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Hyeri asks fans for warm support amid body criticism
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Hyeri asks fans for warm support amid body criticism

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop star Hyeri addressed online criticism about her body shape after a recent fan meeting.
  • She initially responded to fans by saying she would try to exercise, but later emphasized self-acceptance and asked for warm support.
  • Hyeri shared photos of herself enjoying a company dinner, appearing happy and thanking her supporters.

K-pop singer and actress Hyeri has responded to online criticism regarding her physique following a recent fan meeting. The former member of the girl group Girl's Day addressed the comments, which focused on her body shape, including her stomach, after videos and photos from her "2026 Hyeri Asia Tour Fan Meeting in Seoul" circulated online.

Hyeri initially addressed her fans on a communication platform, stating, "All of us are beautiful just as we are. But I don't understand why one has to be thin to be considered professional." She added, "However, if my fans (Hyelumi) want me to, I will try my best. I will exercise and be healthy."

All of us are beautiful just as we are. But I don't understand why one has to be thin to be considered professional. However, if my fans (Hyelumi) want me to, I will try my best. I will exercise and be healthy.

โ€” HyeriHyeri's initial response to fans on a communication platform regarding body criticism.

She later posted a series of photos on social media, showing her in a celebratory company dinner setting. In the post, Hyeri expressed gratitude to her supporters, saying, "I sincerely thank the many people who have been with me on every step of my journey. I will not forget this feeling and will continue to act with sincerity. Please continue to watch me warmly."

I sincerely thank the many people who have been with me on every step of my journey. I will not forget this feeling and will continue to act with sincerity. Please continue to watch me warmly.

โ€” HyeriHyeri's social media post accompanying photos of her at a company dinner.
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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.