Yoon Shi-yoon: The Ultimate Car Wash Master of “My Little Old Boy”

Actor Yoon Si-yoon has newly joined the cast of the SBS entertainment program “My Little Old Boy.” While he was a familiar face during his time on the KBS entertainment program “2 Days & 1 Night,” he has since been seen only occasionally on variety shows, making him a rare guest. This is the first time he has not only appeared by himself for a full hour but also revealed his private life, including his home. For this reason, he is garnering a great deal of attention. The episode showcased his personality with nicknames like “Alarm King,” “Planning King,” “Cleaning King,” “Organizing King,” “Car Wash King,” “Self-Control King,” and “Effort King”—traits rarely seen in ordinary people. Among these, the car washing scene was particularly impressive. Yoon Si-yoon: “Washing my car helps me feel stable and good. It’s like I’m having a conversation with my car while handling this big machine. I go to wash my car once a week, without fail.” Yoon Si-yoon drives his car to a self-service car wash. As soon as he arrives, he puts on a jumpsuit specifically for car washing. His shopping bag is filled with car cleaning supplies, the sheer number of which hints at his expertise. Over the jumpsuit, he wears another apron for car washing. He even puts on headphones to block out any noise that might interfere with the task. He is truly serious about washing his car. Seeing this, MC Seo Jang-hoon remarks, “He’s completely sincere in everything he does.” He starts taking out his car washing supplies, and they seem endless. As soon as they are out, he arranges them in perfect order. The items include cleaning brushes, a compression sprayer, pre-wash detergent, car shampoo, tire cleaner, tar remover, an oil film remover, car polish, a second car polish, an interior coating agent, a leather moisturizer, tire shine, a microfiber towel, and a second microfiber towel. He meticulously organizes this vast array of supplies by purpose. Now, it’s time to wash the car. He starts by spraying high-pressure water, maintaining a 45-degree angle and keeping the nozzle from touching the car. He exudes the aura of a professional. The dirt starts to come off under the high-pressure water. He washes the tires with a circular, rolling motion. At this point, the celebrity mothers on the show’s panel start to comment. When singer Kim Hee-chul’s mother says, “He looks like a car wash employee,” actor Lee Dong-gun’s mother adds, “I’d believe it if you told me he was.” Next, he sprays a tire cleaner to remove contaminants and scrubs the tires with a dedicated brush. He has two tire brushes: a thin one for detailed work, capable of cleaning inside small holes, and a wider one for cleaning the entire surface. He is truly dedicated to his tires. Watching this, MC Seo Jang-hoon comments, “Even if you took it to a professional car wash, they wouldn’t do it that thoroughly.” Yoon Si-yoon says, “Pre-wash. Let’s let the dirt soak,” as he begins the process of removing contaminants and soaking the ingrained dirt. He then sprays snow foam to further loosen the dirt with a fine-foamed detergent. With a skillful hand, he evenly covers the car in a thick layer of foam. To prepare the car shampoo, he adds high-pressure water to the detergent, and the bucket quickly fills with suds. He then shampoos the car by hand, rather than using a machine, to wash off the dirt that has been loosened by the snow foam. He meticulously cleans every nook and cranny, even inside the fuel filler door. MC Seo Jang-hoon exclaims, “I’ve never seen anyone clean the inside of the fuel filler door before.” Yoon Si-yoon: “I think I just like cleaning. When I see something dirty, I get really excited if I know I can clean it. I love it. The process of steaming it with hot water, melting the grime, and scrubbing it until it’s clean—I really enjoy that.” For him, washing his car is the ultimate healing time. Now it’s time to rinse. The deep-seated dirt is washed away, providing a sense of relief. He has a happy expression on his face, even as he sweats profusely. Next is drying. Using a special microfiber towel for cars, he pulls it across the surface in one smooth motion without rubbing, and the water disappears in an instant. The surface is left spotless after this single pass. A professional tool, an oil film remover, even makes an appearance to get rid of the greasy film on the windows. MC Seo Jang-hoon says, “He’s going to be so sore when he gets home. He’s working too hard,” to which the celebrity mothers unanimously agree, “He’s going to catch a cold from exhaustion.” Finally, the last step of the car wash: polishing. He sprays the polish and wipes it with a microfiber cloth. After he’s done, he places a paper cup on the car’s bumper to see if it slides off. He is satisfied when the cup glides smoothly. The two-hour car wash is complete. Considering it took two hours just for the exterior, the interior would likely take another two hours. Although the car is 12 years old, it looks brand new thanks to his meticulous care. By the time he finishes, evening has fallen. It’s 8 PM. As soon as he gets home, he takes the car washing supplies into the bathroom and, without a moment’s rest, immediately starts cleaning them. He even washes the detergent containers. The celebrity mothers watch with concern, wondering when he ever rests. The cleaning of the car washing supplies is finished. But then, he takes out bleach and other cleaning supplies again. Now, he starts cleaning the bathroom, which got dirty from cleaning the car wash equipment. From the mirror to the toilet, he doesn’t stop, sweating profusely. There’s no rest until the cleaning is done. This prompts MC Shin Dong-yup to remark, “Now I see why Yoon Si-yoon’s mother can’t

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“The Ultimate Self-Management King – Yoon Si-yoon Appears on SBS’s My Little Old Boy”

Actor Yoon Si-yoon first gained public attention through the 2009 MBC sitcom High Kick Through the Roof. While the show brought him recognition, it wasn’t enough to label him a “star.” His real breakthrough came with KBS2’s Wednesday-Thursday drama Bread, Love and Dreams, where he played the lead role, Kim Tak-goo. The drama hit an astonishing viewership rating of 50%, catapulting him into top star status. These days, with the changing media landscape, even a 10% rating is considered a huge success—so 50% is nearly unimaginable now. Ever since Bread, Love and Dreams, Yoon Si-yoon has been regarded as a true star. Now, Yoon Si-yoon has newly joined the cast of SBS’s My Little Old Boy. Born in 1986, he’s now 40 years old in Korean age—or 456 months. As an unmarried man past the typical marriage age, his appearance on the show feels fitting. While he was a familiar face on KBS’s 2 Days & 1 Night, his appearances on variety shows have since become rare. This marks the first time he’s featured in a program for a full hour, showing not only himself but also his home and private life—hence, the public’s growing interest. On My Little Old Boy, the show revealed Yoon Si-yoon’s daily life, which was quite unusual. Beyond his star quality, the unique way he lives drew attention. His day started and ended with alarms—he divides his day into scheduled time blocks, guided entirely by alarms. Below is a chronological account of his daily routine, from waking to sleeping. Alarm King – Living by the Minute 7:00 AM – Wake UpThe lights in his room automatically turn on, and his alarm goes off. He gets up immediately and makes a protein shake for breakfast. He cleans up right after using each item. As he’s making the shake, another alarm sounds. 7:03 AM – Take Protein and SupplementsRight on time, he drinks the protein shake and takes his vitamins. Then another alarm. 7:07 AM – Vocal Warm-UpsEverything he does is followed by an alarm, prompting a production staff interview. Yoon Si-yoon:“I schedule my alarms the day before. A monthly and weekly plan is a must. If I don’t plan my day, I might waste it doing meaningless things outside. I’m terrified of becoming lazy. I’m actually very lazy by nature, so if I don’t plan things, I won’t get anything done. Really, truly.” Production Team:“Do you get anxious if your schedule isn’t followed?” Yoon Si-yoon:“I feel uneasy. Things fall out of place. I feel most comfortable when I live according to plan—it energizes me.” To avoid becoming lazy, he meticulously follows his alarms. Even during vocal warm-ups, he cleans the used cup immediately. He practices vocal exercises while lying near the window with a view of the Han River. Then another alarm sounds—time to run to the gym. Bodybuilding King – Aiming for 5% Body Fat 7:50 AM – Gym RunningHe begins running as soon as he arrives. Production Team:“You seem to have lost a lot of weight?” Yoon Si-yoon:“I’m preparing for Taxi Driver 3. I want to create a character that looks emaciated and sunken.” Production Team:“What’s your current body fat percentage?” Yoon Si-yoon:“About 6.5% as of last week.” Production Team:“What’s your goal?” Yoon Si-yoon:“5%. They say you need to hit 5% for visible six-pack abs.” MC Seo Jang-hoon compares it to singer Kim Jong-kook’s 9% and Cristiano Ronaldo’s 7%. Despite already losing 10 kg, Yoon continues daily workouts to reach 5%. He runs intensely for 30 minutes without rest. 8:20 AM – Personal Training (PT)During PT, he gives powerful shouts, revealing defined muscles and visible six-pack abs. Breakfast in 20 Minutes 9:00 AM – Back HomeAfter showering, he applies lotion while admiring his muscles in the mirror. Another alarm. 9:40 AM – Breakfast TimeWith a 10 AM schedule, he has only 20 minutes to cook and eat. He quickly prepares two dishes: Everything is done swiftly and neatly. He finishes eating in 8 minutes and immediately washes dishes in 2 minutes. Another alarm. Always Preparing – English & Japanese Lessons 10:00 AM – English Lesson (Phone Conversation)He practices speaking English related to an upcoming drama role. Yoon Si-yoon:“One day, my mom handed me two random English books. I asked, ‘What is this?’ and she said, ‘You’re on TV but your English is terrible.’ I felt ashamed. I had so many great opportunities but missed them because of language. I regretted it so much. I told myself I’ll get another chance, and I have to be ready.” His study room is packed with English books. After an hour, his next lesson begins. 11:00 AM – Japanese Lesson (Phone Conversation)He steadily prepares for future opportunities by learning Japanese. Back to Acting – Character Study & Practice 12:00 PM – Acting PracticeIn his home theater, he watches dramas, eats salad, pauses scenes to take notes and mimic the characters, repeating the process. Even Rest is Regulated 1:00 PM – Game TimeHe enters his game room for the first break of the day. Just 15 minutes in, the monitor shuts off. Yoon Si-yoon:“If I don’t limit game time, it never ends. I preset the monitor to turn off after 15–20 minutes.” Even his rest is planned and limited. Outfit Planner – Planning a Month of Outfits He heads to his closet, where clothes are neatly sorted by color and type. He lays out outfits for June, referencing style photos he discussed with his stylist. Every outfit—casual to TV appearances—is preplanned. Production Team:“Are you into fashion?” Yoon Si-yoon:“No, I was once picked as a worst dresser. I just want to try different looks in my 40s. I’m not confident, so I plan a whole month of outfits in advance with my stylist.” His favorite accessory? Pearls. Everything—black jumper, white shirt, leather jacket—is matched with pearl necklaces. After trying on outfits, he documents each look on a calendar. His goal is clarity and confidence in his style. Car Cleaning Master – Cleans Even the Gas Cap He heads to

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