Stray Kids’ Changbin Targeted By Viral Fat-Shaming Posts

Fans have defended the idol.

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This article includes descriptions of dieting, body image issues, or eating disorders that may trigger some readers.

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This article includes descriptions of bullying that may disturb some readers.

Unfortunately, Stray KidsChangbin has been targeted by individuals making fat-shaming comments.

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Stray Kids’ Changbin | @jutdwae/Instagram

In recent years, Changbin has transformed physically, working hard to gain muscle. The idol has often spoken about his effort to maintain his current image, and fans praise him for his muscular physique.

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However, recent posts on X have targeted Changbin over his body.

Two posts featuring images of Changbin have gained several million views, with hateful and body-shaming comments attached to them. The first is an image of the idol wearing a tank top on stage.

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The second features an image of the idol taken during an airport arrival or departure, and negatively talks about his body.

His usual appearance is even more ridiculous.

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Regarding the second image, it was pointed out that the idol was mid-walk, and that the image was maliciously selected to encourage fat-shaming comments.

Fans also defended the idol’s visuals from attack, commenting on the mean spirited nature of the original posters.

  • “Everything’s fine, but people are acting crazy.”
  • “That’s not a stomach, it’s an arm, damn it.”
    “And what’s with the people editing the photos? Would you like it if someone edited your face because it’s not pretty enough? I mean, damn it, isn’t Seo Changbin all about thick look?”
  • “It’s not that he didn’t work out; he worked out a lot, lol. The guy who basically lives on poke bowls, lol. There’s no one who takes care of themselves more than he does, yet people criticize his body, lol. Sigh. They’ll probably talk trash about him again in some online communities.”
  • “Look at the level of hate they’re spewing without even thinking, as if they want him dead. How can they say such things? He’s just a person too. Honestly, it’s not even something to get so worked up about, but they’re just doing it because others are. These idiots. I’ll just defend him and let people call me names or whatever, damn it.”

Changbin has worked hard to achieve his goals and

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