Seo In-guk reveals eating disorder
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Singer Seo In-guk has opened up about his struggle with bulimia that started after he was admonished for his weight by judges at an audition for JYP Entertainment.
"At the initial audition, they said that I should lose some weight," Seo said in an episode of YTN's "News and Issue - Issue and People" that aired on Thursday. "From that point onward, I became obsessed with weight loss. After every meal, I'd vomit so that I could lose weight."
When he lost enough weight, the 24-year-old singer said he went back to the agency only to be rejected again.
"They said that although I'd lost weight, my singing had worsened. I presume it was because I damaged my vocal cords due to all the vomiting."
Despite the setback, Seo said he went on to audition for "Superstar K" and his win on the program back in 2010 helped him regain his self-confidence.
Seo is currently starring in the MBC drama "Love Rain" alongside Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk.
source: JoongAng Daily
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Date: 2012-04-20 05:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-20 05:48 pm (UTC)I hope he's doing better, now.
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Date: 2012-04-20 05:49 pm (UTC)Omg I was thinking the other day, I wonder if some of these kpop guys have EDs and dismissed it and when on to watching vids.
I hope he's getting help, it doesn't say he stopped just that he went on to win btw also enjoys a successful career to date.
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Date: 2012-04-20 05:53 pm (UTC)he's so cute ugh way cuter than anyone in JYP not srry2say
i'm glad he's open about it, i hope he's happier/healthier now >< it can be an impossible thing to beat.
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Date: 2012-04-20 06:00 pm (UTC)Damin bulimia! it's a very serious and trying disease I'm fighting this shit for
the last 2 years but I can't get rid of it :( I was 22 kg over weight when it started but I lost 41kg until now it's really scary.
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Date: 2012-04-20 06:09 pm (UTC)I adore his voice.. shame he isn't much popular. ;~;
jyp.. lol. I can never take seriously comments that come from jyp or his agency... they have too many untalented ''singers''.
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Date: 2012-04-20 06:10 pm (UTC)Never thought we'd have a guy come out and say it, I'm glad he's said it that guys can suffer from bulimia too.
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Date: 2012-04-20 06:14 pm (UTC)sadly, with the heavy focus on looks and weight for idols/actors/actresses, i would not be surprised if eating disorders are another hidden part of the industry. the diets some of the groups list from "nutritionist" leave me in shock. sure some people are naturally thin, but there is that heavy pressure for those who aren't naturally think within the korean industry. then add in the lack of belief in psychological assistance.... i will wonder not IF but WHEN more people step forward to talk about this.
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Date: 2012-04-20 06:18 pm (UTC)And this is what he looked like during auditions...
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Date: 2012-04-20 08:08 pm (UTC)Seems like for passing the first jyp audition you just need to be thin & good looking bc so many talented people got rejected from auditioning for jyp
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Date: 2012-04-20 10:58 pm (UTC)This is a topic that really is considered as taboo!
I have struggled with an eating disorder ever since I could remember!
My weight never really had a drastic change except for the time when I really didn't care about my weight, and it got up to 59 (I'm 5'0 ft)
It's really hard for me to love my body and accept it, I feel like I'll never be content with it, no matter how much I lose...I still find flaws everywhere!!
It really is so hard for me to talk about it, I never really told anyone about it...Except for...well...you guys lol xD!
It's a day to day struggle, it's not as bad as it was! And I'm happy I got passed the worst times, I learned to love myself as I am, even though i get those moments where I'm absolutely distraught at the way my body is...then I just shake it off and move on !!..I just want to let anyone out there struggling with it know that they're not alone, and the first steps to changing it is telling someone you love!
And I'm here for anyone if anyone wants to talk!
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Date: 2012-04-21 03:50 am (UTC)Hope he's doing better now...
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Date: 2012-04-21 08:01 am (UTC)damned if you do, damned if you don't.
i wish that not eating and throwing up were just things that people never thought to do...