{
  "id": 8854642,
  "title": "K-pop's 'bone-thin ideal' leaves idols traumatized, hospitalized",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/k-pops-bone-thin-ideal-leaves-idols-traumatized-hospitalized-8854642",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260921/k-pops-bone-thin-ideal-leaves-idols-traumatized-hospitalized"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the world of K-pop, a bone-thin ideal is causing trauma and hospitalizations among idols. Social media platforms are flooded with discussions about how much weight idols lose. A recent video from RESCENE member Woni highlights the struggles of fellow members Minami and Liv as they reveal their weight loss journeys. Minami, in particular, expressed her daily crying and severe psychological strain during the intense weight loss process. She candidly addressed the video on a fan platform, stating that while the conversation surrounding idol diets is entertaining, it was a highly traumatic and stressful experience for her. Despite the pressure to maintain a certain appearance and weight, Minami emphasized that inner character is what truly matters, and no one should ever be harassed over their looks.",
  "summary": "How many kilograms a K-pop singer loses is a frequent talking point. As thin physiques become the standard of beauty and appearance-based target weights become widespread, an obsession with weight loss continues to affect not only celebrities but the younger generation. In a recent video posted on RESCENE member Woni's Youtube channel, fellow members Minami and Liv revealed how much weight they…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "K-pop's 'bone-thin ideal' leaves idols traumatized, hospitalized",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/k-pops-bone-thin-ideal-leaves-idols-traumatized-hospitalized",
        "published": "2026-09-21T05:52:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}