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Aespa's Giselle reveals ADHD diagnosis, struggles with appetite
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Aespa's Giselle reveals ADHD diagnosis, struggles with appetite

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop star Giselle of aespa revealed she has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) during a fan interaction.
  • She explained that her ADHD sometimes causes her to not feel hungry, contributing to her significant weight loss over seven years.
  • Giselle is currently trying to gain weight and improve her stamina, while aespa is actively promoting their second full album, 'Lemonade'.

Giselle, a member of the popular K-pop group aespa, has openly shared her experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). During a recent fan communication session on social media, she responded to a question about her weight loss.

"Honestly, everyone talks a lot about my appearance," Giselle said. "When people talk about me, it mostly revolves around my looks. But I think that's natural. People gain and lose weight."

Honestly, everyone talks a lot about my appearance. When people talk about me, it mostly revolves around my looks. But I think that's natural. People gain and lose weight.

โ€” GiselleAddressing fan comments about her appearance and weight.

She elaborated on her personal journey, stating, "I've gained weight and lost weight. I've lost about 10 kilograms over the past seven years. Those changes happen as you get older. And as those who know me well are aware, I have ADHD, so sometimes I don't feel hungry."

I've gained weight and lost weight. I've lost about 10 kilograms over the past seven years. Those changes happen as you get older. And as those who know me well are aware, I have ADHD, so sometimes I don't feel hungry.

โ€” GiselleExplaining the reasons behind her weight fluctuations and mentioning her ADHD diagnosis.

Giselle also revealed that she is currently focused on gaining weight and improving her physical condition. "I'm actually trying to gain weight now," she admitted. "Honestly, my stamina isn't great, and it's been that way for a while. But I'm really working hard."

Meanwhile, aespa is actively promoting their second full-length album, 'Lemonade,' which was released on May 29.

I'm actually trying to gain weight now. Honestly, my stamina isn't great, and it's been that way for a while. But I'm really working hard.

โ€” GiselleDiscussing her current health goals and efforts.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.