TXT’s Soobin Confesses Why He Practiced So Hard For His Viral Moment
Recently, TXT’s Soobin went viral for the shocking watermelon challenge he prepared for MBC’s Radio Star.
In the episode, he impressed the cast by eating a watermelon in three seconds!

Despite his members, who weren’t all for his plan, as they felt they had been around long enough, Soobin pushed on with the challenge.
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He later sent messages to fans revealing why he prepared so hard for this moment.

Don’t be embarrassed by the watermelon, and please watch it because I’ll never be able to do it again. I went a bit overboard because I wanted to appear on TV for even just a minute more. After eating one for two days, I feel like throwing up just looking at watermelon. The weather is bad today, don’t get hurt, and hope you end the day well. Hwaiting.
— Soobin
Turns out, Soobin is actually a really slow eater…
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ수빈이 먹는 속도가 느려가지구 동생들이 기다려조 pic.twitter.com/k1apPJYFVp
— alex (@TXT__Alex) April 8, 2024
…and also a slow chewer…
수빈이 진짜 오래 씹는다
전 마지막 입 먹고 2분 넘게 씹어서 뭐 또 먹었는데 놓친 줄 알았어 pic.twitter.com/CAYouqCLL8— pm. (@plus_moa_) September 28, 2023
…and to think that he practiced eating a watermelon in just a few seconds!
도랏나 숙소에서 수박 개인기 연습하는거 https://t.co/22uDsSOB9R pic.twitter.com/XQA44SjAf9
— 오물조물 (@txt_sarangdan2) July 16, 2025
Netizens praised his efforts despite being in the industry for a long time.

- “It’s already been seven years since TXT debuted? He really works hard.”
- “It’s cool to see him working so hard.”
- “He has a great mindset.”
- “A bunny who has an amazing mind.”
- “I like to see idols who work hard.”