BTS Members Get Accused Of Promoting Eating Disorders

BTS members Jimin and Jungkook have found themselves amid an unexpected controversy after a clip of them giving dieting advice went viral on X (formerly Twitter).

Jungkook and Jimin | ELLE Japan

The clip in question is from a previous Japanese interview with the duo, when they were promoting their travel show, Are You Sure 2.

During the interview, Jimin and Jungkook were asked about their “recent success,” and Jimin’s answer was “Our diet was a success.” When the host asked the specifics about their diet, he hesitantly said, “Not eating.” Jungkook then added, “Don’t eat and run well.”

Jimin concluded that there was “no other answer” to lose weight aside from not eating. Jungkook also emphasized the importance of aerobic exercises. When asked if they felt bad about having to restrict their diets this way, they reasoned that it was an inevitable part of being a celebrity.

"HOW TO DIET?"
🐰: Don't eat and run well
🐣: If you want to lose weight there is no other answer than not eating

Feeling bad for members dieting so hard just to look “good.” You’re already enough.#Jungkook #Jimin #AreYouSureSeason2 pic.twitter.com/Efo4noWj4j

— Hourly Tannies ✪ | ⊙⊝⊜ (@hourlytanne) December 19, 2025

This clip has now resurfaced on X, sparking heated reactions from netizens who accused the BTS members of promoting unhealthy eating habits.

How do you promote a ‘love yourself’ concept while encouraging toxic habits and promoting eating disorders? https://t.co/cjAmHz7Bwl

— gabii°• (@phamiiyy) March 26, 2026

so much bull was spread about them breaking boundaries in the kpop industry when theyre the same as every other group, just got lucky https://t.co/j2WIL8IBor

— 🎀 (@MEGUMAINO) March 26, 2026

Imagine if a female idol said this…she'd be dragged to deepest pits of hell for promoting ed and what not. https://t.co/aYCpFcPSeC

— Ru (@mandu__cheeks) March 26, 2026

yea this is genuinely sick, they should get some help and shut the hell up about it, a lot of their fans are so young they shouldn't be hearing this anorexic bullshit from their idol bruh https://t.co/kapKuRXH8p

— 🐦‍⬛ (@st4rdustalex) March 27, 2026

Meanwhile, BTS’s recent comments about the members’ weight have added fuel to this fire.

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