She did what she could during the situation.
The topic of body image and weight has always been debated in K-Pop. Dieting, in particular, has been discussed repeatedly, with many arguing that it is a personal matter, regardless of the unhealthy standards placed on stars.
Recently, 2NE1‘s Dara made a shocking revelation about her weight and how YG Entertainment used it against the other members.
Dara appeared on BIGBANG Daesung’s Daesung’s House in May, and new clips from the program were released on June 1. During these new clips, Dara’s small appetite was mentioned, and the idol confirmed that it was small during her time as a trainee, too.
Dara revealed that because of this, she could give her leftovers to the other members, who were on strict diets.
She shared that just before their debut, the other members were instructed to “match Dara’s weight,” which she said was around 38-39 KG (around 83-85 lbs) at the time.
Daesung commented on how impossible this seemed, and Dara said she felt very sorry for the members. She even stated that she tried gaining weight with YG Entertainment’s trainer but ultimately failed.
Hopefully, standards can continue to change, allowing idols to be healthy in every single way. You can watch the full video below.
