Red Velvet's Wendy Faces 'Hip Pad' Speculation, Sparking Debate on Idol Body Image

Red Velvet member Son Seung-wan (손승완), known professionally as Wendy, recently sparked heated online discussion over a new set of photos. Some netizens questioned whether she might have used 'hip pads' in her outfit, finding her hip curve and overall body proportions unnatural. This once again fueled public debate about female idols' figures and styling.

Photos and videos of Wendy attending a recent public event circulated widely online. Many netizens noticed that her hip line appeared more pronounced than usual, leading to speculation that she might have used hip pads to create a more defined hourglass figure.

Some netizens commented that because Wendy is naturally very slender, the significant difference in proportion between her waist, hips, and legs made her overall silhouette look somewhat unnatural. Some even directly stated that the styling appeared overly deliberate.

However, many fans defended Wendy, pointing out that she has often spoken about her efforts to gain weight, which has always been difficult due to her body type. They argued that the public should not overly criticize her figure.

One netizen commented, "Wendy has said many times that she really tries hard to gain weight, but it's not that easy. Can everyone please stop commenting on her body?"

Additionally, some directed criticism at the styling team, suggesting that if hip pads were indeed used, smaller and more natural-looking options could have been chosen to avoid making the overall look appear too abrupt.

In fact, Wendy previously drew attention for her extremely thin figure when she hosted the 'Boryeong K-POP SUPER LIVE' in Boryeong City, South Chungcheong Province. At the time, photos from the event quickly went viral on social media, with many fans noticing her arms appeared much thinner than usual and that she had lost a significant amount of weight, leading to concerns about her health.