Bang Si Hyuk, founder and chairman of HYBE, has once again sparked discussion online due to his noticeable weight loss. The topic resurfaced following his appearance during J.Y. Park‘s recent performance for his 30th anniversary as part of a congratulatory video message.
While the speech itself gained attention, many viewers couldn’t help but focus on his significantly slimmer appearance.
This isn’t the first time Bang Si Hyuk’s weight loss has attracted public interest. Just a few months ago, in June, he shared a photo with BTS’s Jin, who had recently completed his military service. Fans and netizens quickly pointed out his leaner physique, sparking conversations and speculation about the possible reasons behind his transformation.
In his recent speech, Bang Si Hyuk expressed gratitude and respect toward his close colleague, reflecting on their long-term relationship and career achievements. However, despite the touching content of his message, netizens seemed more fixated on his physical changes, comparing his current look to past appearances.
An article from TenAsia discussing the topic made it to the top three most-read articles of the day on Naver.
Some expressed concern, while others joked about his new look. Many comments specifically disagreed with the viral article, claiming the chairman has not lost weight in their opinion.
- “Damn, his nose is really big.”
- “He really cares about being called a pig, huh? LOL.”
- “Is ‘skinny’ in the room with us? People have eyes.”
- “His belly is huge, and his nose is huge too.”
- “I mean, he’s very recognizable to me.”
- “Let’s not do this during Chuseok, seriously.”
- “Don’t say he’s skinny. Don’t give him that when female idols gain a little weight and people freak out and say they’re fat.”
- “Does this reporter not know what skinny means?”
What are your thoughts?
