Red Velvet Seulgi Reveals Comeback Diet, Sparks Fan Health Debate
Red Velvet’s Seulgi recently offered fans a candid glimpse into the demanding preparations for a K-Pop comeback, sharing her strict diet process in a new YouTube video. With the group’s highly anticipated return less than a month away, Seulgi revealed her plans to document her “maintenance vlog,” detailing her self-care routines and efforts to stay in peak condition. 
The Intense Physique Requirements for K-Pop Comebacks
She shared that by the time of the video’s filming, she had already successfully completed the music video shoot, maintaining a precise weight of 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
To achieve the desired on-screen look, Seulgi had meticulously toned her abs, showcasing a truly slender figure with absolutely 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
This level of dedication highlights the intense physical demands placed on idols, especially during promotion cycles.
Netizen Concerns: More Than Just Weight
However, this dedication to a lean physique has sparked a broader conversation among netizens, who voiced concerns that idols should focus on more than just weight and prioritize their overall well-being.
The comments section quickly filled with a mix of criticism and worry regarding industry practices and idol health. Fans commented: “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…”
This discussion also comes in the wake of renewed concern for fellow Red Velvet member Wendy, whose noticeably bone-thin figure after the comeback sparked widespread rumors regarding her health issues, intensifying the debate about extreme idol diets.
