Netizens Struggle to Accept Jeongyeon's Weight as an Idol
article: TWICE's Jeongyeon, 'weight controversy' begins again… Is being sick now a crime?
source: Sports Chosun via Nate
[+158, -185] I think it's inconsiderate that she's been making excuses for being sick for years and refusing to lose weight… If she's really that sick, she should get treatment and rest. I have to admit that I cringe when I see fat idols on stage…
– [+93, -42] What has she ever done to you? If she makes you feel that uncomfortable, just don't look at her.
– [+73, -34] Her treatment involves injections to cause swelling. There is nothing to manage. If you can't stand seeing her, don't!
– [+59, -17] Do you think that treatment will make everyone completely better? Obviously not here. It is clear that you have never been sick enough to write such ignorant stuff.
[+89, -20] Steroids cause weight gain (more than you can imagine). Gained 5kg in a week. She's on steroids and I can't believe people still criticize her for “taking care of herself”. My mom has been on a restricted diet her whole life but she gained 10kg in a month on steroids. We're all shocked, but no one took it harder than my mom. Jeongyeon, ignore all these losers and focus on the encouraging comments~~ Life is long ^^ Eat well, sleep well, stay healthy, and hang out with people who make you happy~~~
[+68, -13] Jeongyeon has always been skinny. I know she gained weight, and there must be something wrong with her trying to get back to her original weight. She must be more upset than anyone else, but I think it's amazing that she performs with confidence.
[+44, -28] So does that mean the weight gain from the injections can never be reduced?! She's been fat for years…
[+26, -6] Leave her alone, let our Jeongyeon recover without pain…
[+7, -1] This is a decision she has to make on her own. JYP can't just kick out a sick member without risking the fandom going completely crazy. But realistically, Jeongyeon became a member of TWICE because she was pretty back in the day. If she doesn't live up to the opportunity she was given in the first place, then she should quit.
[+7, -2] She participated in all the tours, if she was really “that sick” shouldn't she be resting?? Is it really evil for JYP to force someone who is “that sick” to participate in the tour for this entire period!?
[+4, -1] She has gained a lot of weight but she is free to be an idol and I don't blame her, but I think people have the right to feel uncomfortable seeing a chubby idol on stage. Either way, if she chooses to stay on stage, it's up to her to just ignore the reaction. Obviously, those who crossed the line with her body should be sued too.
[+3, -3] So why is weight gain a problem?
[+3, -4] Why are GOD's Kim Tae Woo and Super Junior's Shin Dong allowed to go on stage, but Jeongyeon can't? Especially since Jeongyeon gained weight due to treatment?
[+1, -0] Her treatment is not a one-time thing. Steroids are something she will have to take for the rest of her life…
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