Aespa’s Giselle Sparks Widespread Worry With Recent Instagram Updates

aespa’s Giselle is facing controversy over a series of Instagram posts where fans noticed she looked noticeably thinner.

The controversy began when Giselle shared several photos and short videos in different outfits, sparking concern from international netizens. Many claimed the posts looked like “body checks,” a behavior tied to eating disorders, and worried about the impact on her millions of followers.

Giselle’s posts quickly became the center of heated discussion online.

Some users tweeted their worries:

idgaf i don’t have any sympathy for anyone with that massive of a platform who openly posts body checks. it’s disgusting & dangerous.
— ruby ⋆︎˚｡⋆ (@baekianagrande)

it’s sad to see, even tho that’s how this industry works ): those two home alone posts are bunch of bodychecks…
— ⋆˖⁺‧₊☽◯☾₊‧⁺˖⋆ (@couliyu)

I love her but those recent insta posts were making me grimace like she lost so much weight why is she posed up like that
— dia (@ohwhoischuu)

As the situation unfolded, fans, known as MYs, fired back strongly defending her. They pointed out how Giselle has faced constant scrutiny about her body and appearance since her debut in 2020.

who set the system up??? bullied her since debut now yall fake concerned
— (@ninieningning)

giselle is a human, not a body for fans or strangers to police. she doesn’t deserve to be reduced to her appearance, especially while working under constant public scrutiny. the fact that people feel comfortable picking apart her body is so dehumanizing. have some shame.
— (@chaenglovesus)

you’re not worried about giselle, you just want to continue the non stop bullying of her bc she’s the punching bag in your head. wrap it up and get help
— vivi ⋆˚࿔ (@lilyviria)

the fake concern for giselle coming from alot of you has gotta go considering i watched yall body shame her for years and now yall still doing it she can never pls yall fr
— rosie (@aeriyaaaaaaaa)

Supporters also highlight how Giselle regularly shares content about balanced eating, working out, and healthy habits, pushing back on claims that she promotes unhealthy body images.

yall here accusing her of influencing teens to get ed when giselle been showin her healthy habits for yrs. mukbang contents, suggesting foods to her fans, whole vlog of her workin out, even gettin called “protein girl.” ofc yall gonna ignore this cus it doesn’t fit yall narrative
— (@GIHOTTIE)

So far, Giselle has not publicly addressed the controversy. Fans are calling for better protection of the idol from harsh body policing and scrutiny online.