Viral Pann Nate Post Criticizes NMIXX Members’ Body Proportions, Sparking Debate Among Fans

A post that recently went viral on Korean community forum Pann Nate has drawn attention to the body proportions of NMIXX members, specifically Sullyoon and Oh Haewon. The post pointed out the positioning of their knees and suggested that Oh Haewon’s legs appeared particularly short in a shared photo, sparking widespread discussion.

The original poster commented, “NMIXX’s body proportions are really bad. Look at Sullyoon and Oh Haewon’s knee positions,” adding, “Especially Oh Haewon, her legs are really short.” These comments quickly spread online, with netizens condemning the post for emphasizing physical appearance and reinforcing unrealistic beauty standards within the K-pop industry.

Many fans defended the two members, shifting the focus to their undeniable talent and stage presence, which they believed should be celebrated rather than scrutinized based on superficial standards:

• These old men are so annoying. Is it NMIXX‘s fault that album sales dropped?
• At the end of the day, their faces are absolutely gorgeous, so who cares about proportions? lol. On top of that, unlike your goat idols, they’re seriously talented too. Bye.
• Oh Haewon is getting more popular these days, so of course Pann starts criticizing her right away lol. This really proves how typical Pann is… But honestly, things like body proportions won’t affect girls who are both pretty and talented. Meanwhile, your own faves, who lack both visuals and skills, can only rely on proportions to promote themselves lol. Do you really think people don’t know which fandom keeps bashing girl group proportions on Pann? ^^ Girl group fans are well aware now.
• Did they break every full-length mirror at home, or are they just looking at their own body before criticizing girl groups?
• Okay, LE SSERAFIM is the best.

The incident has sparked larger conversations about the body image expectations placed on idols, prompting fans and critics alike to call for more positive and supportive discussions surrounding artists. Fans are now urging for a shift in how idols are perceived, emphasizing the need for respect and admiration beyond their physical appearance.