BTS’s Jin Sparks Mixed Reactions With Comments About “Skinny” Idols

Recently, BTS‘s Jin met with fans through a livestream.

BTS’s Jin | @jin/Instagram

He revealed that when he saw his fellow members, they jokingly teased him about being “all skin and bones.”

Jin felt like he had gained weight, but in comparison to the others who frequent the gym, Jin was much smaller.

He lightheartedly shared that the members “forgot what it means to be an idol” as idols are typically known for their thin appearances.

Jin also acknowledged the charm of having a “healthy” build with more muscles and weight.

However, when he thinks of an idol, he imagines a skinny physique.

He acknowledges that everyone is entitled to their own opinion…

…and is simply sharing his own standard.

Jin’s comments sparked multiple opinions about idols and body image in the K-Pop scene. However, many fans agreed that Jin plays his part in promoting good eating habits and is entitled to his own opinion and standard.

Fun fact : As a rookie, Seokjin called out dieting culture and directly addressed higher-ups. Despite his own struggles, he never promoted unhealthy habits and even created the iconic “Eat Jin,” which helped many with their eating habits related problems. pic.twitter.com/a1een4yUCi

— Shre⁷ |📚 (@KV0LOGY) July 30, 2025

🐹Later, when you mom asks “why are you eating your food so deliciously?” tell your mom Jin from BTS taught you how to eat. pic.twitter.com/mhV3XS2O8U

— L A U R E N (@laurensj04) July 29, 2025

[On “all skin and bones” and “skinny”]

🐹 I met the members the other day, and as soon as they saw me, they were like, “why are you so ‘삐쩍 곯았냐 all skin and bones/scrawny’? ‘말라가지고 skinny~!”
🐹 Well, I myself thought I had gained some weight, but since the other guys’… pic.twitter.com/fjcuvhfe2y

— FOR BTS JIN (김석진번역팀) (@for_seokjin1992) July 29, 2025

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