Korean Netizens Defend NewJeans' Hanni From Malicious Comments About Her Weight

NewJeans recently made their highly anticipated comeback with the most recent single, “How Sweet.” However, despite the excitement surrounding their return, some netizens targeted one of the members, Hanni, with negative comments about her weight.

It didn’t take long for the haters to be shut down, though, as the NewJeans star quickly silenced her critics with a stunning appearance in a crop top during the group’s first music show performance today.

THE BODY ROLL??? pic.twitter.com/QPM36J353d

— hanni loops (@hannisloops) May 24, 2024

A post on Pann highlighted this incident, stating, “People were saying Hanni gained weight, but she shut them up from the first day with a crop top.”

#뉴진스 #NewJeans #하니 #Hanni #ハニ pic.twitter.com/wMXXlpPDSz

— NewJeans Loops 🐇 (@newjeans_loop) May 25, 2024

The viral post quickly gained attention and became a hot topic on the community site, climbing the trending list with over 168,000 views and 85 comments. Fans’ overwhelming response showcased their support for Hanni and their admiration for her confidence and talent.

Netizens were quick to express their affection and defend Hanni in the comments section. They praised her adorable looks and exceptional performance skills, emphasizing that she remains charming regardless of any weight changes. The top most-liked comments from the post all appreciate the star’s cuteness!

“Why is Hanni so cute? She looks like a little chick.”
“Hanni sometimes just stands there like a baby penguin, and it’s so cute it drives me crazy.”
“Her performance is seriously amazing.”
“Hanni is cute, even with a bit of chubbiness.”
“Her face is adorably cute… Hanni is the best.”