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Korean gymmer sells watermelons in Saigon<\/h2>\n
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Vendors selling fruits on the streets aren\u2019t exactly a rare sight in major Vietnamese cities, but last week, one particular fruit vendor in Saigon found himself the center of public attention thanks to his magnificently muscular body.<\/p>\n

Wearing nothing but a loincloth with traditional Vietnamese patterns, displaying his six-pack and swole <\/em>chest, the man offered watermelons to passers-by with a brilliant smile on his face, turning many heads. Understandably, his story instantly became viral on Vietnamese social media.<\/p>\n

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His clothing is a reference to a Vietnamese mythical figure<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Lee Won<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Last Friday, pictures of the bare-chested, muscular man selling watermelons on the streets of Saigon found their way to several popular Vietnamese Facebook pages, capturing a fair amount of public attention.<\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, curious netizens quickly uncovered the identity of the man in the pictures. He is Lee Won<\/a>, a Korean fitness trainer who\u2019s currently working at Fitplus<\/a>, a fitness center in Saigon. Speaking to thannien.vn<\/a>, Lee revealed the interesting story behind his unique appearance.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Lee Won<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The loincloth that he wore, bearing colorful traditional Vietnamese patterns, was a reference to Mai An Ti\u00eam<\/strong>, a mythical figure believed to be the man who brought watermelons to Vietnam.<\/p>\n

According to legends, Mai An Ti\u00eam was a strong, talented man who believed that only what he worked to earn was truly his, while other possessions, including those bestowed upon him by the king, were simply temporary. However, the king mistook his confidence for arrogance and exiled him to a deserted island.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Lee Won<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

There, Mai An Ti\u00eam found strange seeds dropped by birds on the beach and started cultivating them for food, and these seeds grew into what we call watermelons today. He started trading the fruits with ships passing by for other supplies, and before long, began making a prosperous living for himself, proving to the king that his words were true.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Lee Won<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Lee Won shared that he had recently heard the story from one of his trainees and found it inspiring. He imagined Mai An Ti\u00eam as a courageous, resilient, and determined man, and all of these qualities appealed to him as a fitness practitioner.<\/p>\n

As such, he wanted to do a photo album to pay tribute to the mythical character and spread the message that we should all be true to who we are, but also always work hard to improve ourselves and have a positive impact on those around us.<\/p>\n

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Netizens show their support<\/h3>\n
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Understandably, the 40-year-old fitness trainer\u2019s ripped . . . erhm, watermelons <\/em>have got many netizens, especially the ladies, thirsty. Many netizens have tagged their friends in the comments section of the pictures to ask if they suddenly had a craving for watermelons.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Lee Won<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Some other commenters, such as Facebook user Thein Pya<\/a>, were more straightforward, saying that they\u2019d buy Lee’s entire watermelon cart as long as the seller came with it.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Thein Pya<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, aside from admiring Lee\u2019s assets<\/em>, people also love his idea of using a reference to a Vietnamese legend to spread a positive message, praising his pictures with words such as \u201cbeautiful\u201d and \u201ctuy\u1ec7t v\u1eddi<\/em>\u201d (incredible)<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Lee Won<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Korean gymmer sells watermelons in Saigon, delivers an inspiring message<\/h3>\n
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All jokes aside, we truly appreciate Mr. Lee Won\u2019s love for our culture, and how he\u2019s turned one of our popular legends into an inspiring message. Hopefully, his viral story can encourage people to embrace a healthier lifestyle.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, we wish Lee and his family all the best in the upcoming lunar new year.<\/p>\n

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