K-pop idols face incessant scrutiny and constant pressure to maintain specific beauty standards, often feeling compelled to sustain a slim figure to align with the ideal image projected through broadcast.

Recently, STAYC member J's comment about her weight had Korean netizens scratching their heads.

During a conversation on a fan communication app, J self-reflected on her recent weight gain and apologized to fans for slacking off on her diet. She wrote, "I went to work out too, hehe. To be honest, I saw the fancam and I'm sorry. I didn't maintain my figure well. I'm going to go on a diet a little. I'll do it slowly while eating good food. Fighting!! hehe."

Fancam video:

One fan shared J's conversation and commented, "She must've been shocked after watching her own fancam. She quickly apologized for not keeping herself in shape. Almost all the comments under the fancam video are about her weight. But honestly, 99% of the reactions are more like, 'She's actually prettier with a bit of weight on.' I didn't even notice she gained weight maybe because I'm not that observant. I only found out after reading this and checking out the fan cam and the comment section."

This fan included photos of J to show that the idol didn't gain much weight and still looked beautiful.

Shocked Korean netizens joined the online community to share their two cents on the matter with many commenting that J didn't need to lose any more weight. 

They commented:

"What is she saying? She's pretty no matter what."

"Where is that meme where a fan shouts 'What do you mean you gained weight?!' She's so pretty and hasn't gained weight at all."

"She must be crazy. She hasn't gained weight at all. She's gorgeous."

"I think if you're a female idol, you would be sensitive to even comments that say 'you look prettier after gaining weight.' It's because it's still about gaining weight."

"J, you're beautiful no matter what."

"She didn't gain any weight. What is she talking about."

"She doesn't need to go on a diet. I need to go on a diet if anything."

"There were comments that said she looks healthier and prettier now that she gained a bit of weight. She looks better than when she was super skinny."

"What is she saying?? She is so pretty and does not need to diet."

"She's so cute. She's tall and pretty."

"You can't tell if she gained weight in solo photos but when she's with the members you can tell."

"I think she's still skinny."

"She was too thin before. She's perfect now."

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