YouTuber Pani Bottle warns of side effects after 10kg weight loss with Wegovy
YouTuber Pani Bottle highlights side effects after losing 10kg with weight-loss drug Wegovy. Captured from his Instagram account
Popular YouTuber and TV personality Pani Bottle, who recently revealed he lost 10 kilograms using the obesity medication Wegovy, has issued a public warning about the drug’s potential side effects.
Pani Bottle, who has over 2.4 million YouTube followers, addressed concerns on social media on Monday following reports about his weight loss. While confirming that he is currently using Wegovy, he aimed to clarify misconceptions and urge caution.
“Somehow I’ve ended up looking like a Wegovy ambassador, but I have no relationship with the company and I’ve never promoted the drug,” he wrote. “Medical advertising laws are strict, and making the wrong move can lead to serious consequences.”
He continued by sharing that several people he knows have experienced negative side effects from Wegovy. “I’ve heard cases of fatigue, nausea, and depression,” he said, adding that he himself has been struggling with persistent nausea.
Pani Bottle emphasized the importance of medical supervision, saying, “Make sure to consult with a doctor before taking any medication.”
His remarks came after he surprised fans by appearing significantly slimmer in a recent YouTube video, revealing that he had dropped from the 70-kilogram range to 64 kilograms.
In the same clip, he joked with fellow YouTuber KwakTube, saying, “You should try it too,” and expressed frustration that some people accused him of engaging in covert advertising. “People who’ve lost weight with it before were accused of doing hidden ads,” he said.
Although his transformation has drawn attention, Pani Bottle made it clear that he wants to promote caution rather than encourage unsupervised use of weight-loss medications.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.