RIIZE‘s Wonbin has always been on the receiving end of flak for one unexpected thing about him. While his visuals always cause a buzz, netizens have commented that his height was disappointing in comparison to his face.
While his height is not that small, compared to the other members, Wonbin errs on the shorter side.
Wonbin in the center.
Malicious posts of his height compared to female idols have often circulated on online communities to mock him.
Wonbin next to aespa’s Karina.
It seems like he has finally had enough, for the star has clapped back. He addressed the matter on Bubble.
“We finished filming. IDK why I’m hearing so many things that make me sad. Although I tend not to care, it’s something that I’ve been hearing for quite some time, so I’ll just address it now! This isn’t something I’m saying to BRIIZE.”
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“I just feel like talk about my heigh always pops up LOL. It’s kinda funny, but also makes me sheepish at the same time. I’m truly not tall, but I’m not as short as people may think… It’s honestly kinda funny and also embarrassing for me to be saying this, but I think the world is just too big LOL. I just wanted to say this because people have been talking about it for way too long. LOL. Yeah, the members are too tall.”
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Wonbin finished off in good humor, admitting that while he could not prove it through medical records, fans were always welcome to come stand near him to check it out for themselves.
“LOL. Anyway, that’s it. It’s not like I can take a picture of my height from a health checkup and send it to you so… If you’re really curious, come and stand next to me personally.”
Although Wonbin claims not to be affected by the matter, hearing too much of something can eventually grate on someone’s nerves. With his adorable admission, fans are praising him more than ever for being so candid about his feelings.