Okay, Midzy — a pre‑debut photo of ITZY’s Yuna popped up on a Korean forum and set off the old “hip pads” debate all over again.
Pre‑debut photo shared on Nate Pann
What happened: the photo, taken when Yuna was much younger, led some netizens to argue her current proportions couldn’t be natural and accuse her of using hip pads. Others immediately pushed back, calling out the weird obsession over a then‑teen’s body.
Side‑by‑side talk grew after recent photos showed noticeable changes in her silhouette
Sample reactions from the thread included both extremes — defensive comments like “Looking for ‘hips’ on a middle school 3rd‑year kid, what the hell is wrong with these idiots?” and more critical takes: “There’s no way that kind of change happens naturally.” The conversation quickly became as much about whether it’s appropriate to scrutinize her body as it was about the alleged pads.
Quick context for anyone who doesn’t track this closely:
- Yuna (Shin Yuna) is ITZY’s maknae and was born in December 2003.
- ITZY debuted in February 2019 with the breakout single “Dalla Dalla.”
- The topic of Yuna’s proportions has circulated online for the past year, with fans and critics often clashing over photos and edits.
Bottom line: a single resurfaced pre‑debut photo reignited a debate that fans have been arguing over for months. Plenty of people defended Yuna, reminding commenters that the picture was from when she was very young and that obsessing over a member’s body isn’t cool. Others continue to speculate — but as usual, the loudest takeaway for many fans is to leave idols’ bodies alone and focus on the music and performances.
Source: Koreaboo