Red Velvet Member’s Strict Diet To Maintain A Certain Weight Triggers Backlash

Recently, Red Velvet’s Seulgi posted a YouTube video revealing the grueling diet process ahead of the group’s comeback.

She said, “Since the comeback is less than a month away, I am thinking of filming my self-care routines and filming a ‘maintenance vlog’.”

As of the filming date, she had already shot the music video and maintained 45.3 kg.

I did home workouts and managed my diet to build a body that could pull off the outfits and look good on the screen. But after the first shot that showed my stomach, I ate all the food from the food trucks the second day, so I gained about 2 kg. I think I need to start my diet again.

— Seulgi

Before the music video shoot, she even toned her abs, revealing a slender figure with no excess fat.

I am worried about whether I can maintain this without eating until tonight. I’m going to try to stay like this by eating as little as possible and doing ab exercises, since my stomach will be showing quite a bit.

— Seulgi

However, netizens thought otherwise, saying she should focus on more than just weight.

• “It’s not health issue rumors for Wendy…she just did that to herself.”
• “This group seems to all take the weight loss medication shots…”
• “Artists should focus more on practicing vocals and production instead. This is why idols complain when they’re old and have nothing to do.”
• “Having promotions is fine, but they need to put their health first. If they lose all that weight now, how are they going to survive later on?”
• “I wish I were that skinny…”

Meanwhile, member Wendy’s noticeably bone-thin figure sparked rumors regarding her health issues after making a comeback.

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