IU Reveals The Long-Lasting Effect On Her Body Due To Constant Dieting

She has had to follow strict regiments since debut.

Singer IU recently talked about the permanent change her body has undergone due to long-term dieting.

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On February 1, KST, IU appeared on the popular YouTube show Pinggyegoas a special guest along with actor Park Bo Gum. The two are gearing up for the release of their new K-Drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines.

(From L to R) Yoo Jae Suk, Park Bo Gum, IU, and Jo Se Ho

During their conversation with the MCs Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho, Park Bo Gum revealed that the things he enjoyed the most in life were working, enjoying life, and eating. Eventually, Yoo Jae Suk asked IU about her relationship with food, enquiring, “Do you not eat much?”

IU replied revealing that her love for food has been undercut by the loss of appetite. “I used to really like eating, but at some point, I think my appetite decreased,” she shared. Yoo recalled that IU’s cheeks used to be chubby because she liked snacking so much.

IU agreed, adding that her face stores fat very quickly, which had forced her to constantly watch what she ate. This vigilance about food came at a dear price, shrinking her appetite altogether. 

I especailly really liked sweets. I tend to gain weight in my face first. To deal with my facial fat, I have always been on a diet after I debuted. But at some point, I just didn’t crave food as much as before. My appetite decreased, and I think my stomach also shrank.

— IU

Yoo Jae Suk sympathized with IU, agreeing that not eating for long periods could have a lasting effect on someone’s body,

During her long career as a leading K-Pop idol, IU has made headlines multiple times for her slim body. At one point, she became a hot topic after revealing that she had once dropped down to 33 kgs. Since then, she has been known to maintain her weight in the above 40 kg range.

You can watch the full episode of Pinggyego here:

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