TWICE's Tzuyu Shuts Down Fan Asking Her to Lose Weight

The K-pop idol responded firmly to a body-shaming comment on her Bubble account.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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During a recent TWICE concert in Washington, D.C., member Tzuyu received a message from a fan asking her to lose weight because her background dancers were skinnier. Tzuyu responded bluntly, telling the fan to "Choose where to spend your money better." Fans praised Tzuyu for handling the body-shaming comment with poise and for maintaining a healthy, fit physique despite the pressure on K-pop idols to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of body-shaming that many K-pop idols, especially female performers, face from some fans. Tzuyu's confident response sends a strong message that she will not tolerate such criticism of her appearance and that she is comfortable in her own skin.

The details

Tzuyu, a member of the popular K-pop group TWICE, recently performed a solo stage during the group's 'THIS IS FOR' world tour stop in Washington, D.C. Photos and videos of her performance, where she wore a black sparkly bodysuit and boots, received praise from fans for her beautiful and healthy-looking body. However, Tzuyu also received a message on her Bubble fan community account from a fan asking her to lose weight because her background dancers were skinnier than her. Tzuyu responded firmly, telling the fan to 'Choose where to spend your money better.'

  • Tzuyu received the body-shaming message on her Bubble account on February 16, 2026.

The players

Tzuyu

A member of the K-pop group TWICE who is known for her confident and graceful stage presence.

TWICE

A popular K-pop girl group that debuted in 2015 under JYP Entertainment and consists of nine members: Tzuyu, Jihyo, Momo, Nayeon, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyong, Sana, and Jeongyeon.

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What they’re saying

“Thanks. Choose where to spend your money better.”

— Tzuyu (Bubble)

The takeaway

Tzuyu's firm response to the body-shaming comment demonstrates her confidence and unwillingness to conform to unrealistic beauty standards imposed on K-pop idols. Her actions have been praised by fans, who see it as a positive step in challenging the industry's problematic culture around appearance and weight.