On the 11th, “Point of Omniscient Interference”on MBC featured Hyun-ah who shared her daily life with a long-time staff member who has been by her side for 12 years.
The manager, who has been working with Hyuna for 12 years, recently shared some concerns about her behavior. They stated, “For some time now, Hyuna has been on a strict diet and has cut out instant noodles from her diet. However, she has increased her consumption of soda, energy drinks, and alcohol in the past year.”
During the staff afterparty, Hyun-ah reflected on the difficult times she experienced due to her strict diet. She revealed, “I gained 5 kilograms in the last four months. I used to restrict my food intake significantly. I had an unhealthy obsession with being thin.”She also shared that during a commercial shoot, she would go a week without eating and then indulge afterwards. However, she can no longer do that. In fact, at the afterparty, she even took two hours to eat just one slice of pizza.
The manager explained that they had tried a diet that Hyuna does not follow, but it caused them to faint frequently due to a lack of nutrition. After working long hours, each staff member has their own responsibilities. The makeup artist mentioned feeling the effects on their face, and the stylist makes an effort to avoid wearing tight clothing. The manager is closely monitoring the situation.
Additionally, Hyun-ah revealed, “During that period, I had an unhealthy fixation. I believed that I needed to look flawless, not just attractive, and this standard was not due to dryness. I became obsessed with my appearance because I received attention for my body. In the past, I went on stage after only eating a kimbap and suffered from low blood pressure, dropping to 40. The minimum requirement for discharge was a blood pressure of 50, but mine did not even reach that level due to being excessively thin.”
Hyun-ah shared that she used to strive for a perfect body in order to perform well on stage, but her frequent fainting spells- occurring 12 times a month- caused concern for those around her. Realizing the toll it was taking on her health, she made the decision to change her lifestyle and gained 8kg. As a result, she now feels much healthier and more comfortable. During the music video shoot, the makeup staff noticed a significant difference as Hyun-ah did not faint once, causing them to have a celebratory moment. Hyun-ah also mentioned that she no longer has to constantly monitor her hair and makeup, but instead focuses on her well-being by checking her eyes for any signs of fatigue. The
Hyuna is not the sole idol group member who has admitted to having an extremely thin and fragile skin. During her appearance on SBS’s “Strong Heart VS”on April 9, EXID’s Hani shared, “I no longer go on strict diets. I used to be fixated on maintaining a certain body shape and weighed around 50kg during promotions. However, I realized that this was not healthy and my body shape was not ideal. Now, I am content with being “not bad”and no longer obsess over my weight.”
Soyou from the group SISTAR revealed last year that she struggled with dieting during her time as a girl group member. Despite being thin when she first debuted, Soyou’s weight suddenly increased after snacking in the car due to missed meals during busy events. This led her to be shocked when she weighed 56 kilograms. In order to lose the weight, she took extreme measures such as limiting herself to four quail eggs a day, exercising for two hours in the morning, and increasing her dance and workout routines. As a result, she was able to shed 8 kilograms in less than a month, which was an impressive feat for an idol.
Former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun-bi, who also made an appearance on the show, shared her own experience, stating, “During my trainee days, I was given the chance to debut but was told I needed to lose weight. To achieve this, I resorted to a dangerous diet method where I would only eat one sliced apple in the morning for three consecutive days. On the day of our monthly evaluation, I would constantly spit and then visit the sauna in the evening to sweat off any extra weight.”This method has been criticized for its extreme and harmful effects.
Due to their demanding schedules and busy activities, many idols are forced to juggle managing their bodies while working. As a result, they often resort to extreme diet methods and constantly push themselves, which can have negative effects on their overall health.
During an appearance on KBS2’s “The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears,” Solar of MAMAMOO revealed that she had been cleaning up her diet in an effort to lose weight. However, her strict food suppression caused her to collapse twice, leading her to visit the emergency room. Whee In also shared that she too had skipped meals and collapsed at the station, causing concern for both of them.
In her statement “I’m Hungry,”Min-young from Brave Girls shared her struggles with extreme dieting, which resulted in her experiencing starvation and a weakened immune system. She described waking up covered in scratches due to an allergic reaction caused by her compromised immunity. Despite being warned by the hospital that catching a cold could be fatal, she remained fixated on her diet and refused to give it up.
The source of the information is from a news article on the website “nate”with the link //news.nate.com/view/20240512n05092?mid=n1008.
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