tripleS member Chaewon has broken her silence, personally addressing swirling health scare rumors after fans noticed a dramatic change in her physique.
On April 12, via a fan communication platform, Chaewon said, "I’m healthy, so don’t worry. It’s a problem if you make me sound like I’m seriously ill," adding, "Both my health check and InBody composition results were good. I’m actually the healthiest I’ve ever been." She continued, "The company is taking good care of me," aiming to calm fans’ concerns.
Earlier, recent concert fancams and clips of Chaewon spread online, drawing attention to a so-called "bone-thin" appearance. With her spine and ribs visibly pronounced, speculation over possible health issues intensified, and some fans even raised concerns about an eating disorder.
Fans reacted with comments like, "She’s way too skinny," "She needs to stop dieting," "She looks like she should gain some weight," and "I’m worried she might collapse on stage." The debate escalated further as comparison photos circulated among international fans.
Her fellow members also stepped in to ease worries. Lynn and Jeong Hye-rin said, "Our team eats so well you’d question if we’re even idols," adding, "Wherever we go, people say we really love to eat," dismissing fears about Chaewon’s condition.
Meanwhile, tripleS greeted fans with their 24-member full-group concert 'My Secret New Zone' at Kyung Hee University’s Grand Peace Palace in Seoul on April 4–5.