V Addresses Diet Concerns in Live Broadcast
BTS’s V recently ignited significant discussion among netizens with his refreshingly honest comments about dieting during a surprise live broadcast. His insights came at a time when the topic of idol health and weight management is often under public scrutiny.
V’s weight since his discharge has been a topic of debate, with members criticizing his physique, especially after he lost a lot of weight. This ongoing conversation made V’s recent remarks all the more impactful, providing clarity and context directly from the artist himself.
A Focus on Health Over Strict Diets
On July 7 (KST), V surprised fans with a live broadcast. This unexpected interaction gave ARMY a chance to connect with him directly and hear his thoughts on various subjects.
Taehyung starting the live and greeting us from above pic.twitter.com/IMzjuw7afK
During the live, when asked about diets, BTS’s V shared his honest thoughts, which earned praise. The idol honestly explained that he wasn’t on a strict diet and focused on his desire to live a healthier lifestyle, noting that he went to the gym every day while on tour with J-Hope and Jungkook. He was seemingly sharing that this was the focus to stay healthy rather than trying to do extreme diets to lose weight. His candidness resonated deeply with fans, offering a positive counter-narrative to the often extreme beauty standards prevalent in the industry.
🐯: “Diet”? I am not on a super strict diet right now
🐯: I just want to live a healthier lifestyle, so I’ve been going to the gym every day with Hobi hyung and Jungkook pic.twitter.com/MPih9kB7kh
Netizens loved V’s positive approach to his health, especially amid ongoing concerns from netizens about idols losing weight. Fans widely applauded V for promoting a balanced and sustainable path to well-being, emphasizing self-care and long-term health over quick fixes. His message served as an inspiring reminder for both idols and fans alike to prioritize genuine health.
everybody should live by the same mantra. being healthy and strong is always better and more important than starving yourself into fatigue and weakness https://t.co/lhBfVYTJQi
— 🦢 (@fatherhyungs) August 7, 2026
love that he knows healthy body is better than being skinny💜 https://t.co/80m1msL3gD
— meiou ⁷, Arirang is Taehyung’s Era (@meiou3t4) August 7, 2026
THIS is the only correct way to live https://t.co/y0CEbafsIm
— daisy✧* ᴬᴿᴵᴿᴬᴺᴳⓥ 🐯 (@daisyluvthvv) August 7, 2026
YAZZZZ BABY – TELL ‘EM. Those super strict diet of you that they fetish on to feed their delusions – it needs to be end. Healthy buffy Tae is comingggg
I hope nazar of some bitches stay away from you
🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿 https://t.co/Hid8Cedoyi— Anu (@anu_loves_taeta) August 7, 2026
I am so happy to hear this! https://t.co/YIBcSamJTf
— VTHVTAETAE (@VTHV1900) August 7, 2026
I am so happy to hear this! https://t.co/YIBcSamJTf
— VTHVTAETAE (@VTHV1900) August 7, 2026
