K-pop idols are constantly in the spotlight, facing enormous pressure to meet very specific beauty standards, which often include maintaining a slim figure. This image is constantly reinforced through media and public appearances.

Recently, STAYC member J made comments about her weight that shocked South Korean netizens. In a chat on a fan communication app, J expressed remorse over her recent weight gain and apologized to her fans for not following her diet strictly. She wrote, " I also exercised, hehe. To be honest, I saw the fancam and I'm sorry. I didn't maintain my figure well. I'm going to diet by eating well. Cheer up!! hehe. "

One fan shared this conversation, adding: " She must have been shocked after seeing her own fancam. She quickly apologized for not keeping her figure. Almost all the comments under the fancam video are about her weight. But honestly, 99% of the reactions are more like, 'She looks even prettier with a little weight.' I didn't even notice that she had gained weight, maybe because I'm not very observant. I only realized it after reading this and watching the fancam and comments."

Korean netizens expressed their shock and joined the online community to share their opinions, with many saying that J did not need to lose more weight.

"What is she talking about? She is beautiful no matter her weight."

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

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

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

“J, you are beautiful no matter what.”

"She hasn't gained any weight. What is she talking about."

"She doesn't need a diet. If anyone needs to diet, it's me."

"There were comments saying she looks healthier and prettier now that she has gained a little weight. She looks better than before when she was very skinny."

"What is she talking about?? She's so pretty and doesn't need to diet."

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

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

"I think she's still thin."

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