It’s her first appearance in weeks.
Koreaboo
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Months after concerns over tripleS Chaewon’s weight went viral, the star has returned with an unexpected visual transformation.
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Back in March and April, clips of Chaewon drew major attention online as many expressed serious concerns about her thin appearance. In particular, her “skinny” waist, legs, and arms sparked shock among fans, with some saying they had never seen an idol so thin.
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This week, Chaewon appeared at a tripleS fansign event and hosted a live broadcast after seemingly taking an unofficial break from activities for several weeks, and fans immediately noticed a difference.
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In particular, many were quick to point out how “healthy” and well she looks. Chaewon showed up with long, dark hair for the first time in a while, a major shift from her styling at the height of the’ worries. In the months following the viral concerns, several fans noticed that the star appeared to be gaining more weight over time.
OUR CHAEWON!! I’m so glad to see she’s back and looking healthy 🥹🍓 pic.twitter.com/HBfaKaa1g2
— kar 🍓 (@kareshiwav) August 20, 2026
Chaewon looks so well rested. I’m glad she took the break
— Asharii (@Ashlarii) August 20, 2026
she really needed that break im glad she’s healthy
— nayu (@dearmhdhh) August 21, 2026
In April, Chaewon addressed concerns about her weight through a fan messaging platform, insisting that she was “the healthiest” she had ever been. At the time, many fans turned their backlash toward MODHAUS, slamming the group’s agency for “overworking” the members and demanding they be given proper rest.
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Now, Chaewon’s return is being celebrated, with many noting her “happy” demeanor just as much as her looks.
Woah, our Chaewon is glowing. She looks better than ever! Her deserved long break treated her very well ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rp1Nithb7H
— kar 🍓 (@kareshiwav) August 20, 2026
Oh my gosh Chaewon’s Joy, her smile🥹 she’s so Happy!!!🥹 pic.twitter.com/HQ5O0aeQ5i
— 🦉Enomalyz (@Enomalyz) August 20, 2026