“I hate this discourse…”
Koreaboo
21 minutes ago
As body image in K-Pop continues to be a big issue, a new debate involving TWICE‘s Jihyo has gained attention.
TWICE’s Jihyo | @_zyozyo/Instagram
Aside from her outstanding talent, Jihyo has often drawn attention for her gorgeous visuals, including her proportions, which are often described as healthy. Jihyo has shown her workout routines on multiple occasions, revealing impressive strength.
JIHYO FLEXING 😵💫😵💫 pic.twitter.com/pgO6rz5mFF
— minaron (@godmitzu) August 24, 2023
The idol’s physique recently sparked debate after she was praised for her visuals at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last year. The idol wore lingerie from the brand while the group performed, showing off her curves and post praised her for looking “different” during the “skinny epidemic” in K-Pop.
so refreshing to see an idol like this in the midst of the skinny epidemic
pic.twitter.com/Q5Axc2LrPh
— vava (@vavawonyoung) March 8, 2026
Many chimed in on the viral post, questioning why Jihyo would not be considered skinny, when she is.
If this isn’t skinny, then y’all have lost the plot. https://t.co/gBi0vxLhEl pic.twitter.com/7tYB3PR1qR
— isa (@solmerv) March 8, 2026
In what world is this not skinny https://t.co/9B24KyV5wi
— 🍀 (@neogens) March 8, 2026
The debate went further, remarking that current beauty standards, including “2000s skinny” have warped perception of body image, leading to Jihyo’s healthy appearance, including her larger chest, to be considered “not skinny.”
Even outside of K-Pop, a resurgence in “2000s skinny,” an era known for celebrities extreme thinness, has been a topic of discussion. During that era, any celebrity not considered “skinny” was criticized for their weight, even called fat more often than not.
are skinny and fat the only 2 body types yall know?? she has a normal figure. https://t.co/c9D312XCEQ
— ⛧ (@XIICIII) March 8, 2026
Just because she has boobs doesnt make her not skinny..
— 𝓓𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓸 🫧 (@cute_goat7) March 8, 2026
She’s literally skinny. Just healthy skinny. Y’all are too used to seeing unhealthy bodies 😭 https://t.co/0O0G7MWhBW
— Violetta | rapline era (@namonexe) March 8, 2026
i hate this discourse SHE IS SKINNY!!! just because she isn’t paper thin doesn’t mean she isn’t skinny oh my god https://t.co/yc4AYizkRX
— bryn⁷ ⊙⊝⊜ (@bryn117117) March 8, 2026
Additionally, many wished that Jihyo would not be used to shame others, especially as someone who was previously body shamed.
it’s women’s day and you’re using jihyo, who has been bodyshamed before, to hate on other women? stfu and don’t use her image to this cause not even jihyo would support this bullshit https://t.co/2xCMQxMIIG
— jihyo (@allrounderzyo) March 8, 2026
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