Yuju Shares Struggle with 45kg Weight Loss and Health Crisis on 'Ask Anything'

Singer Yuju has revealed severe health struggles stemming from extreme sensitivity and a total loss of appetite during album preparations. During a television appearance, she shared that her weight plummeted to 45kg, leading to physical symptoms including fainting and temporary hearing loss.

Key Facts

• While appearing on KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything' on May 11, Yuju expressed concern over her inability to eat when preparing for new releases.
• Standing 169cm tall, Yuju's weight dropped from 52kg during her GFriend activities to 45kg.
• The singer experienced a blackout where she fainted alone at home and eventually became unable to swallow more than three spoonfuls of rice.
• Extreme weight loss caused the depletion of fat in her eardrums, resulting in temporary hearing loss in one ear during a recording session.
• Medical professionals advised that consuming food was more urgent than medication for recovering her hearing and overall health.
• Yuju attributed the weight loss to the recording season, noting she directs all her energy and focus into her musical work.

Key Terms

• Ask Anything: A KBS Joy variety program where guests consult with hosts about personal concerns.
• Endoscopy: A medical procedure Yuju underwent due to her inability to consume food.

Key Quote

"Because I put everything into it when recording, I lose even more weight. Once, during a recording, I couldn't hear out of one ear. When I got it checked, it was a symptom caused by even the fat in my eardrums being lost. They told me to eat food instead of taking medicine." — Yuju