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Introduction: Why I Finally Chose a Different Turning Point

My name is Kim Su-jin, and this story spans a big change in my life—from being 29 years old at 162cm and around 91–92kg, to meeting myself again at 30 years old and 57kg. For more than 20 years, I tried dieting, again and again. I love food, and I used to believe that was why I kept failing. But what hurt more than any number on the scale was how long I carried low self-esteem simply because I had been chubby since I was young.

I didn’t want my 20s to be the end of what I could try. I wanted to do the things I felt I couldn’t do before—wear pretty clothes, dance, and live with more confidence. And when I finally took this opportunity, I believed I could become even more diligent about losing weight and following through.

Living With Dieting for 20+ Years—and What It Did to My Confidence

Dieting wasn’t something I tried once or twice. It was something I had been doing for over two decades. Because I started out chubby when I was young, I grew up with a self-image that felt heavy, even before I fully understood what that meant. The part that stayed with me the most was the emotional weight—my self-esteem was low for a long time, and that was what truly hurt.

Loving food made everything feel harder. Each attempt felt like it required constant control, and whenever I didn’t succeed the way I hoped, it reinforced that feeling that maybe I just didn’t have what it took. Over time, I realized I wasn’t only chasing weight loss—I was chasing a version of life that felt more open and more like me.

What I Wanted for My Life: Clothes, Dancing, and a Fresh Start

I had a simple, personal list of things I wanted to do. I wanted to wear pretty clothes. I wanted to dance. I wanted to live like someone who didn’t constantly feel held back by her own body and the fear of being seen.

That might sound small to some people, but to me it felt like reclaiming time. It felt like giving myself permission to try everything I thought I couldn’t do in my 20s. And that desire became a strong motivation—not just to lose weight, but to rebuild my confidence and actually enjoy daily life.

Why I Shared My Weight Loss Publicly as a YouTuber

I work as a YouTuber from time to time, and I eventually realized something about myself: while dieting, I felt my willpower was a bit lacking. I knew I could start, but staying consistent was the hard part.

So I asked myself a question: what if I made a public promise to people to lose weight? What if I shared my story openly, so I couldn’t quietly give up when things got difficult?

That became part of my strategy—turning my goal into something real and visible. Sharing my journey publicly wasn’t just content. It was a commitment. And that commitment helped push me forward.

Facing the Fear of Going to a Clinic—and How It Actually Felt

Before anything else, I have to be honest about the emotional hurdle: the idea of going to a hospital itself was scary to me. I worried whether it would be okay. The fear wasn’t small—it was the kind of worry that makes you question whether you should even take the first step.

But after I went through it, I realized something simple and powerful: it was okay. That didn’t erase the fear I felt beforehand, but it changed what I believed was possible for me.

My Liposuction Experience: The Painful Weeks and the Moment I Started Seeing Change

Because a lot of fat was removed, the first part of the recovery was extremely hard. For about three weeks, it was really, really painful. There were moments when I honestly wondered, “Is this really what weight loss feels like?” I doubted it. I questioned whether I had made the right decision.

But then I started to see the weight come off. And that shift—actually seeing change—became a turning point in my mindset. Instead of feeling like I could relax, I felt like I needed to work harder. Once the results started appearing, I put even more effort into my diet.

It wasn’t just about what had been done—it became about how I would continue afterward.

From 90kg to 70kg: When My Body Felt Light (and the Unexpected Crisis)

Starting around 90kg, I noticed something very clearly once I reached 70kg: my body felt so light. For the first time in a long time, I could feel the difference in how I moved and how I existed in my own body.

That feeling made me satisfied—and that satisfaction became a risk. I started thinking, “Maybe I can stop here.” It was a real moment of temptation, like reaching a checkpoint and wanting to end the race early.

Around that time, I also started looking in the mirror a lot. I noticed that the balance between the areas where fat was suctioned and the areas where it wasn’t was very different. It made me feel like I needed an adjustment, and facing that reality helped me overcome the crisis of wanting to stop too soon. Instead of quitting, I recommitted.

My Experience with the 365mc Team: The Surprise That Motivated Me Again

One day, I met with the 365mc crew. I thought it was simply to check on my progress, so I went with a light heart. I wasn’t expecting anything special.

But suddenly, they started popping balloons, and they had prepared a nice video to show me. They even had a bouquet of flowers. In that moment, everything hit me at once. I felt, “Ah, I’ve come this far.” And right away, I felt I needed to keep working hard.

It was moving—overwhelming in the best way. It wasn’t only about celebration. It was about recognizing how far I had come, and feeling that I wasn’t alone in the process.

92kg to 57kg: How the Transformation Changed My Determination

My starting weight was 92kg, and now I am 57kg. That number represents more than weight loss—it represents consistency, pain, doubt, momentum, and then choosing to keep going.

After the surgery, I became more ambitious. Instead of feeling like I should settle, I started wanting more for myself—not just less weight, but a better shape and a stronger sense of control over my choices.

I also know myself: I’m not someone who backs down from a challenge. Once I decided to do this, I wanted to see it through to the end.

My Goal Now: Creating the Body Shape I Want

At this point, my goal is clear. I want to create a body shape. I want to build toward what I think of as the perfect body—not in a vague way, but in a personal way that matches the life I want to live.

I didn’t come this far to stop halfway. I want to finish what I started.

Conclusion: From Low Self-Esteem to a Life I Want to Try

For a long time, being chubby from a young age shaped my confidence more than I realized. Dieting for over 20 years taught me how hard it can be to change patterns—especially when you love food and struggle with willpower.

But this journey also taught me something else: when I made a public promise, faced my fear of going to a clinic, endured weeks of pain, and kept going through a crisis point, I proved to myself that I could follow through. And when I reached 57kg from a starting weight of 92kg, I didn’t just see a new number—I saw a new direction.

I’m moving forward with ambition now. I want to wear pretty clothes, dance, and live fully. And most of all, I want to keep building the body shape—and the life—I once thought I couldn’t have.

More about 365mc Hospital

365mc Hospital in Korea is a specialized obesity treatment institution devoted exclusively to body contouring and fat reduction, offering a distinctive liposuction journey built on hospital-level safety, precision, and a tightly managed continuum of care. Its surgical standards are designed to meet—and even exceed—those of large medical school surgery centers, a commitment underscored by recognition such as the Korean Health Ministry Seal. With more than 20 years of experience, an extensive network of 18 clinics and 22 main doctors across Korea, and a track record that includes over 3,000 surgical liposuctions alongside safety insights drawn from 5 million treatments, 365mc is widely regarded as a leading destination in Asia for both standard and advanced liposuction. Patients can address multiple areas (including abdomen, back, chest, hips, neck, thighs, and arms) with technology-forward care, including AI-driven optimization and the Microsoft-collaborated M.A.I.L. (Motion-Capture and Artificial-Intelligence Assisted Liposuction) System that provides real-time surgical feedback to enhance accuracy and body-line refinement. Differentiation continues after the procedure: on surgery day, patients receive personalized 1:1 intensive support at a dedicated Recovery Center, followed by a structured 7-week post-op program led by the 365mc Care Team that may include hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy and individualized dietary consultations—support designed to promote a faster, more comfortable recovery and more sculpted results, while also offering options such as LAMS (Local Anesthetic Minimal Invasive Liposuction) for patients seeking targeted fat reduction with minimal downtime.

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