"SMTOWN Live 2022" in Suwon recently wrapped up, and SNSD YoonA became one of the most-talked-about artists who participated in the event. As a matter of fact, she's receiving praises from netizens for a particular reason. Continue reading to learn why.
SNSD YoonA Receives Praises for THIS Reason Following 'SMTOWN Live' 2022 in Suwon
On Aug. 20, SM Entertainment held its concert titled "SMTOWN Live 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON" at Suwon World Cup Stadium. The event, which was live-streamed via Beyond LIVE and KNTV, marked the first in-person SMTOWN concert since 2019.
The "SMTOWN Live 2022" was filled with numerous performances from the company's artists, including the legendary girl group SNSD who recently made a full-group comeback to honor their 15th anniversary.
SNSD performed live as a whole for the first time in five years, singing their latest comeback song "FOREVER 1" and fan-favorite "Party."
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The girls also performed during the traditional SM Family ending song "Hope." They stepped out on stage dressed in pink shirts paired with white shorts. They then waved to the crowd and were the last group to leave the stage.
Following the conclusion of "SMTOWN Live 2022" in Suwon, several photos of SNSD YoonA taken at the event were shared on the popular Korean online forum Nate Pann.
One netizen who uploaded the pictures wrote in the title, "Kids, YoonA really gained weight and is in her legendary days."
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From her debut, SNSD YoonA has been famous for her slim body. She is also known as one of the K-pop idols who doesn't easily gain weight.
However, there were times when she would show signs of weight loss and would look skinnier than ever, causing fans to worry for her health.
But in the past few years, the "FOREVER 1" singer seems to be gaining more weight and looking healthier than before.
In a separate Nate Pann post, titled, "Seeing it like this, it's really obvious that YoonA gained weight," one netizen shared a cropped photo of YoonA captured at the time SNSD performed "FOREVER 1" on SBS's "Inkigayo."
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The netizen wrote, "So pretty. She used to be only bones in pictures taken like this. I always thought that she was too skinny but it's not the case anymore."
In the comments section of the two Nate Pann posts, netizens are praising SNSD YoonA for her healthier figure as she appears to look more beautiful now. Here are a few of the comments:
"She seriously looks prettier after gaining weight."
"She's the center of centers."
"She looks way better."
"She looks way better now than when she was skinny."
"YoonA looks better with weight on. When she was skinny, she barely had any muscles either."
"Her current body looks healthier and prettier."
"I think that she's rather managing herself more right now. If she wasn't, then wouldn't she be skinnier?"
What can you say about SNSD YoonA's current figure? Do you think she looks better now that she gained weight? Leave your opinions in the comments section below!
SNSD's 'FOREVER 1' Consistently Ranks High on Korean Music Charts
In other news, SNSD's "FOREVER 1" continues to show its popularity in South Korea as it remains inside the top 10 of domestic music charts.
On Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. KST, "FOREVER 1" ranked No. 4 on Bugs, No. 5 on Genie, No. 5 on MelOn Top 100 and No. 6 on FLO. It also consistently gains more unique listeners on MelOn. It has surpassed 289,000 unique listeners as of 9 a.m. KST.
Check out SNSD's "FOREVER 1" music video again below:
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Written by Maria Scott
