Popular Idol “Calorie Counting” Groupmate’s Food Sparks Heated Criticism, Debate
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The topics of weight and appearance are often sensitive to those even outside of the spotlight. For those in it, especially idols, beauty standards can be extremely harsh, resulting in sometimes dangerous attempts to try to fit them.
A recent viral clip of ATEEZ‘s Wooyoung has sparked debate online on the topic of dieting.
Wooyoung and Yeosang recently did a livestream, during which Wooyoung noticed that Yeosang was drinking a banana milk.
As Yeosang handed the drink to him, Wooyoung questioned the amount of calories in the item and surprising Yeosang with the total.
Wooyoung commented on the number of the drinks that Yeosang had while comparing it to the caloric content of rice. Yeosang assured that it was okay due to him having performed that day, which Wooyoung seemed to agree with.
The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter), where netizens shared their thoughts on Wooyoung’s actions.
Some outright criticized the idol for “policing” his groupmate, making harsh accusations against him.
pushing 30 & fussing over the calories in banana milk while being viewed by god knows how many young impressionable teens like grow the fuck up or starve in silence https://t.co/YvW5zMvhIA
— edna (@confusedatlho) December 8, 2025
Was a wy bias but def am not anymore like ?? Keep those thoughts to yourself? https://t.co/KIUnCWDCgA
— WUMUTI WUMUTI WUMUTI WUMUTI WUMUTI WUMUTI WUMUTI (@give_me_energyy) December 8, 2025
Wooyoung shut your ass up https://t.co/dxoli6jNEu pic.twitter.com/UzyUfkDt0d
— 🗣️ FaSHioN 🔊 (@movingcastle___) December 8, 2025
On the other hand, while admitting that the video may have been posted with the intent of sparking hate, many thought that Wooyoung’s actions were connected to the harsh standards of K-Pop.
i genuinely feel so bad for every single idol because of things like this. its genuinely so insanely fucking stupid.. i need every company to man up and treat idols better NOW https://t.co/mOEN5Jr4EQ pic.twitter.com/9sb2sBYVU1
— chi ࣪𖤐 soobin month!! (@vampzjjunie) December 8, 2025
everyone in the replies getting mad this is "sending hate to wy" when its not?? and yes!! kpop diet culture is weird asf and i think it's right to call it out instead of pretending like the way they eat and think about food is healthy sorry not sorry!! https://t.co/cMRyMyTo9c
— no labels, just theo 💜 (@terrifictyun) December 8, 2025
ik op is trying to get ppl to hate on wy and I love wy but whenever idols say shit like this it’s so triggering im ngl https://t.co/rtvaLSW1Fe
— 🐇 (@melohwaz) December 8, 2025
fans missing the point lol "it's inciting hate towards wooyoung 😢" people with normal brains don't think this way…wooyoung has a VISIBLE dogshit relationship with food, he's a victim too lol but it's also not fair of him to project those problems onto yeosang https://t.co/hzbq98SZtS
— JK (@jayy2dakayy) December 8, 2025
Though the topics of weight and diets will likely always remain sensitive, fans will also likely continue to speak-up out of concern during situations.
