“Fatphobic” Jokes Made By LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Spark Mixed Reactions

With the harsh beauty standards placed on idols and how those who have spoken about how they were affected by them, many fans are sensitive to discussions on appearance. Weight is one of the most sensitive topics, due to the health risks associated with extreme methods of losing weight.

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Recently, a video featuring LE SSERAFIM‘s Chaewon has earned mixed reactions online for including fatphobic content.

LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon | @_chaechae_1/Instagram

LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon appeared on the 빠더너스 BDNS YouTube channel series Tailored Chat alongside host Moon Sang Hoon. 

The channel himself scripts the program, and usually features him and the guest having snarky exchanges for comedy. During Chaewon’s episode, Moon mentions how LE SSERAFIM charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with Chaewon mentioning that they ranked sixth on the chart.

The host then questions whether this was a noteworthy achievement, with Chaewon responding, “Being heavy isn’t something to be proud of?” as the subtitles say, “Your stomach is sagging about,” a joke made by pretending she misheard him.

When Moon begins to repeat about their Hot 100 entry, Chaewon jokes in the same way, saying, “Oh, you’re saying 100 kilograms is considered heavy?” as the subtitles say, “You weigh 100 kilos and you’re sagging?”

One more similar joke is made when Moon says to move on, with the idol responding, “Oh, you’re saying you weigh over 100 kilograms?” as the subtitles say, “How can you move when you’re 100 kilos?”

This portion of the program was reposted to X, where netizens discussed it and some found it to be funny.

It is scripted and funny…. Just enjoy https://t.co/txQvP7bhVS

— moon eclipse🌒 (@foreverrainbow7) April 17, 2025

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/J3lElyVlTj

— eunchae’s (@sserapologist) April 17, 2025

STOP I LOVE THIS I LOVE HER EAT HIM UP AND SPIT HIM OUTTTTTT https://t.co/576upF3nsc

— ぽむぽよ (@dlsgn18_6y) April 17, 2025

Others were not amused by the fat phobic jokes made, even as they were scripted. Rather than placing blame on Chaewon, many questioned the program and why it used fat phobic jokes and disses in general as comedy.

this interview setup isssss ssssooooo unfunny omfg it's the same as that between two ferns show it's so corny like i know the joke is that the interviewer is fat.. is that the material for the whole show.. https://t.co/fsdO5PeOXu

— girl (@jinniemcgill) April 17, 2025

this lowkey fatphobic doeeee i dont expect idols to stop thinking this way but i thought kpop fans wouldnt laugh anymore considering how everyone acted during the enha situation 😭 https://t.co/87yCtLShKR

— vicki 🦭 (@cilantroleavs) April 17, 2025

why do men think comedy is about dragging and insulting other people? nobody is laughing https://t.co/6tAcQwGCGs

— 순둥이⁷ (@sugaplvmfairy) April 17, 2025