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Is K-pop idol Yuna OK? Itzy star's 'visible ribcage' has fans worried

Some Knetizens and non-fans labeled Yuna’s visible ribcage during the 'Twenty' performance as 'gross' but a majority of fans are worried about her

It is no secret that K-pop agencies make their artists go through exhaustive training which also includes controlling their body shape and diet. Many idols in the past have shared how extreme their diet used to be. This is an increasing concern as idols start training as young as age 13. And with K-pop creating a standard where female idols should almost always have a skinny body shape, it has led to many struggling to fit in it as seen in the case of Itzy’s Yuna.

In fact, last month, 16-year-old Jiwoo of NMIXX was fat-shamed, while TWICE’s Jeongyeon is constantly mocked for visibly putting on weight due to an injury. And now, their labelmate, Itzy’s Yuna who is also under JYP Entertainment, has come under the spotlight for being extremely skinny that her ribcage was visible from certain angles at a recent performance.

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Fans notice Yuna’s ribcage

Itzy recently held its first fan meeting to celebrate its debut anniversary where they met with fans, chatted with them, and performed some of their songs. During the performance of ‘Twenty’, four out of the five members sported crop tops and so while dancing, Yuna’s ribcage was visible against her skin. Some Knetizens and non-fans labeled it as “gross” but a majority are worried about her.

For the past few weeks, Yuna has been gaining attention for her slim waist and body proportions. She also posts photos of large meals assuring fans that she is eating healthy. But with the recent photos at Itzy’s fan meeting has many wondering if she has health issues or if her label JYPE is forcing her into an extreme diet.

'Most idols lie about their diet '

One Knetizen urged the label to do something, “Is there a need for the company to make them look this skinny? When you look at the video, they look even skinnier. Please make them eat and make them diet in a healthy way. They even have a manager, what are they doing?”

One user was tired of fans commenting on idols’ bodies, “You guys are bulls**tting about looking too skinny and bullsh*tting about looking too fat, just how are they supposed to live according to your standards?” Another pointed out, “‘Will fake normal eating to keep people from discovering their illness’ Yep, all the more if they have fans who looks up to them.”

One fan said, “Somi was saying she was eating alright too then she admitted her strict diet Most idols lie about their diet especially 4th gen idols. Wonyoung does that too infact if you watch ive dorm documentary you can see she eats so little and all members diet on a daily basis. Its obvious Yuna doesnt eat the things she posts too.”

'Leave her alone'

Another user tweeted, “It just looks like she is losing weight but as long as she is healthy and happy it shouldn't matter.” One said, “Yuna is constantly posting the food she eats on bubble, she’s always said her favorite food is pizza and ate it before the fan meeting itself. stop making assumptions about her and her weight, she’s naturally tall and skinny and is always eating the food she wants :).”

One fan clarified, “Cw // body image I hope fans realize that when people say something about it, it doesn't mean they're blaming yuna but it's actually the people behind that led every young idols to do strict extreme diet that's responsible. You can not convince me visible ribcage is healthy :(.”

Another pointed out that it could very well be the angle, “It's not uncommon for skinny people to have their ribs seen when dancing or even exhaling hard. Yuna has been like this ever since debut. This is also her btw, y'all can stop worrying and leave her alone :).”

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