"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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Kim Soo Hyun has admitted to dating the late Kim Sae Ron but strongly denies that their relationship began when she was a minor.

On March 14, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement saying, “Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dated from the summer of 2019, after she became an adult, until the fall of 2020.” They emphasized, “The claim that he was in a relationship with her when she was a minor is not true.”

The agency also clarified that the photos of the two, which were revealed by Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) and Kim Sae Ron herself, were taken in 2020 when she was already of legal age.

Regarding the legal implications of the allegations, lawyer Lee Go Eun appeared on YTN News to discuss whether Kim Soo Hyun could face charges if it were proven that he had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage.

When asked about the possibility of legal punishment, Lee explained, “Under the law revised in May 2020, any physical relationship with a minor under the age of 16, even with consent, could lead to serious charges.”

However, she pointed out a key legal detail, saying, “Before the 2020 revision, the law applied only to minors under 13 years old. Since Kim Sae Ron was 15 in 2015, the legal framework at the time does not classify her as a protected minor in this context.”

Lee concluded, “Given the laws in place at the time, it seems difficult for Kim Soo Hyun to face legal consequences.”

She further added, “For any case to proceed against him, there would need to be clear evidence of more than just dating. Based on what is currently known, holding him legally accountable may be challenging.”

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