NMIXX member Sullyoon has gone viral for directly confronting a fan’s concerning eating habits — and netizens are praising her for taking on toxic diet culture head-on.
NMIXX’s Sullyoon (Credits: Koreaboo)
The Message That Started It All
The fourth-generation idol was interacting with fans on a subscription-based communication platform when she received a troubling message. The fan admitted they were avoiding food out of fear of gaining weight and revealed they had recently dropped into the 40 kg weight range.
Sullyoon did not dance around the issue. Her response was direct, warm, and blunt: “Go throw your scale in the trash — if you want to eat, eat it deliciously.” The short, no-nonsense answer has since spread across social media, with fans hailing her for shutting down harmful diet culture with a single sentence.
A Heated Debate
While the response drew widespread praise, an even bigger wave of reactions was aimed at the fan. Many netizens called the message problematic and invasive, questioning why someone would bring their eating disorder struggles to an idol on a paid fan platform. Some suggested the fan should seek professional help instead, with comments arguing that idols should not be put in the position of handling such serious issues.
Others wondered whether some fans deliberately start these conversations to pull viral moments out of Sullyoon, noting that her responses are always sincere — but that this kind of discussion belongs with a therapist, not a pop star.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, consider reaching out to a professional or a local support helpline.
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Source: Koreaboo — read the full story there.
