While dieting is considered essential for health, excessive dieting can lead to serious health issues. Singer Kwon Eun-bi and actress Park Min-young have faced the aftermath of extreme dieting, missing events and dealing with rumors.
Kwon Eun-bi did not attend the 'Waterbomb Busan' event held on July 26. The reason she could not attend the event, which earned her the title of 'Waterbomb Goddess', was due to health issues.
Recently, on the MBC entertainment program 'Point of Omniscient Interference', her manager mentioned, "Two days before the Busan Waterbomb, she fainted during dance practice and had to miss it. She was hospitalized and did not recover until the day before, and the doctor advised her to rest completely."
Kwon Eun-bi stated, "I usually weigh around 47-48kg, but I have been weighing 41 or 42kg," indicating that she was on a diet. She reflected, "I think I pushed myself too hard while preparing for the stage and was strict with my diet."
According to the Body Mass Index (BMI), a score below 18.5 is considered underweight, while a score between 18.5 and 23 is classified as normal weight. Kwon Eun-bi, who is 159cm tall, has a BMI of 16.22, which is underweight. The normal weight range for her height is between 47kg and 58kg.
Last January, while appearing in the tvN drama 'Marry My Husband', Park Min-young reduced her weight to 37kg, leading to health concerns, and this year, she has drawn attention for appearing even thinner.
On the 1st, at the production presentation of TV Chosun's 'Confidence Man KR', Park Min-young showcased her slimmer figure, attracting attention. While it is common for actors to fluctuate their weight for roles, her weight loss has raised concerns about being excessive. Some have even speculated about 'health issues'.
As fans continued to express their worries, Park Min-young clarified on SNS on the 2nd, "I have been dieting healthily for my character Han Se-ra in the project 'Siren', but due to a slightly overwhelming schedule, I lost a bit more weight." She added, "Fans are worried, but I am healthy," and reassured them, "Don't worry. I eat three meals a day."
Park Min-young, who is 164cm tall, has a BMI of 13.76 based on her pre-diet weight of 37kg, which is considered severely underweight. The normal weight range for her height is between 50kg and 61kg.
Dieting is always a hot topic. However, in the cases of these two individuals, excessive dieting has led to health deterioration and controversy, leaving only negative side effects.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
