BLACKPINK’s Jennie Relieves Fatigue with a Scary Method? Also Used by Son Heung-min
Recently, BLACKPINK member Jennie has made headlines by introducing her own method of recovering from fatigue: the “cold plunge”. Cold plunge is a therapy that involves immersing the body in very cold water, and is known to be effective in reducing pain, improving blood circulation, and relieving muscle pain.
In a Vogue interview released on their official YouTube channel on November 10th, Jennie shared, “I started doing it to relieve the fatigue from continuous tours and performances. It feels like a reset button for my body.”
The female idol also added, “The first time I entered the cold water, it was shocking, but I felt an immediate relief from pain and tension in my body.”
In the interview, Jennie demonstrated her cold plunge routine, beginning with gentle stretching before slowly immersing her body, starting from her feet.
“Once in the water, you feel the sting, but you have to trust yourself. I calm myself by reminding myself I’m okay”, Jennie revealed, adding that she usually stays in for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, sometimes challenging herself to stay 5–10 seconds longer.
Jennie mentioned that cold plunges have helped her mentally as well, especially when dealing with soreness and muscle tightness that affect her sleep. The female idol also mentioned that she does the cold plunge nightly, adding, “I’m scared every time I do it, but overcoming that fear and pushing myself has been motivating. It’s made me believe I’m stronger than I think.”
Upon finishing, Jennie explained, “You feel the blood flowing instantly, and I feel refreshed and ready to go.”
The cold plunge is a favorite among other celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Josh Brolin, who played Thanos in the Avengers franchise. Soccer player Son Heung-min is also known for practicing the cold plunge, posting on Tottenham’s social media that he finishes his workouts with a 10-minute ice bath for recovery, noting he does it daily as he ages.
Though there is no fixed temperature for a cold plunge, experts generally recommend water between 10–15°C. However, sudden immersion can trigger shock responses like rapid breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure increases, so caution is advised.
Some experts caution against cold plunges due to limited scientific support. In 2022, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement noting, “You’re not a polar bear. There is still limited evidence supporting the health benefits of cold therapy, and it may even harm some individuals by shocking the body with cold water.”
Source: Daum