BIBI Confesses the 'Irony' of the Dilemma Between Face and Body After 'WATERBOMB'

Singer BIBI has candidly revealed her changed physique following her 'WATERBOMB' stage. Having once appeared noticeably thin ahead of her performances, she recently confessed to gaining weight while showing a much brighter expression and a relaxed daily life. While enjoying pizza, she shouted, "Don't diet," and even shared realistic concerns about how it is not easy to manage both her face and body simultaneously as she gets older. Her characteristic blunt wit caused Yoo Jae-suk to burst into laughter repeatedly.

On the 10th, a video titled 'The Deduction Game Is Just an Excuse' was released on the YouTube channel 'DdeunDdeun'. On this day, BIBI shared conversations and showcased a natural "mukbang" (eating show) alongside Yoo Jae-suk, Song Eun-i, and Go Kyung-pyo. Watching BIBI eat pizza deliciously, Yoo Jae-suk joked, "Hyungseo's (BIBI's real name) appetite has exploded lately." In response, BIBI countered, "Everyone, please don't diet. If you diet, your appetite explodes," as she continued eating pizza.

BIBI's appearance, focusing on the conversation while not missing even a single pizza crumb, drew laughter. Yoo Jae-suk marveled, saying, "BIBI eats well too. She's quite something when it comes to eating," and Go Kyung-pyo revealed, "As soon as we met in the morning, she said she had gained so much weight." This means BIBI was the one to mention her weight change first. Yoo Jae-suk, however, gave a positive reaction, saying, "But you look good," and BIBI made the scene erupt in laughter by jokingly adding, "My personality has also become much better."

The conversation moved to the filming of the tvN variety program 'Sixth Sense: B-Side' in which BIBI appeared. Yoo Jae-suk and Song Eun-i recalled when they started filming during the 'WATERBOMB' season. Yoo Jae-suk mentioned that BIBI appeared quite sensitive during the early stages of filming. To this, BIBI explained, "I was nervous and such, but now I've become comfortable with the seniors, and since I eat like this, I've become a very relaxed person." Unlike the early days when she was nervous in an unfamiliar environment, she explained that she gained psychological composure as she became accustomed to filming.

Yoo Jae-suk also pointed out BIBI's much brighter appearance. He praised her, saying, "It's very good like this now. Your expression is very bright, and your face looks radiant. As expected, a person should do what they want to do." BIBI also stated that while enjoying the comfortable atmosphere, she restrained herself to only one slice of pizza, mindful of the upcoming year-end award ceremonies. While honestly revealing the joy of eating, she showed the reality of a singer who cannot help but care about appearance to take the stage.

In particular, the 'dilemma between face and body' that BIBI confessed drew attention. When Yoo Jae-suk said, "It's good like this now," BIBI replied, "As I get a little older, if my face is chubby and brightly beautiful, my body is in the off-season, and if my body is beautiful, my face is in the off-season." This means that if she gains weight in her face, she looks lively, but her body changes; conversely, if she manages her body, her face may look gaunt. Yoo Jae-suk also strongly empathized with her witty expression of physical changes according to age.

Yoo Jae-suk recalled that every time they filmed at one or two-week intervals, BIBI's face had become slightly chubbier. BIBI also stated that she had confirmed her own changes through broadcast screens. She recalled, "When I met YENA the other day, I was surprised looking at myself." She further explained that in the scene where she said, "I'm going to WATERBOMB in two days," her appearance actually looked very thin. Comparing her appearance during the period before the stage to her recent self, she said she felt the change herself.

BIBI's honest confession revealed the realistic concerns hidden behind her glamorous stage presence. For a singer exposed to the public eye, weight and appearance management is an unavoidable topic, but maintaining a thin body does not always mean happiness or health. Rather than hiding the fact that she gained weight or taking it too seriously, BIBI playfully expressed the joy of eating and her changed daily life. Amidst the jokes surrounding dieting, a process of finding a state comfortable for herself was glimpsed.

BIBI, who drew attention with her thin appearance ahead of the 'WATERBOMB' stage, is now conveying her much more relaxed current status while enjoying pizza. Of course, the reality of having to care about her body again ahead of year-end stages remains, but on this day, her brighter expression and honest wit drew more attention than her weight change. Expectations are high for what kind of appearance BIBI will show in her future stages and daily life, having brought laughter with her witty remark, "If the face is pretty, the body is in the off-season."

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