Singer PSY draws attention for slimmer appearance in recent photo

Singer PSY appeared significantly slimmer in a recent photo shared by broadcaster Jin Yang-hye on social media following his "PSY SUMMER SWAG 2026" performances held from June to August. Jin Yang-hye also noted that the singer spent two months memorizing a five-minute English speech to prepare for a presentation without a teleprompter.

Singer PSY has drawn attention after being captured looking significantly slimmer than before. In a photo standing alongside broadcaster Jin Yang-hye, a former female announcer, his noticeably smaller face and sharper physique captured the spotlight. His appearance, which reveals a different atmosphere from his characteristically high-energy stage presence, has focused the interest of fans.

Jin Yang-hye shared her experience of meeting PSY on the 13th via her social media. She noted that "every time I meet PSY, his voice gets even better," explaining that since their first meeting, through his marriage and various performances, his voice has become increasingly solid and powerful. She explained that she could feel this change during this recent meeting after a long time.

Jin Yang-hye also introduced the process of how PSY prepared for an English speech. She revealed an episode where he "read the manuscript aloud and memorized it for two months to prepare for a five-minute English speech without a teleprompter." Despite being fluent in English and having extensive experience on large stages, PSY reportedly felt considerable tension during the preparation process.

She continued, "He is someone fluent in English and someone who has stood on large stages to his heart's content, yet he was trembling throughout the preparation, but he did his best not to make mistakes or tremble on stage." She expressed admiration, stating, "To think that someone so free on stage prepares so fiercely off-stage." She focused on the thorough preparation and effort hidden behind PSY's image of freely overwhelming audiences at concert venues.

In the released photo, Jin Yang-hye and PSY are standing side by side with bright smiles. In particular, PSY drew attention by appearing much thinner than before. With a face that looks smaller even when compared to Jin Yang-hye and a slimmed-down physique, his recent status prompted reactions such as "Is that really PSY?" However, the specific degree or cause of his weight change cannot be confirmed from the photo alone.

PSY heated up the summer performance season by holding "PSY SUMMER SWAG 2026" from June to August. Interest continues as this update comes following performances by an artist famous for high-intensity performances and explosive energy. PSY's changed appearance and his even more solid voice, while he still radiates an intense presence on stage, have become simultaneous topics of conversation.

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