Brave Girls member Yujeong reveals she received death threats from people who thought she was "chubby."
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Brave Girls Yujeong Confesses to Receiving Death Threats for Being 'Chubby'
On the May 14th broadcast of the KBS show "Diet," Brave Girls member Yujeong revealed she received malicious comments and death threats due to her weight.
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While talking about Brave Girls' overnight success, she revealed that they were always scared of not receiving attention. However, before their reverse run, the only people who knew about them were their company, families, and CEO. Because of that, they were set for disbandment.
However, they suddenly became top artists overnight, gaining much attention. She said that the attention felt new and fresh, but it only lasted two to three months.
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With their sudden boost in popularity came malicious comments. Yujeong revealed that people called them "Pig Girls."
She then spoke about the malicious comments she received, saying, "I even received death threats in my private messages. When I went on a music show, someone messaged me saying, 'I am going to kill you. It sounds like a lie, right? Do you think I can't kill you?'."
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The person kept attempting to call Yujeong, and the idol eventually told the CEO. A bodyguard accompanied brave Girls for two weeks at her CEO's discretion.
The person who threatened to kill her then sent her a message that reads, '"What are you doing, going around with a bodyguard?"
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Brave Girls' Yujeong Part of 'Diet' Line-Up
Brave Girls member Yujeong is part of the cast for the KBS show "Diet." The program helps celebrities who are tired of dieting and promote a healthy diet.
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According to her profile, Yujeong is 163cm tall and weighs 53kg. This is not considered overweight, which has caused many to wonder why she joined the program. However, through the show, the idol was able to open up about the difficulties in dieting she went through, causing viewers to sympathize with her.
"Diet" airs every Saturday at 10:30 PM KST.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
