Idol’s “Belly Fat” Photo Goes Mega-Viral For The Most Unexpected Reason

Japanese idol Shirasu Ayano from girl group Melty BeaR went viral after posting a stage photo showing an “imperfection.”

In the photo, she was bent to the side, creating a fold in her skin. When she told fans to retouch the photo to make her waist look more flattering, the post exploded online and gained over 40 million views.

Fans edited the photo in creative ways, from smoothing the wrinkle to adding funny elements like belts, blankets, and cartoon faces. Some even exaggerated the wrinkles or made her belly look more plump.

They really got creative!

Ayano embraced the trend, pinning the post and highlighting her favorite edits.

The viral moment sparked wider debate about unrealistic beauty standards for female idols in Japan. Many praised her for promoting body positivity and normalizing natural skin folds.