Since his debut, NCT‘s Taeyong has gained attention for his unchanging visuals.
The idol’s physique was also unchanging for many years, with Taeyong being known for being lean. Fans love him at any weight, but were excited that the idol has put on more lean muscle over the years, something to help support him while dancing.
Taeyong began his mandatory military service in April 2024, just over a year ago, and almost immediately, he seemed to undergo a huge transformation.
The idol grew much more muscular, with his face filling out as a sign of the change.
Recently, his weight gain while enlisted became a hot topic!
On May 20, Taeyong did a surprise livestream, where he greeted fans for the first time in months in this manner. And while of course fans were happy to hear from the idol…
TAEYONG IS LIVE NOW pic.twitter.com/2ea71xSsW2
— taeyong pics (@taeyongpictures) May 20, 2025
…many couldn’t help but notice his physique! Throughout the live, Taeyong shifted and inadvertently flex, revealing a much larger chest and biceps.
maybe there is no cure to taeyong navy era never losing my shit like how i did before istg sir have some mercyπ§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈ pic.twitter.com/D1M4ZZcMGZ
— hay (@taeeeyongg) May 20, 2025
tiktok editors are about to go crazy w this clip pic.twitter.com/WxnzwitCsI
— 9% (@xisualty) May 20, 2025
The idol also revealed that he exceed his weight goal of 67KG (around 147 lbs) and is currently about 69 KG (152 lbs), a growth of 9 KG (around 20 lbs) from his weight when he set the goal.
HE LOOKS SO FUCKING GOOD pic.twitter.com/Xreg1KdBLc
— taeyong pics (@taeyongpictures) May 20, 2025
As one can imagine, many have expressed their appreciation for Taeyong’s new visuals!
LEE TAEYONG IS CRAZYY!!! pic.twitter.com/kzs4a6i18R
— Taeyong Base (@taeyongpopbase) May 20, 2025
my gallery after taeyong's live pic.twitter.com/tItMyN491y
— ros (@bubuyong_) May 20, 2025
lee taeyong the hottest man alive pic.twitter.com/TgE7TwHv1l
— TAEYONG CRAVE (@TyongCrave) May 20, 2025
