Red Velvet Joy’s Rapid Weight Loss Triggers Harsh Criticism

Red Velvet’s Joy faces backlash over rapid, noticeable weight loss

Red Velvet’s Joy is under fire after photos surfaced showing a sharp weight drop in just weeks.

The controversy began when a viral Pann post compared Joy’s recent slim appearance at the airport to her fuller look on the show I Live Alone. The post gained over 25,000 views rapidly.

Joy looked significantly thinner in airport photos taken August 8, 2025, as she traveled to Japan with Red Velvet members Irene and Seulgi for SMTOWN Tokyo.

Some fans supported her new figure, but many raised concern over how quickly the change happened and whether it was healthy.

Others pointed out the rapid loss aged her appearance. One netizen commented:

“Losing weight so quickly makes her look a lot older, like a woman in her 40s.”

More reactions included:

“This isn’t just about weight, there’s something else going on.”

“Since she’s going solo, she probably did a quick diet while dealing with the stress.”

“High stress.”

“Why are you asking when you don’t know? She has to sell solo albums and earn money.”

The intense scrutiny highlights how closely netizens watch every change in K-pop idols.

Joy’s camp has not commented on the situation. Monitoring the situation as debate continues online.