aespa’s NingNing Faces Backlash Over Alleged Fatphobia
aespa’s Ningning is facing backlash after a recent live broadcast where she openly discussed her weight.
During a weight-guessing game with staff, Ningning revealed she currently weighs 41 kg (~90 lbs). Fans immediately spotted how light that is for her height—sparking concern.
The real controversy began when Ningning laughed after jokingly saying she was 55 kg. That reaction rubbed many the wrong way. Critics called it fatphobic and tone-deaf.
Twitter users quickly shared their disappointment and hurt. Many felt Ningning’s laughter dismissed an ideal weight for her height and showed insensitivity toward weight insecurity.
“Aespa got criticised because ningning burst out laughing at the possibility of someone being 55 kg. This is fatphobia and there’s no other way to put it.”
— Ayesha (@SadSunoo), March 2, 2026
“I like aespa and ningning but something rly felt so ?? when she laughed after saying 55 kg damn that hurt idk ‘how’ she meant it for sure ofc but DAMN OKAY”
— winny (@winnymwah), March 1, 2026
“Me after seeing Ningning laugh at 55kg so i realize this ed shit genuinely got levels to it and i’ts acc time to lock in”
— 𝔍𝔲𝔫𝔷 (@Fjin0_), March 2, 2026
“Ningning laughing about being 55kg like girl that was you 3 years ago”
— ⋆ eiskalt ⋆ (@bitchforcardioo), March 2, 2026
Others suspect Ningning struggles with body image issues as she’s lost weight after being criticized for being “too heavy” before. Some say she’s flaunting her low weight for validation while also warning fans not to lose weight.
“I think she’s very disordered and now that she’s lost a lot of weight, since before she was criticized heavily for being the biggest in her group, now she feels the need to flaunt her weight for validation. The way she laughs at 55kg and then tells fans not to lose weight”
— witheraway (@sxf1566939), March 2, 2026
“As someone with weight insecurity, Ningning’s live was rlly gross…laughing like being 50-55 kg is joke as an idol when it’s an ideal weight at her height. She needs to take a world tour to the clinic and get that mental illness checked out.”
— Poopy (@cinnaballsack), March 2, 2026
The backlash is growing fast as fans debate Ningning’s attitude toward weight and the pressures idols face. No official response from Ningning or SM Entertainment yet.
Aespa got criticised because ningning burst out laughing at the possibility of someone being 55 kg. This is fatphobia and there’s no other way to put it. https://t.co/Nm2OpcSAGC
— Ayesha (@SadSunoo) March 2, 2026
i like aespa and ningning but something rly felt so ?? when she laughed after saying 55 kg damn that hurt idk ‘how’ she meant it for sure ofc but DAMN OKAY https://t.co/J8ErLUYOwM
— winny (@winnymwah) March 1, 2026
Me after seeing Ningning laugh at 55kg so i realize this ed shit genuinely got levels to it and i’ts acc time to lock in: pic.twitter.com/xd32RNyXaX
— 𝔍𝔲𝔫𝔷 (@Fjin0_) March 2, 2026
Ningning laughing about being 55kg like girl that was you 3 years ago
— ⋆ eiskalt ⋆ (@bitchforcardioo) March 2, 2026
I think she’s very disordered and now that she’s lost a lot of weight, since before she was criticized heavily for being the biggest in her group, now she feels the need to flaunt her weight for validation. The way she laughs at 55kg and then tells fans not to lose weight
— witheraway (@sxf1566939) March 2, 2026
As someone with weight insecurity, Ningning’s live was rlly gross…laughing like being 50-55 kg is joke as an idol when it’s an ideal weight at her height. She needs to take a world tour to the clinic and get that mental illness checked out.
— Poopy (@cinnaballsack) March 2, 2026