How K-pop’s thinness pressure affects young fans - BBC World Service #shorts

K-pop stars are often under intense pressure from agencies, media, and fans to maintain extremely thin bodies, and this constant emphasis on weight and appearance can influence younger fans to internalise unrealistic beauty standards and pursue unhealthy levels of thinness themselves. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM Across Asia, body weight plays a powerful role in everything from fashion to K-pop to social media. The expectation to stay slim strongly influences how many young people view themselves, with social media often amplifying extreme dieting and narrow beauty standards. And the body positivity movement that took off in Western countries hasn't taken hold in the same way across Asia. Rachel Lee from the Asia Specific team discusses cultural pressures around body size and the forces shaping these ideals. If you’re struggling with body image or eating concerns, consider reaching out to a healthcare professional or a support organisation. ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #kpop #kbeauty #diet #thinness #asia #asiaspecific