TXT Soobin's Health Supplements Spark A Heated Debate Among Fans

A video clip showing TXT member Soobin taking a handful of supplement pills has created an unexpected debate on social media.

Recently, a fan posted a short clip taken from a vlog on the group’s YouTube channel documenting their travel to the US for their tour. In the clip, Soobin shows the camera the multiple vitamin supplements he takes after his meals. The OP (original poster) posted it with a humorous intention, pointing out that Soobin gulped all of the pills in one go.

my man took all those pills in one go gah damn… pic.twitter.com/dksDfRmO0p

— 하지 (@txtarchivee) July 18, 2024

The clip soon went viral, garnering over 3 million views on X. While many were joking along with the OP, a heated discussion started brewing under the video as well. Many fans were left horrified seeing just the amount of vitamin pills Soobin routinely takes, and they argued that a person with a healthy diet would never need that many supplements to provide him with the necessary nutrients.

This is not goood. Like at all. There is no need for that many different, I’m assuming vitamins, unless you are seriously not treating your body right. He should be getting it from proper eating and sleep. Supplementing is one thing, this is not a replacement omg https://t.co/5unskpmxqz

— #1 short hair kihyun enthusiast (@la_nymphea) July 19, 2024

If this isn't enough to wake your asses up and see that idol diets are stupidly fucking ridiculous to the point they need to take like 24 pills a morning just to get NUTRIENTS they could get from FOOD? then you're definitely a lost cause. We need to talk about it. It's NOT okay + https://t.co/i81u1CknAr

— Rufus/Max 🍉 #ThankYouCherryBullet (@populartrashcan) July 19, 2024

there is genuinely no reason to be taking this many supplements and it’s so sad bc it’s so common in south korea too. the only reason u should be taking supplements is it u have issues absorbing certain vitamins or if ur on a diet (like being vegan and needing extra iron) https://t.co/fo4328v3CU

— 다니 ♡ 이브 🔁 (@jjunmyoen) July 20, 2024

However, other fans countered, arguing that it is a common practice in Korea to take external supplements to support better health. Many also felt that assuming about people’s health and eating habits based on such a short clip was improper.

I don’t understand why kpop stans act like taking vitamins is such a big deal and that it automatically means they’re unhealthy cause most of my family takes them and we’re all healthy and eat well https://t.co/fWODKDlsIh

— vivi ★ (@twicepunch) July 19, 2024

Some vitamins in packs like this aren't taken daily, only when travel, work or illness is interrupting your daily norm and you need the extra nutrients because your not getting them via other means. Also some folks are chronically ill and disabled and it's none of your business https://t.co/uCVuhgXjCU

— death's favorite girl 💋 (@aballerinadoll) July 20, 2024

Y’all if you live in Korea you’ll see QUICKLY that they prescribe like a dozen pills to take morning noon and night in these little packets when you’re sick. Like you just learn to pop and chug 😂😂😂 https://t.co/w9DbPoRhUb

— M(ꪜ)ssy ⁷ 🇵🇸 qimir brainrot (@mikrotaegismos) July 20, 2024

To put the short clip into context, it might be important to note that in the longer vlog, Soobin did show himself eating two proper meals before taking his pills.

While it is impossible to know the reason behind him having to take so many supplements at once, fans are still cautious and want to look out for his health in the best way possible.

Meanwhile, you can check out the full vlog here: