Jeon Somi, Kim Sejong (Photo : Twitter)
Fans of Produce 101's girl group, IOI, are worried about Jeon Somi and Kim Sejong's way of dieting.
IOI appeared in the recent episode of "Taxi". The host Kim Young Ja asked if the girls' parents are worried if they are eating right since they live in a dormitory away from their respective families. The maknae Jeon Somi revealed that she gains weight easily. Somi also revealed how she managed to lose weight fast.
"I only ate one banana for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was hard at first but it got easier. I lost 4 kg (10 lbs) in one week. It saw great results so I still do [the diet] every once in awhile."
Kim Sejong previously revealed that she went from size 44 to size 33 (which is smaller than XXS). Sejong revealed her thin waist. Moreover, she is quite petite. Her clothes most likely come from the children's section.
In an episode of Mnet's "Standby IOI," it showed that the members are eating cornflakes and tomatoes. The girls were not seen eating proper meals.
This prompted fans to worry about young girls' way of dieting. Some fans commented that it is not a form of diet, but starving themselves.
Even during Produce 101, Kang Mina and Yu Yunjung were subjected to a diet regimen to fix their weight, which some people think unfit for broadcast.
The Korean beauty standards put pressure to idol groups to abide on the expectations of their fans and audience as well as the society, in general.
IOI is busy promoting their album, Chrysalis, then the girl group will disband after a year.
