As is evident through K-pop’s many girl groups, Korea’s entertainment industry consists of a long line of ridiculously thin girls. (It doesn’t help that netizens are hawks when it comes to capturing the slightest bit of belly fat). In a recent interview, Koyote’s Shinji, who is known in Korea for being more on the chubby side, was asked if she was ever saddened by the harsh comments and jokes she received regarding her weight.
Shinji answered,
“I feel blessed to be a singer that older audiences like. In the past when I was thin, many said that it was unattractive. Now, I don’t plan on going on any diets. It really damages your body. Since I debuted when I was in my teens, I received a lot of stress regarding diets. It really weakened my health. These days, if I were to diet I would not be able to endure.“
Although he proved otherwise on Invincible Youth, Koyote member Kim Jong Min has been showing a very fit and healthy figure on stage. He says that it was not something that was created in just one day.
Kim Jong Min added,
“I currently appear on 1 Night 2 Days. Entertainment programs are truly fights against your stamina. You can’t last if you are not fit. I worked out a lot in order to stay fit. So now I’m being active without much hardships.”
Koyote recently made a comeback with their mini album and title track Return. Now more than ever, they are showing more energetic performances with their healthy bodies. Koyote mentioned, “We are beginning our activities with the mindset of a rookie. It really is the beginning. We are thankful that our fans have recognized our [healthy] appearances and we will continue to work harder.“
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