NCT member Taeyong addressed the ongoing controversy around his weight for the first time. Taeyong held a Weverse live broadcast during the Lunar New Year holiday to have a chat and to interact with his fans. However, there is a section of fans who are continuously asking him about his weight loss, as in recent videos and photos, NCT member Taeyong appeared thin, but fans were annoyed by the continuous questions raised about idols’ body size.
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How NCT Taeyong Addressed Concerns?
As he is one of the popular idols in the K-pop industry, even the slightest change in his body is going to be the talk of the town, and this is exactly what happened; the topic of his weight became an online discussion. NCT Taeyong’s photos and videos were circulating over social media, in which he is looking “too thin” according to some users, which raised concern among his fandom that the artist is overworking or dieting excessively to achieve an idol posture. It’s not a criticism, but a concern, a question from fans to their idol about his health.
In his recent interaction with fans, Taeyong addressed this controversy and put a full stop on all the assumptions when a fan asked: Did you lose weight? To Taeyong, “Did I lose weight? One thing I want to say is that I am not even trying to lose weight; it’s just going down on its own. My manager told me that fans were sad to see my bulk up going down, but I’m still the same. Everything is still there, it’s just that I’m losing weight because of my busy schedule,” he said.
He assured that he is taking care of his health, and weight fluctuations are natural. His tone appears calm and mature; he acknowledges the concern coming from fans. But he sets a gentle boundary, that he hope people will focus more on his music and performances rather than his body size, as commenting on someone’s body can be uncomfortable.
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Reactions from the fans
'No don't say that' He said it himself guys , stop fucking commenting on his body!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP COMMENTING ON HIS BODY. LEAVE HIM ALONE. He's the same person regardless of his body. Don't give it so much importance. Everyone seriously pmo https://t.co/L5qNzQabqD
— Aura ☄️ (@dscyongsqin) February 18, 2026
Fans are equally annoyed by the questions, where people are continuously focusing on his weight and body size; they argue that people should leave him alone. Even on Twitter, fans commented, “Can people stop asking him about his weight?” Another wrote, “You need to stop asking him about weight, please, that’s a rude and very disgusting question to be honest.”
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Why does Taeyong’s weight fluctuation create a buzz on social media?
The Korean Industry is known for its beauty and body standards, and weight loss or gain becomes a trending discussion over social media platforms. Fans are quick enough to comment on the slightest change they see in their idol – sometimes it’s concerning, as their body is not a public sphere on which anyone can comment, and it can add emotional pressure on the idols. But on the other side, it also highlights how much fans are connected to their idols.
Even in the Taeyong case, the comments are not dramatic or judging his body change, but a concern from the fans’ side, but repeatedly mentioning his weight is what irritates people. Even when Taeyong himself addressed this situation, he drew a line with a calm and mature response – and even assured that he is fine, which puts a full stop to further discussion around his body.
taeyong over the years
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However, it’s natural for fans to worry about their idol, and to a certain point, this looks fine, but this is genuine concerns from fans, which often encourages public commentary around the idol. As comments become trends, they unintentionally add pressure on the artist. If we talk about Taeyong, his reply appears simple, and he hopes people will respect his boundaries and will focus more on his work rather than his body. The artist wants people to focus on his work rather than discussing his body size, as it’s a private matter for him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Did Taeyong say he was unhealthy?
No, he didn’t say he was unhealthy, but stated that his work pressure and busy schedule are the reasons behind his weight loss.
Has Taeyong spoken about weight before?
No, he previously didn’t mention his weight, but he mentioned his diet and exercise in general conversations.
Why do idols often look thinner during comebacks?
The idols often experience intense pressure due to long rehearsals, a strict schedule, and sometimes even a controlled diet to maintain an aesthetic and visually appealing posture. This is the same matter in NCT’s Taeyong case; his busy schedule and work pressure are the reasons behind his sudden weight fluctuation.
Was there backlash against the commenters?
Yes, many fans called out body-shaming and reminded others to avoid speculating about someone’s health, as the body is a private matter, and commenting on someone’s appearance is a direct invasion of their privacy.
