Red Velvet member Wendy has sparked widespread concern among fans after revealing that her sudden weight loss has affected her singing voice in a behind-the-scenes video released on Jan. 7.
The video of the recording of Wendy’s third mini album, Cerulean Borderit showed the singer expressing frustration over changes in her vocal quality. Wendy explained that the unintentional weight loss caused her voice to sound thinner, losing the rich tones it previously had.
“This has never happened before, but recently my voice has been getting thinner as I’ve lost weight. I didn’t mean to lose weight, so those rich sounds from before are gone and I’m singing off balance,” she said in the clip, according to Koreaboo.
The singer also revealed that she forced herself to eat despite having no appetite. “Even though I forced myself to eat gimbap when I had no appetite, I still sing out of balance. My voice is failing and I think I sang in a harmful way. It’s a shame,” Wendy shared in the video.
The clip quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing concern for the idol’s health and wellbeing. Many supporters took to platforms like Twitter to share their concerns, with some describing how distressing it was to hear Wendy sound “devastated” as she discussed her difficulties with food and vocal performance.
The revelation drew attention to the intense pressures faced by K-pop idols, particularly regarding body image and performance standards. Shiny prizes reported. Wendy’s candid admission of unintentionally losing weight and its impact on her professional abilities highlights the physical and mental toll of maintaining a career in Korea’s competitive entertainment industry.
Fans rallied around the singer, offering messages of support and encouraging her to prioritize her health over performance expectations. The incident has reignited discussions about the need for better health protections and support systems for artists in the K-pop industry.
Wendy debuted as a member of Red Velvet in 2014 and has since performed both group and solo activities. His third mini album, Cerulean Borderreleased in September 2025, it represents his latest solo project.
The album marked his first music release after signing with his new agency ASND in April 2025, although SM Entertainment continues to manage his group’s activities under Red Velvet. Wendy actively promoted the album through her first solo world tour, “W:EALIVE,” which included stops in Asia and the United States, with a performance in Manila scheduled for January 2026, as scheduled. Herald of Korea.
