SHINee’s Taemin Sparks Intense Debate After Alleged Weight Gain
A photo of SHINee‘s Taemin at a recent concert went viral due to a change in his physical appearance. Fans noticed that he seemed to have gained weight, especially in the midsection.
The slight puff around his belly was made extra obvious due to the tight knit material of his top. The photo soon went viral on X with over 1.7 million views. Fans quickly jumped to defend him, posting photos of Taemin on the same day. Many argued that it was just a bad photo.
같은날인데ㅅㅂ https://t.co/tZtg0OkLP6 pic.twitter.com/XbIgYi8HmX
— 헌터지망생 (@ponyo721427) August 11, 2025
This from the same day though, f*ck.
ponyo721427
Others argued that he had simply been breathing in at that moment.
억까ㅅㅂ
숨좀크게쉬었다가 이딴 사진 돌아다니는거
내가 당사자면 억울해서 잠존나못잠 https://t.co/rpExBcXFFo pic.twitter.com/ckwlAd2qBx— 응행장 (@tm_knows) August 11, 2025
Stop dragging him with a stretch. If I were him, I wouldn’t be able to sleep because of how this one photo that was taken when I was breathing went viral.
tm_knows
Taemin has always been known for his athletic physique. Although he did gain some weight towards the end of his military enlistment, fans have found it cute. Read more about it below.
Beloved Idol’s Drastic Weight Gain Draws Unusual Reaction From Netizens
