Yuju, a former member of GFRIEND and now a solo singer, opened up about the serious health struggles she has faced during her solo activities.
On the May 11 broadcast of KBS Joy’s “Ask Anything,” Yuju shared that her health changes whenever she starts preparing for a new album. She said, “Whenever I start working on an album, my appetite becomes zero.”
She surprised the hosts by revealing that her weight dropped from 52 kg during her GFRIEND activities to 46 kg. Yuju also shared a frightening moment, saying, “There was even a time when I collapsed while I was alone and then woke up.”
Yuju said she later had an endoscopy, but the results showed no problem with her stomach or digestive organs. She explained that she was told it could be related to a psychological issue and was advised to receive treatment.
The singer also shared that she often tried to keep an empty stomach to maintain the best condition for her voice, but this may have made her health worse. She said, “When I record, I pour everything into it, so I lose even more weight.”
She also revealed another concerning incident, saying that one time during recording, she could not hear from one ear. After getting checked, she was reportedly told that the symptom happened because even the fat in her eardrum had decreased.
Lee Soo Geun then gave her direct advice, saying, “You are not a professional, but an amateur.” He added that Yuju can truly comfort fans only when she sings in good condition, stressing that taking care of her health should come first.
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