Netizens had mixed responses.
Koreaboo
39 minutes ago
Recently, NMIXX’s Haewon has been a hot topic in the K-Pop industry regarding her physical appearance, particularly her drastic weight loss.
Her public appearances sparked online discussion and even heartbreak and concern regarding her thin figure. This also sparked diet and surgery rumors, leading to huge online debates among fans.
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However, most recently, her messages to fans sparked a divided response online.
I’m hungry. I’m usually the hungriest before going to bed. Exactly at this time. But I can’t eat now. Reflux esophagitis. Scary. I have trouble with digestion. I’ll eat after I wake up. Yes, yes. I should go to sleep.
— Haewon
While some netizens were frustrated that people were spreading unconfirmed rumors about her weight and appearance when she’s trying to manage a health condition…
…others stated that it was misinformation and that she never said she had GERD, but that it could lead to having acid reflux if she ate at night.