Lovelyz member Mijoo has sparked both backlash and concern after revealing her dangerous diet.

Ever since 2021, Mijoo has been a cast member on the hit variety show "Hangout With Yoo." Her appearance on the show has made her a household name in South Korean households, with many loving her honest personality and sense of humor, with Mijoo not afraid to shed her idol image.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Mijoo Reveals How She Met Boyfriend & Why She Fell In Love With Him: 'He Looks Very Fierce But...'

However, the idol has sparked backlash and concern for something she revealed during a recent episode.

While in the car with other cast members, the topic of diets came up. There, Mijoo revealed that when she wakes up in the morning, she doesn't eat anything. In fact, it takes her several hours to finally eat something, meaning she works mostly with an empty stomach.

Naver News Trend
#9 Shocking Lee Mi-ju’s diet: “One salad all day…no water included” #LOVELYZ #러블리즈 #이미주 #미주 #LeeMiJoo #MiJoo
https://t.co/NfFgf1FzIY pic.twitter.com/22YFefVsfg

— Lab Lab (@lovely_dalisay_) June 15, 2024

YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: Lovestagram of Lovelyz Mijoo & Athlete Song Bum Keun Surfaces Amid Dating News

She revealed that she won't eat anything until 4 PM. When asked if she was being serious, Mijoo emphasized that she doesn't eat anything and only drinks water. When she finally comes around to eating at around 5 PM, the female idol will only order a salad.

im actually worried sick for mijoo.. she said she doesnt eat anything until its 4 pm and its salad 😭

— Lyan🇵🇸 🇸🇩 (@uttokishiree) June 17, 2024

The cast members expressed shock over this revelation. Even cast members who are known to be light eaters were shocked that she only ate one light meal a day.

CHECK THIS OUT: Lovelyz Mijoo Ideal Type Resurfaces Following Dating News With Athlete Song Bum Keun

While Mijoo is not the first idol to reveal the dangerous diet practices they use to maintain their figure, this didn't stop backlash from netizens following the reveal. They stated that young and impressionable viewers could hear this and decided to copy Mijoo's diet, which could lead to eating disorders or malnutrition.

Others wondered why this portion was allowed to air on national television, with many believing it should have been cut out to prevent others from copying Mijoo's diet.

READ MORE: Mijoo's Reaction When News About Her Dating an Athlete Broke Caught on Cam

Some, however, expressed concern for Mijoo's physical and mental health. She has always been skinny, and many wonder if she is pressured to maintain her figure due to her status as a femme fatale idol.

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

FOR YOU: Top 100 Vocalists In K-pop THIS 2024: Super Junior Yesung, TVXQ Yunho, BLACKPINK Rosé, More!

In other news, back in April 18, 2024, it was confirmed by Mijoo's agency (Antenna Entertainment) that the female idol was in a relationship with professional football goalkeeper Song Bum Keun. Earlier this year, she was the host of "Couple Palace."

KpopStarz Owns This

Written by Alexa Lopez