In the Korean entertainment industry, especially as Kpop idols, having a small waist symbolizes beauty. This is often because a small waist can create an hourglass figure. However, many beauty experts say there are no beauty standards.
What Makes Kpop Idols Have Small Waist?
We have notice many Kpop idols have tiny waist. People are questioning, how to have a small waist? Or is it dangerous to have a small waist?
Actually, there are many factors that can influence waist size, especially genetics. Everyone’s gene affects body composition, muscle and fat distribution, and the structure of bones. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that Korean idols, with their Asian genes, tend to have small waist.
Furthermore, to be Kpop idols, they often have a strict diet to maintain their figure. These diets are sometimes publicly shared, focusing on low-calorie foods. However, if someone with different genetics tries to apply the same diet method, it might show a different result.
Not only that, Kpop idols also often share their exercise routines on their SNS. Yes, rigorous exercise routines are significant to maintaining the perfect body figure of Kpop idols. These routines usually include exercises to reduce waist size, such as core strengthening and Pilates.
Is Having a Small Waist Dangerous?
While having a naturally small waist is not dangerous, extremely striving for a smaller waist through extreme dieting or exercise can pose health risks. Here are some potential dangers associated with extreme measures to reduce waist size.
1. Nutritional Deficiencies
Doing extreme diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies. It does not stop there. The nutritional deficiencies can affect your overall health, immune function, bone density, and worse, organ function.
2. Eating Disorder
Not only do you suffer from nutritional deficiencies, but you can also develop eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Some Kpop idols have suffered from eating disorder, like JinE (former member of Oh My Girl). These are severe mental health conditions that can affect your long-term health.
3. Musculoskeletal Issues
Routine exercise might look good and healthy. However, over-exercising or improper use of waist training garments can lead to musculoskeletal issues. Back pain and posture problems are two of these issues.
4. Metabolic Damage
Well, extreme dieting and exercise can also lead to metabolic damage. Although it seems you can achieve the body goal, it will be harder for the body to lose weight in the future.
5. Mental Health Stress
Extreme measures to reduce waist size will be dangerous not only for your body but also your mental health. It can lead to issues such as anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia. Mina (former member of AOA) admitted that she has battled with an eating disorder and extreme anxiety.
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Most of Asians have small waist. It's like genetics. But my belly is not that small ???