K-pop idols are constantly in the spotlight, facing enormous pressure to meet very specific beauty standards, which often include maintaining a slim figure. This image is continually reinforced by the media and public appearances.

Recently, J, a member of the group STAYC, made comments about her weight that surprised South Korean netizens. During an exchange on a fan communication app, J expressed regret over her recent weight gain and apologized to fans for not sticking to her diet strictly. She wrote: "I also exercised, hehe. To be honest, I saw the fancam and I'm sorry. I didn't maintain my figure well. I'll go on a diet and eat well. Fighting!! hehe."

A fan shared this conversation, adding: "She must have been shocked after seeing her own fancam. She quickly apologized for not staying in line. Almost all the comments under the fancam video talk about her weight. But honestly, 99% of the reactions are more like: 'She looks even prettier with a little weight.' I didn't even notice she had gained weight, maybe because I'm not very observant. I only realized after reading this and watching the fancam and the comments."

Korean netizens expressed their shock and joined the online community to share their opinions, with many stating that J did not need to lose any more weight.

"What is she talking about? She's beautiful no matter her weight."

"Où est ce meme où un fan crie 'Comment ça, tu as pris du poids ?!' Elle est si jolie et n'a pas du tout pris de poids."

"Elle doit être folle. Elle n'a pas pris de poids du tout. Elle est magnifique."

"I think if you're a female idol, you'd be sensitive even to comments like 'you look prettier after gaining weight.' It's because it's always about gaining weight."

"J, you're beautiful no matter what."

"Elle n'a pas pris de poids. De quoi parle-t-elle."

"She doesn't need to diet. If anyone needs to go on a diet, it's me."

"There were comments saying she looks healthier and prettier now that she’s gained a little weight. She’s better than before when she was really skinny."

"Qu'est-ce qu'elle raconte ?? Elle est tellement jolie et n'a pas besoin de faire de régime."

"Elle est si mignonne. Elle est grande et jolie."

"You can’t say she looks heavier in solo photos, but when she’s with the other members, you can tell."

"Je pense qu'elle est toujours mince."

"Elle était trop mince avant. Elle est parfaite maintenant."