Singer Soyou has drawn attention recently as fans speculate about plastic surgery following her dramatic weight loss, prompting her to share the truth behind her transformation.
Last year, Soyou gained public attention for losing 10 kilograms. During a live broadcast on social media, she addressed fans’ concerns about her slimming figure, saying, “I’ll try to maintain my weight because losing more would leave me with no energy. My busy schedule makes it hard to manage meals properly, which has led to gradual weight loss. The last time I checked, I weighed 52 kilograms, and I don’t plan to lose more.”
Reflecting on comments from those around her, she shared, “An aunt who has helped clean my house for years told me, ‘You look like a famine victim; eat some rice.’ Lately, it seems my weight is naturally decreasing due to exhaustion.”
On her fitness routine, Soyou detailed, “For cardio, I exercise for an hour daily, alternating between walking for 2 minutes and running for 2 minutes. After 40 minutes, I walk on an incline of 12 at a speed of 5, then increase the incline to 15 for lunges.” About her diet, she said, “I mainly eat low-sugar foods but allow myself to enjoy whatever I want. I don’t engage in extreme fasting.”
Despite her openness about fitness and diet, Soyou faced renewed plastic surgery speculation after appearing on the YouTube channel Zzan Bro. She addressed the rumors humorously, stating, “The front tuck is a makeup effect, and my lips are overlipped. Some say I did something to my eyes, but I’m grateful if that’s how you see it—it means I’ve become prettier.”
On February 26, Soyou posted a YouTube video titled ‘What Kind of Management Does Soyou Do? We’ll Tell You Everything’ on her channel Soyougi, revealing the full extent of her weight loss. She admitted that she had actually lost 20 kilograms, not just 10, and clarified the resulting changes in her facial structure.
“I should probably disclose my weight first. My current weight is 49 kilograms,” she explained. “The heaviest I’ve been was 68 kilograms. After returning to Seoul from a trip to Sapporo with my mother, I weighed 68 kilograms and realized I needed to lose weight.”
Soyou added, “Everyone thinks I lost 10 kilograms, but I actually reached 48 kilograms, which explains why my facial features changed. I didn’t mention being 68 kilograms before because I was too ashamed.”
