Male Korean stars under pressure to lose weight
Male celebrities in Korean entertainment are adopting high-profile weight-loss regimens ranging from marathon training and lifestyle overhauls to the use of obesity medications to redefine their public images. While weight loss among female celebrities has long been a focal point in Korean entertainment media, recent trends show male celebrities as the focus of health management. Singer Shindong, comedian Kwak Bum and singer Sung Si-kyung are drawing attention for recent weight loss. Shindong, a member of veteran K-pop boy band Super Junior, recently posted photos from a trip to Beijing. "I really had fun in Beijing — eating delicious food, sightseeing, taking pictures and riding amusement park rides," he said. The singer had previously discussed regaining weight after earlier diet attempts. He said he used the obesity treatment Wegovy but stopped after he did not get the results he expected. Shindong later continued his efforts to lose weight. Comedian Kwak Bum is combining medical assistance with exercise. He said during a recent broadcast of SBS Radio's "Yoo Min-sang's Hungry Radio"
