"This isn't a good thing to say, joke or not."

In a recent behind-the-scenes video from NCT Dream's M COUNTDOWN show, members Haechan and Chenle made comments about fellow member Jeno's body that got a lot of attention and criticism.

Even though the words were meant to be funny, fans have taken them as putting down the person's body.

The YouTube video clip shows Haechan making fun of Jeno's weight and telling him to "get in shape."

Jeno responds to these comments by saying that if he drops any more weight, he'll be left with "nothing but bones."

Even though the comments seemed like a joke, they have sparked a larger conversation online about how the K-Pop business views body image.

Later in the video, when Mark and Chenle also talk about Jeno's body, the teasing keeps going. Mark tells Jeno, "Jeno, keep going to the gym," and Jeno thanks him for his advice.

Then Chenle tells Jeno that he also likes to make fun of his body. The NCT Dream member says that he teases him because he thinks Jeno's reaction is cute, and he adds that his comments are made out of love.

Mark: Keep going to the gym, Jeno.

Jeno: Alright, thanks. I've been lazy lately… He (Chenle) has been sighing every time he sees my body.

Chenle: "Well, I mean, he must be very happy with the way he looks. So, just to mess with him and have fun, I touched his arm and said "sigh."

He made a big reaction. I thought it was cute, so I did it again and again. Also for comparison, when I touched Jaemin, I sounded happy, but when I touched Jeno, I said, "Sighs."

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Chenle noticed that Jeno was smiling and had his head down during this talk. He went up to his bandmate and gave him a hug and asked if he felt bad.

Later, he even said nice things about his muscles, maybe to make him feel better. Jeno laughed and said, "I hate that even more," which made him feel worse. In the end, Chenle told Jeno how he felt about her.

"I love Jeno so much. I like him so much." — Chenle of the NCT Dream

Fans have noticed that Jeno's reactions in the video show that he is uncomfortable with the comments about his body, even though the exchanges seem playful.

Even though the conversations in the video seem funny and friendly, they have sparked a heated discussion among fans.

Many people were worried that these statements, even if they were made in jest, could add to the pressure on K-Pop idols to look a certain way.

Fans are still talking about it online, and many of them want the members to be more sensitive about such sensitive subjects.

Fans are using this event as a reminder of how bad body shaming is and how important it is to talk to people with respect, even when you are close to them.

Here is where you can watch the full private video of NCT Dream at M COUNTDOWN:

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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