Red Velvet's Wendy sparks health concerns with noticeably thinner physique

While Red Velvet's Wendy dominated the stage with an intense performance, fans' attention remained fixed on her noticeably thinner physique rather than the spectacular stage itself.

Although her overwhelming stage presence and charisma remained unchanged, concerns are mounting as she appeared much thinner than before, leading many to worry about her health.

Red Velvet held the 2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON 'A Day in Red & Velvet' at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul from July 31 to August 2. This performance served as a meeting with fans ahead of the group's full-group comeback, proving their enduring popularity by selling out all seats.

On-site, a diverse range of stages were presented, from representative hits like 'Dumb Dumb', 'Bad Boy', 'RBB', and 'Psycho' to tracks such as 'Huff N Puff', 'Blue Lemonade', and 'Hit That Drum'.

In particular, the performance of 'Bulldozer', which was revealed for the first time, garnered intense interest from fans. However, in fancam videos of Wendy that spread across online communities and SNS, the reaction to her changed body shape was even more prominent than the performance itself.

In the videos, Wendy took the stage wearing a black halter-neck outfit with prominent see-through lace details and slim pants. Her intense styling, restrained expressions, and powerful choreography showcased a mature charm that differed from her previous bright and lovely image.

However, some fans expressed worry over her body appearing excessively gaunt.

Reactions included, "What did I just see?”, "I'm so worried,” “I want to see her healthy for a long time,” and “She used to have muscle even while being slim, but now she looks too thin.”

As Wendy has been famous for her consistent self-management in the past, fans are especially concerned that extreme weight management might be harming her health.

In a past broadcast, Wendy opened up about her struggles with weight management, stating, "There is no diet I haven't tried." In other content, she also demonstrated professional self-discipline by revealing a strict exercise routine, including morning fasted running and Pilates.

Body management is a long-standing task for idols. Many stars have struggled with extreme management amidst the pressure to show a perfect image on stage, constant camera exposure, and public evaluation.

However, healthy beauty is not completed simply by having a thin body. Especially for artists whose work is based on performance, physical strength and muscle are directly linked to the sustainability of their stage presence.

Wendy is a vocalist who has been loved for a long time for her outstanding vocal abilities and explosive stage energy. What fans want is not a perfect physique, but to see her singing and standing on stage healthily for a long time.

Red Velvet will begin full-scale activities by releasing their summer mini album 'Velvet Summer' through various music release sites at 6 PM on the 3rd.