Singer Way, formerly of Crayon Pop, expressed her concerns regarding HyunA's dieting methods.
On the 5th, a video titled 'Reasons for Failed K-POP Diets + How to Succeed' was released on the YouTube channel 'Wayland'.
In this video, Way strongly criticized the common misguided dieting practices seen in the entertainment industry. Way stated, "Recently, Da-young managed to get beautiful abs. I was motivated to look into it, but she lost 12kg in a short period. However, it's a bit unfortunate that she did it by starving herself." She continued, "Of course, there are conceptual factors, but doing this will inevitably lead to a yo-yo effect, and I think it would be good if she exercised."
Way also mentioned singer HyunA, who has been focusing on dieting recently. HyunA had posted on her Instagram, "HyunA, let's get serious about dieting. I've loved being skinny," and, "I've eaten a lot of junk food," expressing her commitment to dieting. Way expressed her worries, saying, "HyunA, didn't you gain weight recently? I felt sad seeing her post pictures of herself on Instagram, saying 'I used to be so skinny' and 'I can do this', and criticizing herself."
Way concluded by stating, "If she is determined to diet healthily, that's great, but she did post 'I've eaten a lot of junk food.' It's okay to eat. What do you think that wording implies? It's compensation psychology," and added, "Then the yo-yo will come again. As you get older, you shouldn't lose weight by starving yourself."