Red Velvet‘s Joy has gained attention for her comments about being criticized about your weight.
Red Velvet’s Joy | @_imyour_joy/Instagram
Since debuting, Joy has always gained attention for her unreal beauty.
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Recently, Joy appeared as a special guest MC on the show Animal Farm.
Considering it was the Lunar New Year, the celebrities on the show were talking about family gatherings for the holidays. During the episode, Joy showed a menu that had a list of what families would complain about, including weight, and explained that it’s something everyone could relate to. In particular, it is a huge issue within the K-Pop industry.
I am sure you all will be able to relate to this, ‘Oh you’re pretty now but you would be even prettier if you lost weight.’
— Joy
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Yet, as expected, Joy hit back at the criticisms, adding, “I’ll lose weight on my own,” which was referring to the fact that she was in control of her image and didn’t need others to hit back at her unnecessarily.
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While it may have been for a script on the show, the fact that Joy was so open about the issues of weight, especially considering the stigma in K-Pop, unsurprisingly earned her a lot of praise. When the clip was shared online…
“people tell me that although I look beautiful, I would be even more beautiful if I lost weight. please, I can control my own weight.”
joy you are beautiful just like that, step on them my love.
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— thaly (@thalyonfilm) February 12, 2024
Netizens couldn’t hide their reactions to the confidence in Joy’s voice. All idols have been subjected to comments about weight, and Joy is no exception, with it becoming a hot topic at the end of 2023. For netizens, Joy is absolutely beautiful and by speaking about weight and the stigma behind looking a certain way, it unsurprisingly gained praise.
I totally despise people who worries and has something to say about other peoples bodies. My body = my problem. Heath comes first and in all forms, so I’m grateful that Joy is healthy, has values and character. Please Joy just do what you want, ur beautiful dont ever doubt that. https://t.co/0DRO1EfreM
— ale (@JYISW) February 13, 2024
i love seeing women speaking about matters that affect them. at the end of the day, it’s not your body!
my relatives have been saying things lately about my bodyㅡ i really don’t care if gained weight but they keep pressing and pushing it that’s why i can’t help but think of it https://t.co/SaTGBBwNJi
— riri (@melodewrama) February 13, 2024
There’s so many things to love about Joy. Her being outspoken tops this list. https://t.co/LSn90OzguG
— neo ttaemune (@midoriseulbear) February 13, 2024
I hate how obsessed this industry is with weight, let people be healthy and happy. https://t.co/0IlRHQqbaU
— ♡s≷ (@rjinswife) February 13, 2024
Comments from family is something a lot of people have experience with, but Joy’s words cement that you don’t need to take it on board and you can focus on your own wellbeing rather than being shamed.
