9 Most Dangerous Kpop Diets They Regret

being a K-pop Idol means dealing with immense pressure to stay young and beautiful and it's no secret that the diet culture in K-pop is famously tough involving severe food restrictions and intense workouts both aspiring trainees and famous Idols have spoken out about these risky diets admitting they regretted following them now let's explore some of the most extreme cases and never ever try any of these diets nine paper cup diet girl group 9 muses who debuted in August of 2010 instantly became a Hot Topic due to the fact that most members used to be models they're

known for their tall slim figures with an average height of 172 cm one member even has a waist as Tiny as 22.5 in or about 57 CM but staying slim isn't always easy on an episode of sbs's Star Beauty show one member spilled the beans about their paper cup diet according to this plan every meal should fit into three paper cups one for fruit one for rice and one for side dishes and no these are not the large paper cups used for soft drinks at fast food joints but rather the tiny ones typically used for

water dispensers the girls also noted the importance of not exceeding the brim of the cups additionally they emphasize that the rice should be brown or Mixed Grain and salty or greasy foods should be avoided these girls spend up to 7 hours a day in the Dance Studio Plus extra exercise it's hard to imagine getting through a day with such a strict routine and Tiny meals Masha Davis a registered dietician nutritionist reviewed this diet method in a Buzzfeed video and highlighted that while it introduces the importance of portion control the portions are quite ridiculous and should

not be encouraged eight reduce everything for aspiring K-pop Idol trainees there's one thing they fear apart from the weekly evaluation the weekly weigh-ins in an industry with Sky High beauty standards and constant camera presence Idols must maintain a weight below average cameras can distort body sizes making these weigh-ins a crucial part of assessment u odius a former trainee shared with BBC the harsh reality weight is an obsession at these weigh-ins trainers would announce your weight to everyone in the room if you were over the designated weight they would restrict your food sometimes even taking away

entire meals leaving overweight train with just water former K-pop Idol trainees bin hanu and Choy Yin who have undergone training in various entertainment agencies shared the secret to calculating your ideal weight in the industry the formula is your height in centim minus 120 equals to your ideal weight this explains why many girls around 160 cm tall weigh at around 40 kg some even weigh less for example Sandara Park at 162 CM weighs around 39 to 41 kg at her Peak activity with to anyone and Jang Wan Yong who is 173 cm tall weighs only 47

kg another trainee revealed how she would take constipation medicines to release fluids before weigh-ins at every agency she also cut her hair and nails just in case to avoid eating one trainee placed a scale in front of the refrigerator a harsh but effective method to suppress appetite seven the red bean jelly diet not only female Idols their male counterparts also endure intense scrutiny about their weight the oldest member of the legendary Group Big Bang top is considered one of the visuals of the second generation but little did we know that young top almost didn't make

it into YG Entertainment because of his weight at that time despite his amazing rap skills he was considered too chubby to meet the ideal standards of idols and the company rejected him at his audition this rejection pushed top to start a dangerous diet for an entire week he survived only on water and young gang a jelly snack made of red bean he combined this extreme diet with heavy exercise in just 40 days he lost 20 kg top eventually returned to Y entertainment and was accepted as a trainee however while he did meet the weight requirements

set by the company it was not achieved in a healthy or sustainable manner six one apple a day diet Quan B the former leader of eyes one made waves with her solo appearance at water bomb Soul 2023 establishing herself as the water bomb goddess for her beautiful body and captivating stage presence on an episode of strong heart she revealed that she is no stranger to rigorous weight loss regimes from her trainee days to increase her chances of debuting uni had no choice but to strictly control her weight during those times she only ate one slice

of apple for breakfast and one slice every hour in this way she survived D on just three apples over 3 days her confession greatly shocked everyone on the set currently at 168 cm tall Quan umbi only weighs at 44.7 kg five the banana diet another celebrity who turned to extreme diet involving fruits is John somi a former member of II and currently a solo artist under the Black Label during her time promoting with II somi revealed that she managed to shed 4 kg in a week by following a banana diet I only ate one banana

for breakfast lunch and dinner said somi being only 16 years old at the time this statement garnered negative responses from neens who criticized the imposition of such a strict diet on a young idol especially considering the rigorous rehearsals and tight schedules they endure years later somi continues to focus on weight loss but she claims to follow much healthier diets and incorporates exercise at 172 cm tall she weighs only 46.6 kg or around 102 lb she reveals that her waist is so tiny she can wrap her hands around it four quail egg diet Sistar is one

of the biggest girl groups from the second generation known as the summer Queens for their slim bodies and beautiful figures one member soyou shared that it is not easy to live up to that image during an appearance on stron heart she shocked everyone with an extreme diet routine she used back then I ate four quail eggs a day without the Yol I practically starved with exercise I was able to lose 8 kg in a month you know how tiny quail eggs right in addition to this diet soyou also engaged in a lot of exercise to

burn extra calories she mentioned that she did yoga in the morning followed by running on the treadmill for another hour after cardio she headed to the dance studio to practice new choreographies and ended the day with a weighin the singer further confesses that such a crash diet might actually ruin your metabolism can you survive this grueling regime three ice cube diet this must have been one of the most extreme situations in a V live stream members of twice naon jongon jio and Momo were talking about their past as trainees and the tough times they fac

to become part of twice Momo shared a shocking experience during the conversation she recounted how jyp entertainment asked her to lose 7 kg in just one week or or she wouldn't be allowed to participate in a showcase Momo took drastic measures to shed the weight quickly I ate one cube of ice but I thought that I might get fat with even that while sleeping I shed tears because I was afraid whether I would be able to get up or not the next day said Momo despite her efforts Momo couldn't lose the required weight within the

time frame she requested three more days to achieve the goal which she managed eventually when the other members saw her they were shocked by her pale appearance almost as if she were seriously ill Jong Yan commented on the harshness of the situation expressing disbelief that the company demanded such rapid weight loss saying the company told you to lose 7 kg in a week that's too much tell them to try it themselves we totally agree with you Queen two one meal a day after hearing story of momo who ate only Ice Cube the idea of eating

just one meal a day might not seem too bad at least they're eating something right but imagine IM having only one meal as your routine for years especially with the demanding schedule it doesn't sound very sustainable does it sadly this is the reality for many K-Pop Stars take shinese Taman for example when Taman returned from his military service he faced a lot of criticism because For the first time in a long while he had chubby cheeks he admitted that he had gained 10 kg just around 2 months later Taman revealed his slim figure returning to

how he was before revealed that his successful diet was thanks to eating only one meal a day followed by exercise he managed to shed weight from 72 kgam to 66 kg and after that he hit a plateau to push that even further he survived the whole day only by eating a salad and yogurt and did cardio twice a day when he appeared on another show back in 2018 Taman revealed that he only ate one meal a day to maintain his weight this is an indication that this one meal a day diet is something he has

been practicing for years tan is not the only one who keeps one meal a day as a lifestyle many other Idol singers including hany from exid Dam from cyar and Big Bangs tay young also disclosed that they ate only one meal a day to maintain their dreamlike figures one IU diet this is one of the most viral diet with many fans trying it out and calling it the IU diet challenge however the singer never intended ended for people to follow it since it is clearly unrealistic and unhealthy on a show called night of TV entertainment

back in 2013 IOU who was in her early 20s revealed her unusual diet plan one apple for breakfast two sweet potatoes for lunch and a protein powder drink for dinner in addition to her limited intake IU mentioned I would do about an hour of aerobic exercises such as climbing stairs stretching and doing push-ups this extreme plan helped her lose lose 5 kg in 5 days several YouTuber who experimented with this diet shared many downsides of this diets including low energy severe mood swings and yo-yo effects since her debut at the tender age of 15 in

2008 we've witnessed IU's public struggle to overcome her body image we're glad that she opens up about her struggles and has great fans that support her to reach a better place during a 2015 concert in Busan IU told her fans that she had gained weight but one of them was quick to scold the Star by shouting what weight the Fan's voice was so clear that it seemed to fill up the entire Concert Hall look at this adorable uplifting moment [Music] here IU later chose the video as the best of her 10-year career when she was

asked to recall her most memorable moments she said that she still watches the clip to this day when she's feeling down let's show more support to these idols and be a little Kinder when they seem unable to present their best selves forward we're all Human After All now let's dig deeper behind the industry facade to better grasp the immense pressure these Idols face and what it truly takes to become a K-pop Idol or check out these must-watch videos you might have missed subscribe now and don't let these fascinating stories pass you by