In the early days of her debut, Joy (Park Soo-young, 박수영), a member of the South Korean girl group Red Velvet, faced criticism from some netizens for her fuller face and physique, with some claiming she 'didn't meet female idol standards.' She later actively pursued weight loss through exercise and diet management, gradually achieving a slimmer figure that many fans admired as a 'Wannabe' body.
However, over the past year, Joy's noticeably thinner physique has once again sparked discussion. Some netizens have called her 'excessively thin' and even described her appearance change as 'too extreme.' With her latest set of photos recently unveiled, her body has become a hot topic on Korean online forums, reigniting debates about female idol body standards, weight loss methods, and the culture of online 'body shaming.'
Joy recently shared several new photos on Instagram, showcasing an elegant look in a blue satin top paired with a white asymmetrical sequin skirt. The images clearly displayed her slender figure, with her waistline particularly prominent.
Despite the stylish outfit, the focus of online discussion quickly shifted from her fashion to her body. Some users commented that Joy appeared to have lost even more weight recently, with some bluntly stating that she 'looks worse after losing weight.' The comment section was filled with sharp remarks.
One person wrote, 'Her appearance before losing weight was her true self; now she looks too narcissistic.' Others used a fish analogy to describe her current figure, commenting, 'She looks like a fish! A hairtail!'
Netizens also brought up Joy's past appearance during her time on the show 'We Got Married,' comparing her to Son Na-eun (손나은) from Apink. They suggested that both idols were at their peak during the show, with one comment stating, 'Son Na-eun and Joy were at their peak during 'We Got Married,' and they've been changing for the worse ever since.'
Additionally, some netizens expressed concern over Joy's overly slender physique, saying, 'Her once cute and pretty face is starting to look a bit distorted, so she shouldn't lose any more weight.'
The discussion even extended to Joy's romantic life, with one comment reading, 'She's so thin, isn't it a problem that her boyfriend isn't stopping her? What is he doing? She looks like she hasn't eaten at all. He should at least tell her that she looks better with a little more weight.'
It is important to note that these comments represent individual opinions of netizens and do not necessarily reflect Joy's actual physical condition, nor can they be used to infer her health or lifestyle.
Notably, another Red Velvet member recently faced similar online scrutiny over her appearance after significant weight loss, further fueling the discussion on Korean online platforms about the issue of 'excessive thinness' among female idols.
