Girl Group Member Speaks Out Against Extreme Thinness Forced On Younger Idols

She expressed her sincere concern. 11 minutes ago A beloved third-generation girl group member has stirred up a heated discussion around the growing obsession with idols’ thinness in the K-Pop industry. The idol in question is Seola from WJSN (also known as Cosmic Girls). Seola | @seola_s/Instagram In a recent YouTube video, where Seola looked back at some of the photoshoots she did as a part of WJSN, the idol touched upon the topic of body standards in K-Pop. According to her, even a few years back, when those pictures were taken, “idols weren’t extremely skinny.” She explained that during her WJSN days, idols were “too slim” in real life, but looked healthier on camera. But even by those standards, she found the younger idols “too thin.” She expressed her genuine concern, admitting, “When I watch them, I feel a bit uneasy.” Drawing on her own experience, Seola recalled the difficulties she had when she became extremely thin, adding that it was not by choice. During the ‘Please’ promoions, I went to the ER twice a week. That was when I was at my thinnest. My weight dropped to 43 kg back then. I kept collapsing in waiting rooms. — Seola But even during these extreme periods, Seola ...