Not Recommended, This is the Dangerous Extreme Diet of K-Pop Idols

Kapanlagi.com - Diet has become a common practice among K-Pop idols. Moreover, the beauty standards expected from an idol are very high. It is not uncommon for them to share stories about their eating patterns with fans.

Among them, there are stories about the extreme diets of K-Pop idols. They excessively limit their food intake to achieve their weight goals. Such dieting methods are clearly not recommended.

According to Koreaboo.com, here are the stories of extreme diets that K-Pop idols have revealed.

1. Xiumin EXO

Portrait of K-Pop Idols Who Have Dieted Extreme (Credit: Instagram/e_xiu_o)

Not only female idols are pressured to meet high beauty standards, male idols face the same fate. Xiumin EXO is one of the idols who underwent extreme dieting. He was harshly criticized about his weight since his debut. At that time, he experienced "yo-yoing," a condition where weight fluctuates rapidly.

During the promotion of "Growl" in 2013, Xiumin EXO underwent the most extreme diet, which was a coffee diet. He could only eat once a day and drank excessive amounts of coffee to help lose weight quickly. His weight dropped drastically, but fortunately, he was able to return to a healthy level afterward. Since then, Xiumin has advised against skipping meals to lose weight.

2. T.O.P

Portrait of K-Pop Idols Who Have Underwent Extreme Diets (Credit: Instagram/ttt)

T.O.P is a K-Pop idol who was formerly part of the group BIGBANG. He is one of the idols who struggled with his weight and diet. When he was still a trainee, his weight was considered excessive according to idol standards. In fact, Xiumin was told that he would only debut after reaching his ideal weight.

This made T.O.P undergo an extreme diet that K-Pop idols should not follow. He started consuming jelly without sweeteners, mineral water, and occasionally red beans as snacks. Additionally, he also exercised excessively every day. Although he managed to reach the weight imposed by the company, that method could not be maintained.

3. Momo TWICE

Portrait of K-Pop Idols Who Have Underwent Extreme Diets (Credit: Instagram/momo)

The extreme diet of K-Pop idols has also been experienced by Momo TWICE. Her appearance before debut might make some people doubt that she could go on a diet. However, in reality, she managed to achieve a weight that met beauty standards. Momo TWICE had to lose 15 pounds or about 6.8 kilograms in just one week.

Hoping for a healthy diet to achieve this clearly seems ridiculous. As a result, she experienced severe dehydration and had difficulty sleeping because she was afraid she wouldn't wake up. When her target was not met, Momo TWICE was given an additional three days. This made the other members worried because of her pale face.

4. Jimin BTS

Portrait of K-Pop Idol Who Has Ever Done Extreme Dieting (Credit: Instagram/j.m)

Jimin is not the only member of BTS who struggles with weight and diets. However, it seems he has undergone the most extreme diet of all the members. He revealed that in 2018, he lost a significant amount of weight due to excessive exercise and restricting his diet. During the "Blood Sweat and Tears" era, Jimin made the other members worry because he would faint during practice.

What kind of extreme diet did Jimin undergo? He ate nothing except one meal for 10 days. He revealed this when BTS appeared on the show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator. Jimin admitted that he did not like his "chubby" appearance. When his team members asked him to eat, he refused. Fortunately, Jimin no longer follows extreme diets since then because he now has the perfect visuals and body.

5. IU

Portrait of K-Pop Idols Who Have Ever Underwent Extreme Diets (Credit: Instagram/dlwlrma)

The extreme diet of K-Pop idols has also been experienced by IU. In fact, her dieting method has been followed by several people, including YouTubers. This talented idol had a bad experience during her solo debut in 2008, when she was only 15 years old, and was shouted at as "pig" by someone in the audience.

In 2013, on Night of TV Entertainment, IU shared the menu she had been eating all this time. Even the diet called "MyProAna" spread among communities promoting anorexia. The menu she consumed included an apple for breakfast, one or two sweet potatoes for lunch, and a protein shake for dinner.

The side effects of this diet could include weakness, fainting, and an overall feeling of unwellness. Fortunately, IU realized that it was harmful to her body and stopped her diet after some time. She also consulted professionals to help her take care of herself and continue consuming healthy food for her body.

Well, KLovers, that is a list of extreme diets of K-Pop idols that are dangerous and not recommended to follow.

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