Netizens express concern over ITZY Yuna's health after performance pictures surface

Fans often praise k-pop idol Yuna from ITZY for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and slim figure. Fans frequently compliment Yuna for her snatched waist, incredible stage presence, and skills. They also admire her for her natural hourglass figure.

However, during the group’s first fan meeting, Netizens were concerned after a fancam from the event surfaced on the internet. They pointed out that the girls looked significantly thinner, especially Yuna, with their abs and ribs visibly showing.

ITZY's Yuna draws attention to health concerns

While many know that the K-pop industry consists of rigorous training and provides strict diets for idols to maintain their physique, sometimes extensive training leads to these idols losing tremendous amounts of weight. However, people mustn't misunderstand this as many individuals are born naturally petite.

On April 25, ITZY hosted its first fan meeting and performed in front of thousands of fans who enjoyed the members' various performances. In particular, health concerns for group member Yuna began circulating on the internet after a video captured on April 9, 2022, during the group’s TWENTY First Fan Meeting with MIDZY’s, went viral online.

After seeing the video, netizens began to discuss the issue of the members looking thin, with their abs and ribs distinctively showing. However, fans were most concerned about ITZY's Yuna, who garnered the most attention as her ribcage was conspicuous from a distance.

Each member was styled in shorts and crop tops at the event, and possibly due to the bright lighting, Yuna’s ribcage visibly showed. Several pictures and videos of Yuna performing in front of the audience stirred discussion online on her health and well-being.

Meanwhile, fans are also stating that Yuna is perfectly healthy. They also said that some are born naturally thin, and one cannot assume that she has an eating disorder.

Many fans have also clarified that Yuna constantly posts pictures of herself eating delicious food on Bubble's fan-artist interaction platform. They stated that those concerned over her health aren't helping but are, in a way, body shaming the idol.

Meanwhile, the LOCO singer recently uploaded pictures of herself styled in full denim from head to toe. The 20-year-old K-pop star created a frenzy among fans for her gorgeous visuals and chic style, earning her the nickname "Visual Maknae."

However, as concerns for her health continue to grow, netizens are asking the idol’s company, JYP Entertainment, to take better care of the icons and keep a close eye on their diets. While some are concerned for her health, others assure them that she is indeed healthy.

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Shania Carol Gideon is a content writer who knows her way around a headline—and a comeback teaser. With a background in marketing and storytelling, she brings a fresh, engaging voice to all things K-pop. She believes in strong coffee, clean edits, and the emotional rollercoaster of every album drop. Off the clock, she’s probably watching her favorite shows or training her dog to sit.

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