NCT‘s Renjun recently left fans upset after making a weight-related comment.
NCT DREAM recently returned with “Smoothie” from their 7th mini album, Dream()Scape.
Before its release, the group held a press event where they were photographed. Renjun’s difference in appearance became a hot topic, as photos show the idol’s face to be swollen, resulting in a difference in visuals.
As this change was met with negativity and accusations of plastic surgery, the idol took to Dear U. Bubble to address it. Renjun reassured fans that the cause was weight gain and that he was still himself, regardless of anything else.
런쥔이 쇼케 반응 피드백했어 https://t.co/lNiUMs1ILQ pic.twitter.com/HIDhOIH6hy
— 뽀송이
(@BBOSONGEEEEE) March 25, 2024
Some could’ve been disappointed at my swollen appearance. But I’m still me, and my voice and dance is still Renjun. For me, weight can be lost. Despite this, thank you so much for still loving me!
— Renjun
Fans appreciated the update but have since been left saddened by another from the idol.
On March 26, Renjun did a live stream on Weibo and announced it with a post inviting fans to join with the caption, “Come and chat with little fatty Renjun for a bit~?”
The caption was intended to be said cutely rather than Renjun saying it disparagingly.
However, due to the recent influx of negativity about his appearance and weight, Renjun’s comment, even jokingly, left many saddened.
This makes me sad. kpop stans need to stop making weird comments about idols weight https://t.co/HrKBV3Elun
— S (@sweeoxo) March 26, 2024
my beautiful boy
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ིྀ (exams) (@ncttrinities) March 26, 2024
NOOOO
I HATE THR PPL WHO SAID THAT WORDS TO HIM ARGHHHHHHHH https://t.co/jP64eX6oIo
— chaaaa ʚ
ɞ (@mtchaaaa__) March 26, 2024
Others took it as a sign that Renjun was “winning” against haters by taking what they meant as an insult and using it more favorably or sarcastically.
I couldn’t even looked at any social media since last night but dang, renjun is really 100x stronger than I imagined. And don’t be too worried about the title, it means that he can face himself and the haters off this matter
https://t.co/LXXE73wQj7
— 仁俊听说很好吃
(@renmyang323) March 26, 2024
for me this just shows how he doesn't gaf https://t.co/tSomHwKDpp
— ؘ (@rentsunemiku) March 26, 2024
OH HE IS WINNING AGAINST THEM HATERS https://t.co/emTQHR3y63
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٩( ᐛ )و (@rnjnchin) March 26, 2024
Renjun is a handsome and talented idol at any weight, and fans will always remind him of this!
