From slim figures and dangerously low body weights to scrutinizing shoulders, chests, and hips, the pressure on these individuals continues to escalate. It might be somewhat tolerable if the critiques stopped at surface-level comments, but instead, people zoom in on photos, comparing them with old images, and even engage in online “surgery consultations.”
One prominent example is actress Jeon Jong-seo. Despite proving her acting chops in films such as Burning, The Call, Romance Without Love, Bargain, Ballerina, and the currently airing drama Queen Woo, the focus has often shifted to her hips. Her top associated search terms and related posts in online communities are all about her hips. Recently, her choice of form-fitting outfits has accentuated her curvaceous figure, leading to gossip about whether her hips have changed or if fillers are involved. In an attempt to quash the rumors, Jeon Jong-seo wore a low-rise skirt that boldly exposed her hips at Paris Fashion Week on September 26 (local time), but unfortunately, it seems to have done little to resolve the controversy.
ITZY’s Yuna is also frequently linked to her hips in search results. As low-rise fashion gained popularity, showcasing her slim waist, she garnered praise for her “unreal” beauty but also faced harsh, highly critical comments. Yuna took a direct approach, performing a remake of Lee Hyori’s “U-Go-Girl” at the 2022 KBS Music Festival, confidently flaunting her hip line. Later, on Radio Star, she addressed the rumors, stating, “People often ask if I used hip pads. I suggest they check out the ‘U-Go-Girl’ stage,” displaying her confidence.
It’s almost absurd that women have to wear low-rise pants just to prove they’re not “faking it.” This issue isn’t limited to just Yuna and Jeon Jong-seo, nor is it just about hips. The relentless and cruel body shaming continues to unfold at this very moment. If this trend persists, we may soon witness an obsession with “internal beauty.” In 2013, singer Lee Hyori even went as far as revealing her X-ray results on a show to prove she hadn’t undergone breast surgery. A decade later, however, we’re witnessing an even more invasive “virtual X-ray” being conducted online.
Source: Daum
