Many K-pop idols have been open about them having food allergies. From peanuts and seafood to fruits and salt, K-pop stars have either common or rare food allergies. Let's take a look at some examples below.
12 K-pop Idols With Food Allergies That Are Either Common or Rare
TWICE Momo
Momo, one of TWICE's Japanese members, is allergic to salmon. Back in 2019, fans sent her food support during the girl group's special halloween fan meeting "ONCE HALLOWEEN 2."
At that time, Momo had an allergic reaction as the food sent to her included salmon.
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Girls' Generation Taeyeon
Girls' Generation Taeyeon has nut allergy, which is too common. However, this allergy is actually life-threatening. If she accidentally eats even a little, it could cause her throat to swell, and she will have a hard time breathing.
GOT7 Youngjae
GOT7 Youngjae is one of the examples of male K-pop idols with food allergies. He is particularly allergic to cucumbers. If he eats them raw or pickled, he'll end up vomiting.
TWICE Jihyo
Another TWICE member on the list is Jihyo, who is allergic to pineapple, which is probably the favorite fruit of many individuals. The "SCIENTIST" singer once told fans that if she consumes this fruit, her throat becomes itchy.
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SHINee Onew
SHINee member Onew is another K-pop idol allergic to fruits. He is specifically allergic to cucumbers and melons. From watermelons to cantaloupe, he can't consume any type of melon.
VIVIZ SinB
VIVIZ SinB also avoids eating fruits, particularly grapes. But, it is said that she can still eat the green-colored ones, just not the violet-colored ones.
SF9 Dawon
While the majority of the SF9 members can eat raw fish, Dawon can't. Sushi, sashimi, and anything with fish that isn't cooked will cause him to have an allergic reaction. In fact, whenever the group eats at a sushi restaurant, Dawon is the only one ordering cooked items on the menu.
CIX Bae Jinyoung
Apart from SF9 Dawon, CIX Bae Jinyoung is also allergic to a particular kind of seafood, and it's shrimp. If he consumes one, his tongue will start to swell, sting, and itch.
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fromis_9 Chaeyoung
Another example of a female K-pop idol allergic to fruits is fromis_9 Chaeyoung. She is allergic to cherries, peaches, and apples. Although they make her itch, she still eats them as they are her favorite fruits.
Highlight Gikwang
Gikwang of Highlight has an allergy in seafood, specifically shellfish. His allergy is so alarming that even smelling any type of shellfish will cause his whole body to itch.
f(x) Amber
f(x) member Amber Liu revealed in a video uploaded to her YouTube channel that she is allergic to mangoes. Interestingly, she said that she can eat them but can't touch them.
Former NU'EST Minhyun
While the idols above are mostly allergic to fruits and seafood, former NU'EST member Minhyun is surprisingly allergic to salt. His allergy is so severe that even his sweat can trigger it.
Can you name other male and female K-pop idols who have common or rare food allergies? Comment them down below!
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Written by Maria Scott
